Margaret Helgans

On September 18, 2023, Margaret R. Helgans, a long-time resident of Stony Point, passed away at the age of 84. Margaret was born in New York City to Margaret and Ronald Pearl.

Margaret grew up in Queens Village and visited the Hudson Valley Region as a young girl. She had a love for animals and would often recount the many family visits to the local farms. She was a graduate of Jamaica High School and Rockland Community College.

Margaret was an active member of the St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish where she served on various committees. She was a Girl Scout Leader and taught arts and craft classes to children and adults alike. She worked for the North Rockland School DIstrict, Lederle Labs, and IBM. In her later years she was a member of the Nyack Hospital Volunteer Program, Stony Point Lions Club, and the local Senior Center. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, traveling with her husband, visiting with friends and family, and cherished the quality time spent with her granddaughters.

Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband Richard Helgans. She is survived by her children, Mary Petruncola (Donald Petruncola) and Ellen (Eleanor) Helgans, and her two precious granddaughters, Emily and Jane. Of her many blessings, Margaret most cherished the gift of her family. Her daughters and granddaughters were her greatest joy.

Funeral Services are private and a memorial celebration will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.