Helen N. Olivelli

Helen N. Olivelli, 85, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nancy (Mirabella) McKendall. 

Helen worked for many years at Webster Bank, retiring as a banking officer. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Family was most important to her. She enjoyed traveling, dining out, and cooking. She was an accomplished cook, that looked forward to preparing family dinners. 

She is survived by her children Lorie A. Matteson and her husband Rick, David F. Olivelli and his wife Jennifer, Ernest F. Olivelli and his wife Kelli, and Stephanie J. Freyer and her husband Jeff. She was the devoted grandmother of ten, and the great grandmother of three. She was the sister of Gloria Mallozzi, Thomas McKendall, Anita Coutu, Rita Bassett, and Norman McKendall. She was predeceased by a son Richard C. Olivelli. She was predeceased by her siblings Michael McKendall, Jr., Barbara Santilli, Marie Rezendes, Leo McKendall, and Ernest McKendall. 

All of her services will be private. Donations in her memory can be made to Almost Home Rescue RI, at www.almosthomeri.org.