Mrs. Helen DeToro Murphy Gaudiosi passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30th at home surrounded by family. She was 92 years old. Helen was a faithful member of St. Francis Borgia church and was a generous soul who helped all those who came to her in need. She was an avid seamstress and cook.

Helen was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 28, 1932, the daughter of John & Philomena (nee DiPietrantonio) DeToro. She grew up in Shorewood with her older sister Natalie, younger brothers, Primo & Victor, and younger sister Antoinette. Helen attended St. Robert's grade school, Messmer High School, and Marquette University. She traveled to Chicago twice a week for voice school.

Helen and Natalie studied opera in Rome. At 26 years of age, she was contracted to sing in Europe and Asia but first came home to see her family before the tour started. This was when she met Terrence Murphy. They wed within the year and were married for 25 years. They had 4 children. He passed in 1985. Helen then became an incredible Chairwoman of her husband's company, Dawes Transport, for the next 24 years. In 1986 Helen and her children travelled to Italy where she saw an old friend, Ubaldo Gaudiosi. They wed in 1987 and were married for 23 years until Ubaldo passed.

Helen is survived by her daughters Cecilia (Daniel) Kim, Regina (Gregory) Kennin, & Christina (Andrew) Garni, 15 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, 2 husbands, and son, Mark Murphy.

The visitation will be held at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, on Thursday, December 19th, from 4-6 pm. The mass of Christian burial will be held at noon, Friday, December 20th, at St. Francis Borgia North Church, 1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg. Father Patrick Burns will officiate. A private burial will follow.

The family would like to thank Dr. Guglielmo Sala and Dr. Suhail Allaqaband for their care, and Memories Hospice & Touching Hearts at Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Francis Borgia South Church Restoration fund.