Helen Bracco Kirigin

Helen Bracco Kirigin of Atlantis, Florida, age 91 years, died on August 5th, 2011 at JFK Medical Center after a brief illness. Helen was one of five children born to Antonio and Rafaella (Migliaccio) Bracco. Helen was born in New York City on February 5th, 1920 and was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Niccolo Charles Kirigin. She was the beloved mother of Diane M. Kirigin to whom she was exceptionally devoted. Helen performed as a Radio City Hall Rockette in the late 1930s providing entertainment to countless people. In her later years Helen was guarded by her adored but fiercely protective chihuahua, Mia. She will be greatly missed by all. A viewing will be held at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday August 9th, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. On Wednesday August 10th, 2011 a funeral mass will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church, 100 Crestwood Boulevard South, Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Burial will follow immediately thereafter at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery also in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the local Chapter of The American Cancer Society or to the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc.