Helen S. Vannella, 90, of Princeton, NJ passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the home of her daughter. Born in Bronx, NY, she moved into the area in 1957, after her husband's retirement from the US Air Force.

Helen was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a former Columbiette. In her leisure time, she was an avid bridge player.

Mrs. Vannella retired from the McGraw-Hill Companies in Hightstown, NJ after 15 years as a customer service representative.

She was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Anthony J. Vannella, USAF (Ret) in 2005, two brothers and one sister.

She is survived by two daughters, Paula Berg, with whom she lived, Elaine Lane, a son Anthony J. Vannella, Jr. and five grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:00AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Helen will be laid to rest beside her husband in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill, NJ following the mass.