O'Brien Funeral Home

Helen was born in Bristol on January 6 1913 the daughter of the late William and Rose Kalinowskas. Wife mother grandmother ("GiGi") sister aunt and friend were her titles in life and she cherished her family and friends. Helen was a fantastic cook and avid reader. She was also a devout member of St. Matthew Church. Helen is survived by her two daughters Barbara DiNoia of Forestville and Joan and her husband Michael Contompasis of Chestnut Hill MA; her grandchildren Christopher Kevin and Jeffrey Komanetsky and Rebecca Tonkinson; her great-grandchildren Abby Will Ella Italo Dimitry Sam Maddie Ruby Dante Jack Anna and Lucia; her sisters-in-law Victoria Mafale and Olga Rafferty and many special nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her husband Dimitry Komanetsky; her son Michael Komanetsky and her son-in-law Peter DiNoia. Helen's family thanks all of her caregivers for the special care she received in her declining years. Calling hours will be held on Thursday April 5 2018 from 5 PM until 7 PM at O'Brien Funeral Home 24 Lincoln Ave. Forestville/Bristol. Funeral services will be held on Friday April 6 2018 at 10:30 AM from O'Brien Funeral Home to St. Matthew Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM followed by a procession to St. Joseph Cemetery Bristol. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either: CT Brain Tumor Alliance PO Box 370514 West Hartford CT 06137 or to St. Matthew Church 120 Church Ave. Bristol CT 06010. To leave an online message of condolence share a memory or photo please visit Helen's memorial webpage at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com... (Hartford Courant)