Born in Kyoto, Japan, Helen lived in Beijing before moving to Taipei, where she shared her love of music through teaching, met her husband, Tim, and had their three children: Grace, Victor and Henry. Helen and her family immigrated to the U.S. in 1967, to New York, which has been her home ever since.
Helen loved music and art, and was a talented pianist, singer and painter. While living in New York, she worked for many years in the Macy’s Visitor’s Center where she gave tours of the historic Herald Square store in multiple languages. She brought the family together every holiday, over delicious meals and plenty of laughter. Ever the picture of elegance, she was sweet and generous, always stylish, and loved by all who met her.
Helen is survived by her husband, children, four grandchildren, extended family and family friends whom she welcomed into her home and treated like family. We have all learned from her and will cherish our memories with her always.
Anyone who would like to pay their respects can visit Helen at Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum at 2030 Wellwood Ave. in Farmingdale, NY, starting in February.
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