Helen R. Cincotta died after a long illness at Kindred Hospital in Peabody May 15th at the age of 85. She was born and raised in Passiac NJ and has lived in Melrose the past 50yrs. Margaret worked as a Sales Clerk at Filenes Department Store in Boston for over 40yrs. She was a longtime member of St. Mary's Church in Melrose.Daughter of the late Anthony & Elizabeth (Turillo) Cincotta. Sister of the late Rose M. Cincotta. Cousin of Margaret Losey of Haskell NJ. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Tues. May 21st at 8AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church Herbert St. Melrose at 9AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 2-5PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church Vision 2000 46 Myrtle St. Melrose 02176 or St. Anthony Shrine 100 Arh St. Boston 02107, For obit, Flowers & directions www.gatelyfh.com