Cyril "Cy" Helmer

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Corinne Helmer; wife, Joyce Bearmann Helmer; second wife, Dollieann Chevolleau Karl; sister, Lolita Helmer; brothers, Robert Helmer and George Helmer III; nephews, Guy Helmer, Robey Helmer, and Dennis Helmer; brother in-law, Victor Schmitt, Jr.; sisters in-law, Kay Irving, Thelma Helmer, and Claire Schmitt.

He is survived by his three daughters, Cyrilla Oster (Jimmy), Tammy Wheeler (Greg), and Gina Horn (John); grandchildren, Jimmy (Tiffany), Todd (Danielle), Drew (Mary), Denby (Jen), Chelsea (Blake), Dustin (Caitlyn), Ashley (Alex), Heather (Trey), Tiffany (Matthew), and Joyce; fifteen great grandchildren and one to be here in May; sister, Coralynn Hunt; nephew, Thomas DiSalvo; three brothers in-law, Richard Schmitt (Carole), Jon Irving, Felix Chevolleau, Jr., stepchildren, Randy Karl (Rebecca), Timothy Karl (Heather), Cynthia Scharfenstein, Carolyn Campo (Jody), Tammy Ulmer, and Donna Isbell; also survived by nine step grandchildren, five step great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cy, also known as “Big C”, was born and raised in New Orleans and resided in Mandeville the past 27 years. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1954 and was honored to graduate again for his 50th anniversary. He was the consummate Holy Cross Man. He retired from American Standard after 32 years. Cy started the car club, 39’s & 40’s, and was the president since 1959. It was started in 1959 and was chartered in 1960. It is the longest running car club in the state of Louisiana. He was a member of the National Street Rod Association and was instrumental in passing legislation for the official Street Rod License Plate of Louisiana. He was a baseball coach for Di Benedetto Playground for 10 years and was a member of the United States Naval Reserve for eight years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and a graveside service will follow the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Park, 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, www.parkinson.org