Helen J. Cestaro D’Alessio, 89, of Peregrine’s Landing, Clinton, formerly of Weaver Circle, North Haven, died Feb. 17 at her Clinton residence.  She was the wife of the late Carmen D’Alessio.  Helen was born in New Haven on July 3, 1922, daughter of the late Americo and Anna Conte Cestaro. She had been an executive secretary to the vice-president of Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield until her retirement. 

She is survived by her loving son, Joseph E. D’Alessio and his wife Marie of Clinton; her beloved grandchildren, Jared D’Alessio and his wife Jessica, Juditha D’Alessio, and Matthew J. D’Alessio, Jr.; and her much-loved great-granddaughter, Lia D’Alessio. She is also survived by her loving sister, Rose DiTallo of Wallingford, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Matthew J. D’Alessio, Sr.; two brothers, Umberto and Stephen Cestaro; and two sisters, Marie Bartolini and Concetta Fiore.

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., North Haven, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 9:30 a.m., for a mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden at 10 a.m.  Entombment will follow in the St. Lawrence Mausoleum.  Visiting hours will be Monday, Feb. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105. www.northhavenfuneral.com