Helen Rose Affinito, 93, of Monsey, passed away June 15, 2021. She was born in Manhattan, New York, on May 26, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Angelina Micalizzi. Helen graduated from Walton High School in the Bronx. She was married to Ralph Affinito on June 21, 1953, and were together for 61 years.
Helen had a career in bookkeeping before raising a family, and later worked at ShopRite of Tallman. She was a parishioner of St. Boniface Church, and enjoyed reading, Chinese checkers, music and old movies.
She is survived by six daughters: Susan Ferrara (James), Jo-ann Mignone, Diane Affinito, Carol Ann Hubner (Karl), Barbara Ann Affinito (Bill Rossi), and Patti Ann Linsig; seven grandchildren: Carly Osborne, Natalia White, Kristen Velez, Kayla Falcone, Amber Linsig, Benjamin Hubner and Rikki Ann Linsig, along with nine great-grandchildren.