Helen Josephine Sgherzi was born on April 18, 1922 in West New York, New Jersey to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Florio. Helen was the last surviving child of 13 siblings.
Helen, a long time Burbank resident, prior to entering St. Elizabeth’s Care Center, is the widow of Frank Sgherzi. They were married for over 50 years and have three children: Anthony Sgherzi of Sierra Madre, CA., Jeannine Hawkes of Costa Mesa, and Michael Sgherzi of Tehachapi.
Helen graduated from Jersey City State College and was a teacher with the LA Unified School District for 25 years. She passed away at Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday, July 7, 2018.