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Helen Acuto Obituary
went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Helen was born in Salamanca, NY. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years Steve Acuto, as well as her parents and two sisters, Florence and Eleanor. Helen was a long time resident of Elmira and recently moved to Kokomo, IN to be with her daughter Laurie and son-in-law Robert Rafferty. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Doug) Wright of Pavilion, Steve (Nancy) Acuto of Elmira, Dave (Laura) Acuto of Horseheads, Laurie (Bob) Rafferty of Kokomo; nine grandchildren, Matt Shelters, Mike Shelters, Jennifer Davis, T.J. Acuto, Kristen Acuto Urso, Bryan Acuto, Christa Acuto, Sarah Rafferty, Joseph Rafferty; and seven great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in honor of Helen will be Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11:30 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church, 604 Park Place, Elmira. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made to Blessed Sacrament Parish, 1010 Davis Street, Elmira NY 14901 or Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, 780 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218-1682.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Acuto
Paul McCloskey
March 25, 2015
Dave and family, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I know you will keep her close.
Kathy Bush Spencer
March 21, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of Mrs. Acuto and the whole Acuto family as being good neighbors. Be blessed by your memories, even at this sad time.
March 20, 2015
Dave, Laura and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred & Jackie Butler
Bill Collins
March 18, 2015
Steve and Dave and family: Please accept my condolences at this time.
March 18, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Helen's passing, she was a great lady, she will truly be missed by many. Carol & Larry Hopkins, Raleigh N.C.
Amy Foster
March 18, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Helen was a class act and will be greatly missed. But she is with the love of her life and at peace.
Lori Kline
March 18, 2015
Dave, Laura and Acuto Family...
Thinking of all you during this difficult time..... Prayers for your family.Lori and Joe
Jack & Kay,Trent, Jeff,Greg & Tony Coombs
March 18, 2015
Coombs's family send our deepest sympathy to the Acuto family.
Newton Pendleton
March 18, 2015
Steve & family,
Sorrowfully she is no longer with us. She has joined Steve in another place so do savor your cherished & loving memories. May she rest in peace.
Sincere condolences,
Newt
Bill Meade
March 18, 2015
Dave & Family. Sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Our thought and prayers are with you during this time.
Pam and Steve Wilber
March 18, 2015
Dave, Laura, & family. We were sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Teresa Button
March 18, 2015
Steve and Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Teresa Button
John Comereski
March 18, 2015
Rafferty and Acuto Families: I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
March 18, 2015
Scott and Eileen dean
Sue Szewczyk-Black
March 18, 2015
May your memories replace your present sorrow. In my thoughts~
Jim Malefyt
March 18, 2015
Very sorry to hear about Helen. I always felt she was a lady with a lot of class.
condolences to you, Steve, Nancy, Dave, and the whole Acuto family.
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