Massachusetts resident, beloved wife and mother, Helen Ann Crescenzo, 92, passed away on February 3, 2021. Helen was born on February 12, 1928 in East Boston, Massachusetts, to Gaetano and Concettina DeRocco. Sister to Patrick DeRocco, of Melrose, Massachusetts and surviving sister Christine Rinaldi of Saugus, Massachusetts. Married to John Matthew Crescenzo of East Boston, Massachusetts, and survived by sons John Crescenzo and wife Paulette of Saugus, Massachusetts and Richard Crescenzo and wife Diane of Malden, Massachusetts. Grandsons Guy, John, Nathan and Matthew. She also leaves many nieces, nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews. As a young woman, Helen lived and worked as a seamstress in East Boston. One of Helen's favorite past-times was candle pin bowling where she met the love of her life, John, also one of his favorite past-times. Helen and John married on May 25, 1952 and eventually purchased their home in Saugus, where they raised their two sons. Helen enjoyed raising her family while working together with her husband in the family owned business. Family and friends where everything to her. Helen and John enjoyed yearly vacations with family and friends in Wells Beach, Maine. Helen and John continued their passion for bowling for many years in league competition. They loved to spend time together. To Helen, her happiness was her family and friends. Funeral home services are limited to immediate family. All family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass at the Incarnation Church on Upham Street in Melrose, MA. at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Helen's memory to the Perkins School of the Blind, 175 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472, or to a charity of your choice. Due to current circumstances, a celebration of life is planned for a later date to be announced when the environment for large gatherings is safe for all to attend.