She was born in Sewickley, PA., September 8, 1927, the daughter of the late Mr. William J. and Alice Dempsey of Sewickley. Helen spent her childhood in Sewickley, PA., and moved with her late husband to Bay Village Ohio, and Bethel CT. Upon the passing of her husband she moved to Florida. She was a member of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church.
Helen is survived by four children, Gary L. who resides in Margate, Robert J. (CMSgt USAF/Ret) who resides in San Antonio, John Jr. of Seymour CT and Suzanne of Bethel CT. She also is survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was also preceded by her two daughters Jo Ann and Mary Alice, as well as her eleven siblings: Mary Catherine, Agnes Virginia, James, Noreen Alice, William Joseph, Joseph Thomas, Alice Cecelia, John, Patricia Veronica, Jacqueline, and Edward.
Helen will be cremated and transported back to Sewickley for a special Mass at St. James on November 10th 2018 at 10 am followed by a small graveside service for the internment of her remains.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Helen's Memory to VITAS Hospice (link is below, please select Designation as Broward County)
