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Helen Patricia Gravino

February 6, 1924 - August 25, 2015
Visitation
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Friday 8/28, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Friday 8/28, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
Holy Rood Cemetery
111Old Country Road
Westbury, NY 11590
Saturday 8/29, 11:15 am
Mass
St. Anastasia Church
45-14 245 Street
Douglaston, NY 11362
Saturday 8/29, 9:45 am

Helen was pre-deceased by her first spouse Harold E Raveche who was a typhoon hunter for the US Navy and died in action in WWII. She is survived by her spouse of 43 years, Blaise Gravino and sister Lee Cutrone. Loving mother of Harold J Raveche, PhD and mother-in-law of Elizabeth S Raveche, PhD. SheContinue Reading

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Elaine Conner left a message on August 26, 2015:
Andrew, Tim and I loved Aunt Helen beyond measure. There was nothing gray about her she was full blown Technicolor! She was a light, a mentor, a teacher, a joy we will miss her, but she will be with us every day!
Cynthia Portera left a message on August 26, 2015:
To My Darling Aunt Helen, I will cherish my memories of our times together. You inspired me and instilled in me a "can do" philosophy of life. Your loving words and actions have shaped our family and have blessed us forever. I plan to carry on your legacy! I will love you always - dear 2nd mother!
Rest in peace! Cynthia Gullotta Portera and as you used to say - " KISSES,KISSES,KISSES !!
left a message on August 26, 2015:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as you reflects on Helen's life.

The Kesselman family
Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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