Helen D. Matarazzo, of West Hempstead, died on Dec. 16, 2003. Wife of the late John. Mother of Joanne, Lois and Helen. Grandmother of John, Robert, Christine, Michael, Raymond and James. Great-grandmother of Brianna. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church. Interment LI National Cemetery, Pinelawn. Contributions may be made, in Helen Matarazzo's memory, to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 24 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead, NY 11552, Attn: Msgr. James Lisante.