In loving memory of

HELEN NOCITO

Helen Marie (Toscano) Nocito
August, 1929 - October, 2025

Helen Marie (Toscano) Nocito, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love in Reno, Nv.

Born in 1929, Helen lived a long and beautiful life filled with faith, and kindness. Helen was one of seven children and was devoted to her family.

She was married to the love of her life, Michael Nocito, and together they built a strong, loving family rooted in warmth, laughter, and tradition.

Helen had a gift for making every occasion special. She was a talented baker and cake decorator who for decades created stunning wedding and anniversary cakes that became the centerpiece of countless celebrations. Her kitchen was always filled with the sweet aroma of love, and she was happiest when surrounded by family.

Helen was the cherished mother of
David Nocito, Lori Boyles, Kristi Cintas, Michael Nocito and loving mother-in-law to Don Boyles and George Cintas.

She was the proud grandmother of Nicole Boyles-Frias,(Tommy Frias), Bryan Nocito, (Sara Nocito), Gina Polini, (AJ Polini), Chase Turini, (Val Ruckman), Sean Cintas, (Kimberly O'Keefe), Nick Cintas, (Stacy Cintas), and Brad Cintas; and the adoring great-grandmother of Tyler, Owen and Jordyn Turini, Gianna and Jaxon Polini, and Ivie and Adeline Cintas.

Helen's legacy of love, faith, and family will live on through those who were blessed to know her.

A rosary will be held on Friday, November 7th at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Los Banos.

The family would like to thank all who have offered their love, prayers, and support during this time

Tributes

Gwen Hsia wrote on Nov 1, 2025:

"To my most beloved Helen Please accept our condolence to Helen's family. Helen was a godmother of my son Reade for 48 years and we had a wonderful relationship as mother and friend to our family. She was a great loving and caring person we ever met . Helen was a very intelligent person who had great advice to share with others. May she rest in peace and will be missed by all of us dearly. Love you forever. Gwen Hsia and family "