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Helen Vlahov-Bocchino Obituary
VLAHOV-BOCCHINO - Helen Dorothy, went to our Lord on October 27, 2008 at age 78 in Virginia, former long time resident of East Rockaway. She was born in Rockaway Beach. Preceded in death by her husband, Pasquale Serafino Bocchino; her daughter Teresa Ann Bagley; son, Patrick Sam Bocchino; and brother, Walter Vlahov. Dear mother of Betty Jean Bocchino-O'Shea (Patrick Andrew) and Joseph Bocchino (Jamie). Loving grandmother to Tina Gerbi(Peter), Stephan Bagley, P.J. O'Shea, Richard O'Shea, Joey Bocchino, Victoria Bocchino. Cherished greatgrandmother to Nicholas. Fond aunt to John Vlahov (Kelly), Laura Jean Enright, Roberta Reisman (David). Caregiver to her special pets, Star and Higgins. Her Family will be gathering at Donza Funeral Home, 333 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, N.Y., Saturday November 1 at 8:00am. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint Raymond RC Church, East Rockaway at 9:30am. Interment will follow at Saint John's Cemetery, Middle Village. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Cat's Cradle, 951 Confederacy Drive, Penn Laird, VA 22846 or to the Mosby Foundation, P. O. Box 218, Deerfield, VA 24432.
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Jamie Bocchino
May 21, 2009
Helen is greatly missed by us all. However to know she is at peace with our Lord and Savior helps ease the pain we feel. Thank you to all who met us in Ny, it was a big turnout to celebrate Helen's life. Helen you are greatly missed by your granddaughter Victoria and we will never let her forget you. We love you!
Joseph P. Galea
October 30, 2008
Our Sincere Condolences to the Bocchino Family. I served with Helen's Brother, Walter at the West Islip Fire Dept. Forty years ago.
May the good Lord Bless Helen Abundantly in his Kingdom.
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