Helen Jean Piacitelli Smith

Helen Jean Piacitelli Smith, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away from causes related to Alzheimer's disease on March 22, 2017. She died peacefully at her daughter's home surrounded by family. She was born in Price, UT on April 24, 1925, to John and Helen Piacitelli. Helen married William Daniel Smith in 1949. Helen attended Notre Dame Catholic Elementary school in Price, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, and St. Mary of the Wasatch Catholic College in Salt Lake City. She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Utah in 1968. Helen worked for the State of Utah Division of Child and Family Services until her retirement after 30 years of service.

Helen was an elegant, fun loving, intelligent person whose greatest joy was her own family. She loved cooking family dinners, singing and dancing. She was a prolific reader, enjoyed writing poetry, and solving crossword puzzles. During her college years she was the lead actress in many school plays. She enjoyed gardening, decorating her house, shopping and going on long walks with her friends.

Helen is survived by two children Rebecca Marie Smith, Frances Ann Smith; two sons-in-law Herb Clemens and Warren Schroer; granddaughter Kathryn Anne Clemens; sister Nora Dalpiaz; brother John Piacitelli; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two granddaughters; sisters Mildred Kasparec, Florence Piacitelli, and Adeline LeBar; and brothers Edward Piacitelli, and Reverend Henry Piacitelli, CMC.

A wake will be held on Sunday, March 26th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. All are welcome. A Mass in celebration of her life will be held on Monday, March 27th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 Spring Lane, Salt Lake City. Burial services will be held at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery following the Mass.

You may send flowers to Starks Funeral Parlor or make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in Helen's honor.