Puntillo, Helen Rosemarie (Matias) February 18, 1920 – January 21st, 2022
Of Sands Point, NY died peacefully on Friday January 21st at the age of 101 – 3 weeks shy of her 102nd birthdate. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M Matias of Freemansburg PA and beloved wife of Michael S. Puntillo of Sands Point NY. Devoted mother of Lisa, Kimi, Michelle, and Michael F. Puntillo and grandmother of Robert and William Pascucci, Michael and Marie Puntillo, Michaela and Alexa Francesconi. Helen became an RN graduating from St Luke’s School of Nursing in Bethlehem PA and received her MA from New York University. She was a nurse at the Bronx Veterans Administration Hospital during and after WWII, married and became a devoted mother of 4. She will be remembered for her captivating soprano voice, unwavering dedication to motherhood, her love of travel and unceasing intellectual curiosity. Helen will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center Nursing Education Fund 100 Port Washington Blvd. Roslyn NY 11576