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Helen McDonough Obituary

McDONOUGH - Helen, of Cambria Heights, NY, on November 1, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph (Maryellen) and Eileen (Patrick) Minogue. Dear grandmother of Thomas, Maeve, and Jay. Visiting Sunday 7-9pm and Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm at O'Brien-Sheipe Funeral Home Inc., 640 Elmont Rd. (corner Dutch Bdwy.) Elmont. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:30am at St. Boniface RC Church 631 Elmont Rd. Interment Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY. in lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Helen to the Ronald McDonald House, New Hyde Park, NY, would be appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 2, 2008.

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Emily McNamara

November 3, 2008

Dear Eileen and family,

All my sympathy for your loss. Your mother was blessed to have such a lovely and caring family. I'm sure you feel blessed to have had her. May God's strength help you during this difficult time.

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