Helen C. Doria

Dear Marie,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jim and Rosie: it's been a long time however will never forget the Doria's. I lost a close friend on Christmas Eve and came across the Doria name in the notices. I am so very sorry for your loss. If your sister met up with my friend, no doubt they are both in great company and discussing how they can straighten out Chicago. Please accept my condolences.

Helen was by far one of the most connected, passionate and energetic advocates for the arts and artists in Chicago. Her smile and laughter, her probing questions, her spirit of inclusion will be deeply missed. As they say in Ghana when an important leader passes away, " a great tree has fallen." Certainly, Chicago has lost an important advocate, innovative programmer and true and devoted friend. I will miss her deeply.

Helen was the most awesome individual and I feel privileged to have known her and worked with her. She was not only the extraordinary, caring, brilliant, insightful and inclusive individual that was loved by so many varied and many, but I believe she found her true spirituality. I hope and believe that Helen found great comfort from within as well as from all who were around her who I know she loved very much.
I miss Helen very much.

My heart goes out to the family, I worked w/ Helen at the Park Dist. & alot of us are just finding out about this. Helen will truly be missed.

I only just learned of Helen's passing. I worked with Helen at the Chicago Park District. Helen was always so positive and so enthusiastic. I am sure that heaven will have some wonderful upgrades, but on earth we will surely miss her and her great smile and laugh. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Helen was one of the great cultural leaders of this city. It is up to us to carry on her work to continue to make Chicago a better, thriving city.

I only just heard about Helen's passing -- what a great lady! She made enormous contributions to Chicago, and we will miss her energy, imagination, and spirit.

Aunt Marie and all the Doria family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Remembering Mark's dear cousin Helen and picturing them together in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Love, Donna Nicole and Zach