Helen M (Ross) Zagami

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Marie (Ross) Zagami of Hyde Park, Massachusetts, who died at age 89 on May 31st, after a long and happy life. Helen was a cherished figure of love, devotion, warmth, generosity and selflessness to her family and friends. 

Born on October 6, 1934, in Digby, Nova Scotia – Helen moved with her parents and siblings to Dorchester, Massachusetts, at a young age, where she met, grew up with and married her childhood sweetheart Leo Zagami who she has now peacefully rejoined with in Heaven. 

She was the adored mother of Robert Zagami and his wife Kathleen Zagami of Madison, CT, and Linda Abichaker and her late husband, David Abichaker, of West Roxbury, MA.  A devoted grandmother, she nurtured her grandchildren, Peter Abichaker and his husband Tuan Do of Fullerton, CA, Christine Walsh and her husband Matthew of Bedford, NH, and Katelyn and Rocco Zagami of Madison, CT. Her great grandsons Oliver and Nathan Walsh found great joy in their time spent with “Great Grandma” and she is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. 

Helen is preceded in death by siblings Eileen (Ross) McGrath and her husband Buddy McGrath of Weymouth, MA, Marjorie Ross of Hyde Park, Roy Ross of Hyde Park, MA, and Katherine “Rosie” Ross of Hyde Park, MA. 

Helen’s memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. 

Visiting hours on Thursday June 6, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury. A prayer service will be held at 1:00 pm in the funeral home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery West Roxbury.