Helen Kolisz Bochnik, age 85 and a lifelong resident of Yonkers, passed away on April 26, 2017. She was born on November 13, 1931 to Mary and Walter Kolisz in Yonkers where she was raised and graduated from Commerce High School. She married Charles Stanley Bochnik on September 20, 1958 at St. Casimir Church. He died on April 25, 1973. Helen was adventurous and always lived life to the fullest . She is survived by her children, Charles Bochnik (Janet), Michael Bochnik (Kelli), Jeanette Marotta (Anthony), and Ann Kelly (Scott), as well as her sister Jean Prendki and brother Walter Kolisz (Diane). She also leaves behind six granddaughters, Kristen, Kaitlyn, Amanda, Samantha, Gabriella, Samantha, and many nieces and nephews. We thank our family and friends for their thoughts and prayers. Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Casimir’s Church on Monday May 1st at 10am. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
168 Park Ave.
Yonkers, N.Y. 10703
(914)965-5488
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