Helen C. Doria

Doria, Helen C. 83, of Fort Lauderdale, FL passed peacefully at home on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was a resident of Fort Lauderdale for 42 years and recently retired from Red Lobster, where she was a fixture for almost 40 years.

Helen was predeceased by her loving husband of 36 years, Frank. Helen was the daughter of Emilio and Rose Mastandrea and sister of Angelina Mastandrea, Antoinette Lacek, Carl Mastandrea, and mother to Carl Patrick Doria, all of whom are deceased.

Helen is survived by her brother, Frank Mastandrea and wife, Gracetta, of Pittsburgh, PA; a son, Frank M. Doria and wife, Shaun; a daughter, Carol Doria-Nigro, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Doria, wife of Carl. Helen is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Erin Anderson and husband, Dean, Angela Doria-Harris and husband, Stacey, Nicole Doria, Cynthia Doria, Michael Nigro and wife Jessica, and Daniel Nigro and wife Kristine. Helen is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren: Anthony, Austin, Kylie, and Nicholas and a fifth grandchild, Olivia, due in August.

Helen had a passion for cooking and was known for many wonderful Italian dishes, but mostly for her famous meatballs and sauce. A woman of pride and dignity who opened her home to everyone and most of all wanted peace. Her family was everything to her and she will be missed by many. Her legacy of kindness to all will continue in our hearts forever.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 at the Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL between the hours of 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at St. Coleman Catholic Church, 1200 South Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements were made by: Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 N. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Phone: 954-941-4111. www.kraeerpompanobeach.net