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Helen Medica Obituary
Helen Kathryn Medica, 74, of Scottsville, Virginia, died peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at her home with her loving family at her side.
She was born May 29, 1935, in New York City, the daughter of Marguerite and James Barry Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Monaghan.
She is survived by her husband, Adolph John; her sons, John of The Plains, Virginia, and James of Aldie, Virginia; daughters- in-law, Megan and Kimberly; and her grandchildren, John Paul, Lauren Holly and Owen Christopher.
Helen grew up in New York City, graduated from Notre Dame Academy and the Katharine Gibbs School of New York. She modeled at the Ford Modeling Agency of New York through which she met and later married her husband of 52 years Adolph John. A resident of Scottsville, Virginia, for 19 years she invested her time supporting and regularly attending the St. George Catholic Church. She served as a member of the board of Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville-Albemarle and participated in many local charitable functions and causes. Helen enjoyed her leisure time as a member of the Virginia Creepers Garden Club, Tri-County Riding Club and the Farmington Country Club. In addition she participated in local bridge and yoga groups. She also enjoyed traveling extensively around the world throughout her life. Most importantly Helen treasured and maximized the time spent with her loving family.
The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Piedmont for their vocational excellence, tremendous responsiveness, support and care of Helen during the final phase of her life in addition to the medical staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
A memorial mass to celebrate her life will be held at St. George Catholic Church of Scottsville, Virginia, on 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in her name to Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville (cvillemeals.org) and the Hospice of the Piedmont (hopva.org).
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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December 3, 2009
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Terry Lee McCormick-Mosvold
December 2, 2009
Dear Al, John and Jamie,
Both Erik and I are so sadden about the passing of Helen and we want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. She was truly a beautiful, warm and remarkable young lady. She has always welcomed us when we would come over to visit with you guys. I still remember the last time we were all together, you and Helen were getting ready to go to Italy for your 50th anniversary with the kids, and it was early morning and we had to have a glass of wine. In her mind, it was 5:00 somewhere in the world and we had just finished eating breakfast and you could not tell her no!
The thing that I will missed the most about her is the wonderful smile that she had! She was always greeting you with a smile and hugs and the joy of being able to visit with you. Also we must remember the laughter!!!
As far as we are concerned, she is in a better place and is at peace. We shall all see here again and have a wonderful time together.
Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you during this time.
Love, Erik and Terry Lee
December 2, 2009
Our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family during this time. To have known Helen was to truly see and understand the true meaning of the word "Lady". Her sweet smile, kind heart and gracious attitude will never be forgotten. Mary Frances has many fond memories of time spent together, phone calls, visits, giggling & laughing and shared secrets with a wonderful friend and neighbor. Helen would always call her when she went to the grocery store to see if she needed anything. Mary Frances would laugh and tell her she needed a million dollars. When they would speak next her reason for not bringing the money to her would be she could never find the right isle, not that she didn't look, they just kept moving it. Mary Frances feels it was a great honor to have had Helen as a close personal friend who she respected and admired and is greatful for the many memories that she has.
Our love and prayers to Al, John & Jamie and their families.
Mary Frances, Carolyn, Terry Lee & Rose
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