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HELEN "IDA" FARRELL

1920 - 2014

HELEN "IDA" FARRELL obituary, 1920-2014, Philadelphia, PA

BORN

1920

DIED

2014

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HELEN FARRELL Obituary

FARRELL


HELEN "IDA", age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2014. Ida was born in Phila., PA, on January 3, 1920, to the late Joseph and Lillian Kraus. She married the late Joseph F. Farrell, Sr. on July 5, 1941. During WWII, Ida worked at the U.S. Naval Base in Phila. After the death of her husband in 1973, Ida was employed by the Archdiocese of Phila. until her retirement at the age of 90 in 2010. Ida was a respected and well-known member of the community and could frequently be found at church- or watching her beloved Phillies on TV. She was a tremendous help to those who were sick, providing assistance to her parents, siblings and friends in times of need. She maintained her wit. Ida was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph F. Farrell, Sr.; sons Kevin and Joseph, Jr.; brothers John Kraus and Joseph Kraus; and sisters Katherine Kraus and Caroline Kraus. She is survived by 3 children Dr. Timothy P. (Barbara) Farrell, of Williamsburg, VA, Susan Farrell, of Phila. and Mary (Joe Talucci) Farrell, of Phila.; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Lillian Murray and Mary Noonan; sister-in-law Gloria Farrell Sandusky, brother-in-law James Sandusky; and "bonus" daughters Barbara Heimbacher and Mary Corazo. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 9-10:50 A.M. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (1404 S. 3rd St. Phila., PA 19147) Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Family requests memorial donations in her memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church. To express online condolences:

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jul. 14, 2014.

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July 16, 2014

Susan & the entire Farrell family -So sorry for your loss. Even though we did not know your mother it is very had to lose a parent.We know how hard you worked to keep her with you. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jack & Kathleen DelVecchio

Anne Finnegan

July 16, 2014

I will miss my dear Aunt Ida terribly. I have such wonderful memories of her, our summers spent at the shore on Wildwood Avenue and in later years taking her on vacation with us every summer. The last two years she didn't go with us were not the same. Bingo games will never be the same again. My children and grandchildren thought the world of her. They loved the cookies she always brought to the shore from the Melrose Diner. She will forever live in
our hearts. I am comforted in knowing that she has been reunited with family members that have gone before her. Our loss is truly heaven's gain.

Kathy Martino

July 15, 2014

To the Farrell Family:
So sorry for your loss.
Sending prayers your way.

July 15, 2014

Mary: Your Mom was so dear and she sure lived a long and full life. She will be baking her cookies in Heaven.
All my prayers for you and your family

Peggy Derby

Maureen DelCorio-Fratantoni

July 14, 2014

Ida was a great asset to her family, church and community. I have fond memories of greeting her while serving as Cantor and Lector at Sacred Heart. She was a one of a kind woman; classy and deserving of respect. Always kind and lovely; my day would not have been complete without her greeting. My prayers are with Susan, Mary and the rest of her family as they go forward.
Love and peace of Christ,
Maureen

July 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I did not know Ida personally, but knew of Ida who was an angel to my sister-law Olga, who was wonderful to Olga, as her other friends from Sacred Heart. What a blessing to have been a friend. Nothing at all was too much for Ida to do for you if you needed it. What a wonderful lady. God Bless you Ida. RIP
John & Mary Barishek

Kathy Palmer

July 14, 2014

Mary and Family,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lori and Barry Morrison

July 14, 2014

Mary, Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Stay strong and may the memories you shared be a source of comfort at this time

Dennice McKelvie

July 14, 2014

Tim, Susan & Mary...please accept our heartfelt condolences. Your mom was by far a very gracious & kind person that my family has had the privilege to know for many years. We will forever always remember how good she was to our son, Ryan. Always willing to babysit no matter when we ask & never ever forgetting his birthday. I know these past few years have been very difficult for her health wise. But WOW what a fighter she was. I'm sure your Dad was waiting for her with open arms. Our prayers will be with each of you at this most difficult time.
Dennice & Paul McKelvie

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