Peabody - Helen P. (Kyewski) Jerzylo, 97, of Peabody, beloved wife of the late Michael Jerzylo and loving daughter of the late John and Helen (Paulinski) Kyewski died Feb. 1st. at Beverly Hospital.

Born in Groton, Helen spent her early years in Dorchester and South Boston, after her marriage she moved her family to Lynn and Saugus, where she raised her family and upon retirement she made Peabody her home.

Helen worked for the federal government for approximately 40 years starting during World War II at the Pentagon, followed by the Department of the Navy in Boston and Lynn and concluding with 28 years of service with the Social Security Administration.

Helen enjoyed attending dances at the Polish Club, bingo with her friends and occasional trips to the casinos. Her favorite time was the large holiday gatherings with her family. Helen was also a communicant with at the former St. Michael's Church in Lynn.

Helen is survived by her two daughters, Betty Wozniak and her husband, Jan of Danvers, Julianne Weeks and her husband, Frank Polis of Stuart, Fla. her grandchildren Tim Weeks and his wife, Tracy, Stacey Foy and her husband Alan all of Saco, Maine, her five great-grandchildren Tucker and Tanner Weeks, Stella, Adele and Beryl Foy and her sister Jennie Zalesney of Plympton, Mass., and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Johnny Kyewski.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian burial in St. Adelaide's Church West Peabody Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lynn. Donations in her memory may be made to the Friends of the Peabody Council on Aging, Inc. Transportation c/o Peter Torigian Senior Center 75 R Central St. Peabody, MA 01960 For guest book and directions www.nadwornyfuneralhome.com.