Helen M. Delgrolice, 94, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born on June 10, 1930, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Edith Tuttle.
Helen attended Neveda Avenue Elementary School and LaSalle Junior High School. On July 17, 1948, she married the love of her life, Nicholas Delgrolice. For many years, she worked at Neisner’s Five and Dime, as well as Jenss Department Store.
A devoted Christian, Helen was a long-time member of Niagara Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and Deacon. She was a talented seamstress who enjoyed making quilts, tree skirts and beautiful afghans for loved ones. Helen also loved cheering loudly for the Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees. Above all, Helen loved spending time with her family.
Helen is survived by her children, Nicholas R. Delgrolice and Barbera J. (late Joseph ‘Brad’) Phillips, and was sadly predeceased by one son, Duane A. Delgrolice. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, one brother, Douglas (Sandy Bedell) Tuttle, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her son, Duane and her parents, Fred and Edith, she was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas, her sisters, Eileen Ankenbaur, Eleanor Reele, Vera Tontolli and her brothers, Harold Tuttle and Frederick Tuttle, Jr.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses on the 6th floor at ECMC and the entire staff of Niagara Hospice House for their kindness and care they showed to Helen and her family.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 27 from 4 – 8 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 8 PM. Private committal services and interment will be held at Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. SERVICES
Visitation
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
8:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Get Directions on Google Maps
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