Helen M. Vanacore's obituary , Passed away on March 22, 2026 in Hamden, Connecticut

Helen M. Vanacore

February 20, 1942 - March 22, 2026 (84 years old)

Hamden, Connecticut

Helen M. Vanacore's obituary , Passed away on March 22, 2026 in Hamden, Connecticut

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Helen M. Vanacore

February 20, 1942 - March 22, 2026 (84 years old)

Hamden, Connecticut

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Helen M. Vanacore Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 22, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Helen M. Vanacore of Hamden, Connecticut. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen M. Vanacore to show support.

She was predeceased by: her sister Concetta Cavalier of Manchester Township; and her daughter-in-law Tina Vanacore of Hamden, Connecticut.. She is survived by: her husband John D. Vanacore, Sr.; her children, John D. Vanacore, Jr. (Jhenny) of Hamden, Debra Panela (Joseph) of East Haven and Robert Vanacore (Jennifer) of East Haddam; her grandchildren, Robert, Courtney, Joey, Michael, Jake, Eva, Sergio, Oscar and Camila; her great grandchildren, Logan, Leo, Mia, Zoe and Elijah; her sister Joan Fratantonio (John); and her nieces, Cheryl Santos (John), Denise Baktis (Chris) and Cynthia Silvia (Brian). She is also survived by nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital at http://www.stjude.org or Spotty Dog Rescue https://spottydogrescue.org to honor all of the dogs the Vanacore family has had, including her current fur baby Penny.

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