Helen Antoinette DiFonzo

1964 - 2013

BORN

1964

DIED

2013

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Monreal Funeral Home

35400 Curtis Boulevard

Willoughby, Ohio

Helen DiFonzo Obituary

Helen Antoinette DiFonzo, 49, of Willoughby Hills, passed away April 16, 2013, at the Cleveland Clinic with her husband and son by her side.
Born Jan. 29, 1964, in Cleveland, Mrs. DiFonzo is survived by her husband, Peter DiFonzo; sons, Niko Joseph and Reno Peter DiFonzo; parents, Robert & Helen Hurtuk; siblings, Robert Hurtuk Jr. and Ronna (Angelo) Romano; father-in-law, Cleto DiFonzo; brother-in-law, Hosea (Lee) DiFonzo; sister-in-law, Frances (Ray) Overbaugh; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Tecla DiFonzo.
A private burial service was held in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chester Township.
Arrangments by Monreal Funeral Home, Eastlake.

Published by www.News-Herald.com from Apr. 18 to Apr. 21, 2013.
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There are no words to express our sympathy for your loss.
Donna, Donald, Melinda, Joey, & Gram, too.

May 8, 2013

Pete: we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger and Judy White

April 30, 2013

Pete,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Helen. We met only once and became instant friends. She invited me in to your home and we shared recipes and she taught me how to can olives. We talked about getting together again, but time passed by too quickly. So sorry for your loss, God grant you peace and comfort.

Mary Jo Russman

April 26, 2013

our thoughts and prayers are with the whole difonzo family

mike suchetka

April 25, 2013

Pete, Niko and Reno, We are so deeply saddened to learn of Helen's passing. I have so many fond memories of times spent with her at Edison. She loved your boys fiercely and for that, left this world a better place. Our family reaches out to yours in friendship and we extend our heartfelt sympathy.

Jean, Peter, Olivia and Emerson Mancisio

April 23, 2013

Niko,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Just heard and wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Travis and Mrs. Patrick

April 23, 2013

Pete, So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Patrick McPhillips

April 23, 2013

Bob and Nell Hurtuk and Peter DiFonzo Families,
I am so saddened and sorry for your loss. Will pray for all of the families. Truly so sad.

Carol Alesnik

April 23, 2013

Pete, Nico and Reno, we are so sorry to hear about Your wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

jackie stephens

April 22, 2013

Difonzo and Hurtuk families, I am saddened to hear of Nell's passing. Our families spent many times together, boating, fishing, riding dirt bikes. Nell brightened my life with kindness. I am certain she brightened many others as well. I will pray for your families to experience the abundant comfort of Christ.
Terry Alesnik

April 22, 2013

peter, niko, reno and family;
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss
helen a lot.

rudy cefaratti

April 22, 2013

Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Your Friends at
C&J Contractors

James Crawford

April 22, 2013

Dear Pete, Niko, and Reno,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Helen was a special person and always greeted me with a smile and kindness. May the Hily Spirit comfort you in The Love of God the Father with assurance of salvation in the cross of Jesus Christ.

In Christ,
Pastor Nick, Beth, Nicholas, Lauren, and Noah Cacciatore

April 21, 2013

Bob Nell Pete Ronna Bobby Niko Reno
I cant say enough about how special Nellie was to me I remember taking care of her as a baby she was a lovely
person from day one we were all blessed with her presents. We will all miss her dearly .I wish I could be there for you all but my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know she is with god and mom and dad also Frank.Its a sad day to lose the ones you love especially such a beautiful daughter mother wife.

carolyn& rick gesso

April 20, 2013

Bob and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you and the boys through this very difficult time.

Bob and Laura Grisdale

April 20, 2013

Pete, Neco, & Reno,
So sorry to hear about Helen our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead. God bless you all.

Gary, Laurie & Jack O'Neill

April 20, 2013

Pete, Reno and Niko,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb, Travis and Jenna Bell

April 20, 2013

Pete, Ronna, Mr & Mrs. Hurtuk. Nellie will be greatly missed. I think of her often and will cherish my memories. Love to all.

Christine Lucas

April 20, 2013

Pete, To you and your extended family, we extend our condolences. We pray Peace, Comfort and Strenth.

Ray and Dorothy Cambeiro

April 20, 2013

Pete, Our condolences to you and your extended family. 2 Cor. 7,8.

Ray & Dorothy Cambeiro

April 20, 2013

Pete, Nico & Reno, So sorry for your loss. Helen was such a great mom & wife. You guys meant the world to her! Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you!
The Egan's

April 19, 2013

God bless peter and family in this hard time

dermot nolan

April 19, 2013

Pete, Niko, Reno & the DiFonzo & Hurtuk families.

Please accept our sincerest condolences. Helen was one of the sweetest, nicest & most caring people I have had the pleasure of knowing. She brightened everybody's life who knew her with her infectious laughter and vibrant personality. As a close family friend of the Hurtuks growing up I can say without reserve that she will be dearly missed by many. God Bless.

Nick Kiussis and family.

Nick Kiussis

April 19, 2013

I grew up with the Hurtuck Family and remember Nellie well. My heartfelt sympathies to the Difonzo and Hurtuck families.

Paul Hido

April 19, 2013

Niko and family...thoughts and prayers are with you. Helen was such a sweet, kind woman. Always there for the kids. So very sad.

April 19, 2013

Pete, Niko and Reno,
We are so sorry for your loss! We will always remember Helen cheering on the Rebel wrestlers!

Ray & Kathy Canale

April 19, 2013

PETE, NIKO & RENO
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND, MOTHER AND WOMEN. SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.
VARANES FAMIL

April 19, 2013

Brother Pete and family. Thank God for JESUS!! WE miss Helen on earth but thank God she is out of all her pain and suffering. We will see her shortly. Our prayers are for all the DiFonzo's!! Love in CHRIST, The Oleffs

April 19, 2013

Pete, Niko and Reno,
You are in our thoughts. Sending you prayers of comfort and healing.

Gary and Sue Waite

April 19, 2013

Pete,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Helen will always be remember in our hearts for her smile and contagious laughter. Our prayers go out to you and the boys.
Love,
Noel, Mark, and children

Noel Cagnina

April 19, 2013

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