Helen E. Bernacchi, nee Hughes, beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Elizabeth (James) Bruzas, James (Jeannie) Bernacchi and Barbara Bernacchi; cherished grandmother of Beth (Jack) LaPalm, Jim (Denby) Bruzas, Joie (fiance Brian Connors) Bruzas and Bart and Emily Stich; great-grandmother of Kelsey, Sydney, Morgan and Reilly; fond aunt of many. Preceded in death by her four siblings. Visitation Friday, 4 to p.m., at Smith Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Family and friends will meet Saturday, at St. Gregory Church, 5545 N. Paulina St., Chicago, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, would be appreciated. For information 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com
