February 17, 2015

A lover of life, family, heritage and God, she will be sorely missed. I guess God saw that she was tired and took her home. My condolenses to her husband and 2 beautiful daughters. God bless you all !!!! RIP dear classmate !!!!!!!!!! 
Bill Modzelewski

February 16, 2015

Mr. and Mrs. Richard (SS. Cyril & Methodious Class of 1966) Melnick from Greenpoint, Brooklyn send our genuine sympathy.  So young, so sad.  Be strong.  God Bless.

February 14, 2015

Ray and family, I was so sorry to learn of your wife’s passing. Please know your family is in my prayers 
 
Nancy Werner,  Bailiff

February 14, 2015

Dear Ray, Christine, Clair Danyo & Bohdan Matkowsky,
This message goes out to you from the heart & on Valentine’s Day letting you know how deeply sorry I am for your loss of such a wonderful person in your family ~ Helen Matkowsky-Danyo….(Olenko to me!)
She was a special friend & Ukrainian classmate of mine which I had the pleasure of meeting in 1964 (newly arriving to the USA from Argentina without knowing the English language). SSCyril & Methodius Catholic Grammar School in Greenpoint, NY was where we attended along with many other wonderful Polish, Slavic, Irish, German, Chinese, Puerto Rican classmates graduating in 1966 to face the unknown world of High School scattering thereafter in all the many different locations it took us. Strangly enough, we re-connected again to hold a Grammar School Reunion (un-heard of, to many) with the 2-8th grade classmates from 8-1 & 8-2 (72 total) we could miraculously locate & gather.  We ended up at St. Anthony’s Catholic School on Manhattan Avenue, where our 8th grade favorite teacher, Sister Mary Dorothea was part of. Helen, William Modzelewski & myslef were part of the team to gather whoever we could to go forward with our mission in re-connecting again after so many years in hopes that we can recognize each other again from childhood to adulthood….humor played an important part for the 3 of us. No words can describe/express the fun we had with this puzzle to bring it all together, meet again in life & I’m sure William will agree with me, that it was a total pleasure working with someone as special as Helen!  Sometimes, we don’t realize the value of people until they are gone….but somehow, I personally knew the value of that beautiful smile connected with her 2 cute dimples when I first met her & spoke to her in our Uki language…All I can say is: GOD is so good with blessings & only time & maturity makes us realize how lucky  w e   r e a l l y   a r e !  from Irene Nieves Palkaninec, Helen’s Ukrainian Classmate from Grammar School:

February 10, 2015

Dear Ray and Family: I have never met you nor your daughters. I just wanted to express my sadness upon hearing of the death of Helen. We were friends many, many years ago in Greenpoint, Brooklyn – I remember her with a smile.

February 05, 2015

Dear Ray
I was so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing.  She will be greatly missed.  Ray Landis notified me.  Hope you remember me.  I was the bailiff for Judge Gorbey and also the one that USED my George Forman Grill all the time!!!  I miss seeing and talking to you.My sincere sympathy to you and your daughters.  My prayers are with you and your family. 
Sincerely
Rita Good

February 05, 2015

Dear  Ray
I was so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing.  Ray Landis notified me. Hope you remember me.  I was the bailiff for Judge Gorbey and I was the one that ALWAYS used my George Forman Grill!!   I know she will be greatly missed.  My sincere sympathy to you and your daughters.  My prayers are with you and your family.  I am physically unable to come to the servies.
Sincerely
Rita Good
 
 

February 05, 2015

we are so very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you           the currys/distasi’s

February 02, 2015

Dearest Ray,Christine & Claire, my heart goes out to you. I am so shocked and heartbroken that my friend, your wife and mom, has left this world and has gone into the arms of our Father. I can hear her laugh, i can feel her close I can sence the love she had, and still has for you. Because our souls are forever, and not in human form, they continue to be. The love she has shared remains. She walks with you, she is part of you, she lives in you and everyone her lifr touched. I am so very sorry for your loss. May Gods Peace help you during this difficult time, Donnagail 

February 02, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing.  She was a wonderful woman and a blessing to me in the business.  She will be greatly missed. Praying for God’s comfort for the family. 
Keith Buckbee