DiRienzo Helena E. (Perry) of West Roxbury formerly of Woburn passed away on January 8, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph M. DiRienzo. Devoted mother of John DiRienzo and his wife Mary of Woburn, Maryann Locke and her husband James of Pelham, NH., Joseph DiRienzo of Woburn, Donna Grasso and her husband Dane of Foxboro, Paula DiRienzo-Alker of West Yarmouth, Denise DiRienzo of Woburn, Vincent DiRienzo and his wife Linda of Watertown, Diane DiRienzo-Petherick and her partner Ronald of Woburn, and Michael DiRienzo and his wife Denise of West Roxbury.
Loving grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Sister of Frederick, James, Robert, and John Perry and Mary Kelly and the late Ann MacGlashing, Edwina McCarthy, and Virginia Perry. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Thursday, January 11th at 10:30am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church, West Roxbury at 11:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday, January 10th from 4-8pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.