Helen E. Galasso

GALASSO, Helen E. (Hurley) OfQuincy,formerlyof Charlestown, passed away July 19, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Joseph J. Galasso of Quincy. Loving mother of Paul Galasso and his wife Regina of TX, Pamela Galasso of Washington, D.C., Joan Walsh and her husband Bill of Milton, Kim Adams and her husband Gil of Medfield, and Carol Galasso Junco of PA. Cherished "Granna" to Peter Jude Galasso; Joseph, William & Kathleen Walsh; Gil, Paul, Dean, Meryl & Ben Adams; and Colleen, Kristina, Nathanial & Quinn Junco. Sister of Catherine Halloran, Kevin Hurley, both of Charlestown, and the late Joan Farrell, John "Skip" Hurley & Brian Hurley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Helen's family was the focal point of her life. She enjoyed the time spent with her husband, children and grandchildren. Her artwork was an important side of her talents and she was a member of the Quincy Art Association and the Milton Senior Citizen Art Association. Helen was a caregiver by nature and helped several children who were entrusted to her. She loved her Catholic faith and was proud to defend her spiritual beliefs. Whether it was being a homemaker, artist or through her photo re-touching, Helen was able to share her creativity, humility and humor, with the many special people in her life. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday from 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Helen may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.