Haverhill- Helen P. (Foley) Palermo, 94, passed away on June 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Haverhill to the late Daniel and Mary (Flaherty) Foley, she was a graduate of the 1946 class of Haverhill High School. She attended Northern Essex Community College and earned a bachelor’s degree from Salem State University. A caring and compassionate person by nature, she was employed as a social worker at Community Action for many years. She traveled extensively with her beloved husband Sam; visiting Ireland, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Canada, and Mexico. When not traveling, she summered at Lake Winnipesaukee and wintered at Sanibel Island, FL. A lifelong resident of Haverhill, Helen will be fondly remembered for the many lives that she touched in the community.
She is survived by her son, Blaise Palermo of Haverhill, her son Christopher Palermo and his wife Diane of Naples, FL and several loving nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Salvatore “Sam” Palermo; her son Stephen C. Palermo; and her sisters Deloras Whalen, Katherine Foley, Mary Foley, Evelyn Malynn, and Winifred Malynn.
Funeral services are private. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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JoAnn Mihalchik says
June 10, 2022 at 3:52 pmDear Blaise and Christopher and Diane,
I’m sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I have many fond memories of her. She was very generous to me and helped me get several summer jobs during my high school years. I loved her sarcastic sense of humor,
(like calling Steve’s girlfriends Twinkies)..
She was so devoted to her family, you and her extended family too. My condolences for your loss.
please let me know if there is any way I can help.
Love, JoAnn