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Helen DeGonza Obituary

DeGonza, Helen E. GUILDERLAND Helen E. DeGonza, 90, formerly of Patricia Drive, passed away at Our Lady of Mercy Care Nursing Home on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was a daughter of the later Anthony and Josephine Coetta. Helen was an avid bowler and a charter member of the Trinity Christian Church. She was a dedicated homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Helen was the longest living of seven siblings. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Richard L. DeGonza on November 1, 1998. Helen is survived by sons, Richard E. DeGonza and his wife Betty of Guilderland, Raymond A. DeGonza and his wife Roberta of Guilderland and Garry B. DeGonza and his wife Laurie of Glenmont; and one daughter, Gail H. Farley of Guilderland; 12 grandchildren, eight great-grand-children; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home Inc., 5216 Western Turnpike, on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, 2008 at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Memory's Garden, Colonie.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 20, 2008.

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David DeGonza

August 29, 2008

Grandma,
You will be missed so much by all of us but you will always be in out hearts and never forgotten. I am so thankful that I had such a wonderful person as my grandmother and great-grandmother to my daughter. Love David, Kelly and Gianna

Sandra Feliciano

August 28, 2008

Helena since the first time I meet you . I Knew you were a spacial person a Angel if you will . You touched me and everyone around you . I feel very lucky and bless to have had you in my life . Even if it was for a short time . Your memory will live on through your family and friends .You will never be forgotten ..

Rest in Peace my sweet , sweet Angel..

Love always.
The Feliciano Family .

Dennis Hurley

August 24, 2008

Dick and Betty,
I was sorry to read of the passing of your mom. As we know, it was time for Jesus to take her home.
I miss seeing you - like the old days at Trinity. It was enjoyable going to the Services.
May The Lord bless you and your entire family.

Dee aka " Maria' "

August 23, 2008

My Helena'
I'm gonna miss you but I will never forget how I used to make you laugh and you telling me your crazy just like your father. The stories and memorie's you told me about how you and Grandpa met and how you fell in love with him and will alway's love him. That ment so much to me that you would share your memories with me. I will alway's be your Maria' and you will alway's be my Helena'. You will alway's have that special place in my heart. Love you alway's and forever.

Ray & Robbie

August 23, 2008

Mom,
The first rose will always be your's.

August 21, 2008

So sorry to hear about Helen. I remember all the memories from Trinity Christian Church. My thoughts & prayers are with you all for comfort & strength.
Robin Lynch (Mike & Pat Battisto's daughter)

Diane Coler-Cubit

August 20, 2008

Dick, Gail, Gary, Raymond & family; Please know that you all are in my prayers and my family sends their condolences on the loss of your mom, great aunt Helen. We will miss her smile and her wonderfully, warm commitment to family.

lynn secor

August 20, 2008

ray robbie and family,
So sorry for your loss, My thought are with you all.

Michael Reinhart

August 20, 2008

Tony and family I'm sorry to hear of your loss, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

valerie,corey & liz king

August 20, 2008

DEAR GAIL AND FAMILY, WE ARE SADDEN BY THE PASSING OF HELEN,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Labunski

August 20, 2008

Ray, Robbie and family,

We are sorry for your loss. Helen was a wonderful lady and will be missed. God bless you all.

Michael and Elena

cathy bohl & pat lito

August 20, 2008

Gail & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady. She's an Angel and was called to heaven . She will be watching over all her family .
If there's anything that we can do please don't hesitate to call us. God Bless and we send our hugs and kisses, Love Pat and cathy lito.

Karen, Gary, Julia and Logan Seyboth

August 20, 2008

Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I'm sure your Mom is feeling such peace in the comforts of Jesus. Please know my families prayers are with you. God bless.

Roger Proper

August 20, 2008

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Tina Bacon

August 20, 2008

Very sorry to hear about Aunt Helen.
My prayers go out to all of my cousins.
Cousin Tina (Traynor)Bacon

Delores SAlvinski

August 20, 2008

All my love and prayers to everyone on the passing of Aunt Helen. I will always remember her smile, and the good times she and mom had. In fact a neighbor, (Lorraine)who recently passed on became "my" Resident Aunt Helen, as she had the same mannerisms,and laugh as your mom. You did not know if she was being naughty or nice? We are all so very lucky to have had such a "group," of loving parents, and family. Life happens to you when you are not looking but forever we will have this....and I do miss those times.
God Bless,
Delores S.

Ann (Reinhart) Stewart

August 20, 2008

The Degonza family,
My condolences to your family. I am sorry for your loss.
Ann

Shantell (Reinhart) Vogel

August 20, 2008

Tony & Family,
I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Shantell & family

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