Helen Esposito, 88, of Sebastian, FL died Thursday, Februay 9, 2012 at the Sebastian River Medical Center.

Mrs. Esposito was born February 19, 1923 in Astoria, NY and moved to Sebastian in 1979 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Mrs. Esposito was a long time employee of JC Penny both in New York and Vero Beach prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and the Italian-American Club.

A loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, her survivors include her son Salvatore J. Esposito of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter Jean Tarbell of Sebastian, FL; son John G. Esposito of Micco, FL; sister Mary Romagna of Sebastian, FL; granddaughter Pamela J. Miller of Sebastian, FL; and two great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband John F. Esposito and a brother Joseph Romagna.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Service: Mass will be celebrated 10 AM, Friday, February 17, 2012 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Sebastian, FL. Condolences can be sent to www.seawindsfh.com.