Richard Hellman

Truly a remarkable and kind man.

Even though considerable time has passed, my memories and visions of Uncle Richard and Aunt Vi remain strong...They were such happy times spent with them and the family that these "ETCHED" memories will be with me forever and I will be a better and happier person because of that. We have lost many of our family and I am glad that the memories will carry us thru the rest of our lives. May all of our departed Loved Ones Rest in Peace Eternal.....

Although it's been years since my Uncle Richard died, I think of him often and fondly. I mention his poetic VJ Day Letter at least several times a year to different people, and I love his concluding sentence: "If, with our fighting friends of all the world, we could win a war, we know that we can and must win a happy long peace."

Dear Peter, Liz, and Caroline,

I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I have many fond memories of him and your mother while you all were living at Lake Barcroft. You all are in my prayers. I send my love and hugs to you all. Fondly, Beverly Black Roca

I am saddened to learn of the death of Richard. When I lived in Rhode Island and worked at the Jewish newspaper there, he and I frequently chatted about his experiences with the small but passionate Jewish community in Narragansett. I send my warmest thoughts to his family.

The Hellman brothers were bigger than life as I grew up. They were all different and "experts" at different things. As a young man after my mothers passing I spent time with many of them but remember with fondness the time spent with Uncle Richard, Aunt Vi and the kids in Falls Church Virginia. I remember those days with fondness and a great sigh! We will miss Uncle Richard as we miss all great men and always remember the time spent with him.

My Uncle Richard was very special to me, I was the youngest of the Hellman neices and have memories of writing to him when he was in the navy. As Grandpa Hellman called me his personal secretary.
I had letters that Uncle Richard sent me that described the beautiful skies that he saw while on the ship. In one letter he said that he was glad that he wasn't a painter as he would go mad trying to paint the beautiful colors. My Aunt violet was the sweetest person and very...

I was saddened by the news of Uncle Richard's passing. I have fond memories of Richard, Violet and their children, my cousins. Richard always had a twinkle in his eyes that convinced me that he was present in the here-and-now environment as well in an even better place that he caught glimpses of. That other place was one in which there was peace and a univeral belief in humor, even if it was off beat. It was a fine, comfortable and inviting vantage point from which those who were fortunate...

My thoughts and love are with you all at this time. I have fond memories as a little girl of visiting Aunt Vi and Uncle Richard's home. I remember warmth, kindness, and Aunt Vi's smile. I miss you, as well as Caroline, Elizabeth, and Peter. I will always remember Uncle Richard with fondness. Sending love across the miles. God Bless...
Jill Hellman Evans and family (Dave , Emily, and Victoria)