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ALONGI -- Helen Genevieve Alongi, 94, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by devoted family, caretakers, and granddogs. She was born on March 8, 1916 in Rockford, Illinois and moved to Albuquerque in 1951 with her husband, Frank and son, Carl, whom they lovingly adopted from Frank's Aunt in Sicily. Helen co-owned restaurants, including The Summit House at the top of the Sandia Peak Tramway, where she cooked and baked her famous pies. She was an avid bridge player at the Duke City Bridge Club and earned the status of Life Master in duplicate bridge. A devout Catholic, she was also a member of an Italian women's club and volunteered for Casa Angelica. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Maria Monastero; her husband, Frank Alongi; and all four beloved sisters, Josie Olszewski, Mary Sciortino, Virginia Domico, and Maime Ianni. She is survived by her son, Carl and daughter-in-law, Linda; her grandchildren, Frank, Gina (Max Turner), Lisa (Mark Gerteis), Marc, and Diane (Joel Berger); and great-grandchildren, Jillian, Sydney, Bridget and Capri. Those fortunate enough to be part of her life will truly miss her kindness, generosity and playful spirit. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., at the Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE. Pallbearers will be Frank Alongi, Marc Alongi, Max Turner, Mark Gerteis, Joel Berger, and John Cacciatore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Casa Angelica, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 or Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4200 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Helen at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun February 13, 2011