Helen Louise Borrone Late of Burlingame, was taken from us too soon and left this world on August 23, 2011. A native of San Francisco and born on August 13, 1941. Loving daughter of the late William and the late Rose Borrone. Cherished sister of Cathy Borrone and Cris Johnston (her husband Michael). Devoted aunt and godmother of Amy Davis (her husband Adam), her nephews William Johnston and Michael Johnston, Jr. Doting mama to her precious little Bella. Also survived by her cousins Carol Sciacca, Marlene & John Pesenti, Italo & Bruno Pesenti and their families. She was employed by the State of California's Attorney General Office for 30 years, a member of the San Mateo Arboretum Society for 10 years & Secretary for 3 years. A member of the "Figlia Sisterhood". Helen was a vibrant loving and compassionate woman, always there for her family and friends. She will be deeply and sorrowfully missed. There was no one like her and we were blessed to have her in our lives. The funeral will leave the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae, on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM for Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 1721 Hillside Drive in Burlingame, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Committal will follow at the Italian Cemetery in Colma. Family and friends may visit at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS on Sunday after 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM with a Vigil Service beginning at 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers her family requests donations to Susan G. Komen for the Cure , 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244, or to the charity of your choice.