Helen O'Brien

Helen Barbara (Kasinlewicz) O’Brien of South Attleboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Thomas P. O’Brien of 49 years and previously to the late Frank Rogala. Daughter of the late Katherine (Vilk) and Jeo Kasinlewicz. Loving mother of Gary M. Rogala, James A. Rogala, and Gina M. Promades and her husband George. Cherished grandmother of Natalie R. Ferrara; Nickolas R. Ferrara and his wife Stephanie, and George C. Promades. Great grandmother of Kensington R. Chapman and Deacon M. Ferrara. Adored sister of Lottie Colarusso and the late Joseph Szymanski, Peter Szymanski, Stanley Kasinlewicz and Josephine King. Helen also leaves many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Helen was born in Central Falls, RI where she grew up. She moved to Attleboro in 1973. Her initial career was as a seamstress at Stan & Romper in Central Falls, RI. She went on to work as a Jewelry Technician at Josten’s in Attleboro. She was involved in the APD Women’s Association while her husband served as a Police Officer. Helen was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Central Falls. She enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and loved the casinos where she was very lucky in Bingo. Helen visited the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Niagara Falls. Helen and her husband Tom traveled most of the United States upon Tom’s retirement.

Helen’s family will like to thank all the nurses and caregivers at both Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Providence as well as HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, for their care and compassion.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 3-6 PM at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 3:30 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately at a later date.