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Helen Demczar Obituary

Demczar, Helen O. WATERVLIET Helen O. Sandowycz Demczar, 70, of Third Avenue, died suddenly at her residence on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Born on July 30, 1937 in Zdynia, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Petro and Maria Perun Sandowycz. She was the loving wife of John S. Demczar, whom she married on September 22, 1963. Mrs. Demczar arrived in Manhattan from Poland in 1961. After two years, she moved to Watervliet. Helen worked at Montgomery Wards in Menands, Coverts in Watervliet and retired from Albany County Nursing Home in 1999 where she worked as a seamstress. Mrs Demczar was a devoted and very active member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church along with being a member of the ladies auxiliary. Survivors include her husband John; her son, Stephen and his wife Lynn Demczar, all of Watervliet; a brother, Mikolaj and sister, Amelia Sandowycz, both of Poland. She was predeceased by siblings, Anna Sucho-wacka and Sofia Doloszycki. The funeral will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. from the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Watervliet with Rev. Mikhail Myshchuk officiating. Interment in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Colonie. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4-7 p.m. with the Parastas service at 6:30 p.m. Those wishing to remember Helen in a special way may make a contribution in her memory to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2410 4th Avenue, Watervliet, NY 12189. For an online guest registry, please visit: parkerbrosmemorial.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 26, 2007.

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Jeanne Millett

November 7, 2007

To John and family:

I was so sorry to hear of Helen's death when you came to the office yesterday. I will always remember her beautiful smile. I loved those glompkies she made for me! You are in my prayers.

Jeanne Millett NP Upstate Gastroenterology Troy

Robert Cleiss

October 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

MARY OBRIEN

October 29, 2007

TO HELEN FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HELEN WAS A VERY NICE PERSON.I WORK WITH HER AT ANN LEE HOME.WE HAD A ALOT OF FUN TOGETHER.SHE WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ANYONE, SHE TALK ABOUT HER SON AND HUSBAND ALOT SHE LOVE BOTH OF YOU ALOT. GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TOO.

ANDY & GINNY HYRA

October 28, 2007

TO THE DEMCZAR FAMILY, PLEASE KNOW OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME, REMEMBER ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES YOU HAD TOGETHER,.

paul pomykala

October 27, 2007

Steve, very sorry to here about your mom. Like life is in't tough enough with the work stuff going on, go luck to you and your family. I will say a pray for you and your family.

Jack & Daria Spiak

October 27, 2007

To the whole Demzcar Family. We send our condolences and prayers for all of you. Unfortunatley, we are in Connecticut and were not able to see you.

Pani Demczar was a special lady. I will miss seeing her smiling face and friendly conversation.

My God Help you through this difficult time.

Love,

Michael and Claudia Borecky

October 27, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the comfort of your friends and family bring you peace.

Tommy (Finn) Finlan

October 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert Karabin

October 27, 2007

Our prayers are with you and your entire family.

Brian & Ann Walters

October 26, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Paula Morelli-Czupil & family

October 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

The Staff of Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home

October 26, 2007

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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