Irene M. Helman LaRocque-Melillo, 96, formerly of Central Avenue, North Haven, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the MidState Medical Center, Meriden. Beloved wife of the late Russell LaRocque and Frank Melillo. Irene was born in Manhattan, New York on January 4, 1922; daughter of the late James and Irene LaFontaine Helman; was a superintendent at the North Haven Fair Association for many years and was a real estate agent for Rebeschi Builders. Irene was a member of the Knights of Columbus Columbiettes, the North Haven Garden Club and a parishioner of St. Barnabas Church. She was a breast cancer survivor. Mother of Eileen (Fred) Morton, Dennis (Frances) LaRocque, Susan (Tim) Oviedo, Frank and Robert Melillo and the late Russell LaRocque and Cheryl Munro. Mother-in-law of Bernadette LaRocque. Step-sister of Roy Stober, the late Alice Vaspasiano and Charles Stober. Irene is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandsons Bryant and Brendan Flynn, and a brother Van Helman
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Saturday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at Saint Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom our condolences to you and your families. Irene was a wonderful person may she Rest In Peace.😔😥
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She was my mom & a person who I thought very highly off. She had spunk & love & always greeted me with open arms. I will carry her in my heart always💗
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Your mom was a warm welcoming person. We enjoyed her company.
I am sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. I know Cherise thought the world of Irene. Sincerely our deepest sympathy.
Cindy and Rock
So very sorry to learn of the loss. A wonderful woman and a wonderful family as well. Condolences to all.
I am so sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. She was a wonderful lady and I enjoyed my visits with her and my Mom (Peggy). I will miss her and I know my Mom will miss her dearly. Again, my condolences.
Melissa,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Gamma.
Know that I am thinking of you.
We will miss our former North Haven Garden Club member Irene. She was a wonderful lady and a dear friend. She
enjoyed her years as a club member and had many close friends. I shall also miss her at the North Haven Fair where
we spend many an hour. We spent many hours on the phone during her illness. Goodbye dear friend.
Michelle and family, my heart and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow. May God carry you through the worst moments. May you find comfort knowing she is in the arms of God our father.
So sorry for your loss Irene was a very nice lady I will really miss her. R.I.P 💖
Dennis and family,
Our deepest condolences. So sorry for the loss of your mother. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Warmly,
Deerheart Hummingbird