Helen Destefano Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Destefano (Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania), who passed away on April 21, 2019. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Salvatore "Sam" DeStefano; her son Ralph DeStefano (Sarah Brainard); her grandson Mario J. Aiello; her son-in-law Scott Herrington; her parents, Joseph Ruggiero and Mary Ruggiero; and her siblings, Rose Cardamone, John Ruggiero and Joseph "Joe" Ruggiero.
She is survived by: her children, Marianne Pinelli (Steven), Anita Herrington (David Predebon), Sam DeStefano Jr. (Lorraine), Lisa Ackerman (David), Helen M. DeStefano, Karen Aiello (Jim), Sharon Parker (John), Annette Crissman, Dominic Pinelli, Vincent Pinelli (Liz), Ashley Petrucci (Michael), Justine, Jessica, Jared Ackerman, Alyssa Sargo (Derrick), Antonio, Salvatore, Rocco Aiello, Anina, Christian, Jonathan Parker, Marisa Crissman and Krista Crissman; her great grandchildren, Ava, Luke, Jack Pinelli, Siana, Mario Sargo, Emma, Anthony and Matthew Petrucci; and her sister Stella Henderson (late Fred). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers, to St Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-0050 or your local food bank.
