Helen M. Vitullo

Helen M. Vitullo passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Masonic Care Community of NY. Born in Utica, Helen was the daughter of the late Donato and Maria Giuseppa (Grilli) Vitullo. She was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. Helen was employed by the Oneida County Department of Social Services, retiring after many years of service. Whether at home, work, or leisure, Helen was meticulous, fastidious, and well-organized in every endeavor or task. She was blessed with the innate characteristics of a compassionate caregiver, and her loved ones knew the warmth of her family home that welcomed generations, provided nourishment, and served as a haven for anyone with a heartache or worry. Helen believed that “Music is the speech of the Angels” and she had a deep appreciation for the soothing and sonorous sounds of piano melodies. She also regularly remembered the special occasions of family and friends. She was afforded a new-found freedom in life when she learned to drive at the age of 70! But it was her personal spirituality that lifted her soul as she venerated and trusted the Lord implicitly. For many years she practiced her faith at her home parish of St. Agnes Church, and in more recent years was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Helen is survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, including her nephews Carmen G. and Nancy Vitullo of Sauquoit, Kevin D. and Suzanne Vitullo of TX, and Joseph S. Simonelli of Rochester; her cousins, Rosemary and Leonard Sellin, and Raymond Grilli; great-nieces, Jamie, and Kelly Vitullo; and great-great-nieces Adrionna Rose, Amaya and S’Veyah. She was predeceased by her sisters, Eva A. Dormio, and Rose Simonelli; her brothers, Augustine R. Vitullo, and Carmen N. Vitullo; and her sister-in-law, Elaine Simonelli. Visitation will be held Monday morning from 9:30-11:30 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in lieu of flowers may make a donation to the St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish Memorial Fund; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Helen’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday morning at 11:30 from the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation, and at 12:30 noon at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Abe Esper. Interment will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery.