Contributions to the tribute of Helen P. Amelio

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Lori uploaded photo(s)

Monday, May 2, 2022

SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL.... .... but she didn't know what that meant. When she was a little girl they told her she was beautiful but it had no meaning in her world of bicycles and pigtails and adventures in make-believe. Later, she hoped she was beautiful as boys started taking notice of her friends and phones rang for Saturday night dates. She felt beautiful on her wedding day, hopeful with her new life partner by her side but, later, when her children called her beautiful, she was often exhausted, her hair messily tied back, no make up, wide in the waist where it used to be narrow; she just couldn't take it in. Over the years, as she tried, in fits and starts, to look beautiful, she found other things to take priority, like bills and meals, as she and her life partner worked hard to make a family, to make ends meet, to make children into adults, to make a life. Now, she sat. Alone. Her children grown, her partner flown, and she couldn't remember the last time she was called beautiful. But she was. It was in every line on her face, in the strength of her arthritic hands, the ampleness that had a million hugs imprinted on its very skin, and in the jiggly thighs and thickened ankles that had run her race for her. She had lived her life with a loving and generous heart, had wrapped her arms around so many to to give them comfort and peace. Her ears had heard both terrible news and lovely songs, and her eyes had brimmed with, oh, so many tears, they were now bright even as they dimmed. She had lived and she was. And because she was, she was made beautiful.

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Bonnie Secallus uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, May 1, 2022

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My dear cousin Helen Pat has gone to a better place where there is no pain or weeping. How hard it is to let you go. I pray “Mom” has hugged you close and Katie by your side. We had our wonderful Saturday and when we hugged and said goodby we didn’t know the loss to come. My friend, my confidant, the person I’ve laughed with, cried with for my lifetime from you teaching me to walk to that Saturday. Until we meet again you’ll stay in my hear. Bonnieo

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Margaret Brennan uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, April 30, 2022

I wanted to add a few more photos we have from the past few years, especially like the ones where Aunt Helen and my Mom unknowingly dressing like twins

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George Connolly posted a condolence

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Our sincere condolences to the family of Helen, a kind and friendly neighbor who we enjoyed chatting with while she was out with her pets or just while going to the mailbox. We also remember Carmen from the days when we would meet him while walking our granddaughters dog Sophie, who looked like a twin to Katie. I remember meeting Steve who was a frequent visitor, and Agnes as a former neighbor. I spoke with Helen on the phone late last year, she said she was fine and doing well. She said she had a nice young woman who was there to help her, but she really didn't need the help. She said she allowed it in order to to keep Steve happy. I believe I also exchanged emails with Theresa around the same time. Once again, our sincere condolences to all. George & Bernice Connolly 7 Wexford Drive

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Margaret Brennan uploaded photo(s)

Friday, April 29, 2022

We will miss Aunt Helen so much. She was a wonderful companion and friend to my Mom, her first cousin Bonnie. They were two peas in a pod these past few years but kindred spirits for many, many years before that- she gave great advice and had knowledge on so many topics. I will always smile on how much she really appreciated living in a time when Google or Alexis were available to her with all that knowledge now so accessible to all . May the family hold her in dear and cherished memories.

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Lela Callaremi lit a candle

Friday, April 29, 2022

Helen was a lovely mom who often gave out wonderful advice in her welcoming way! She has earned a special place in heaven! Deepest sympathy’s Mike & Lela Callaremi

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The family of Helen P. Amelio uploaded a photo

Friday, April 29, 2022

Helen P. Amelio

1935 - 2022

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