Photo courtesy of Peppler Funeral Home - Allentown
Allentown, New Jersey
Jul 21, 1953 – Apr 27, 2018 (Age 64)
Walter F. Helfrecht, Jr., 64, of Upper Freehold Twp., passed away Friday, April 27, 2018. Born in Orange, NJ, he attended West Orange High School and was a 1975 graduate of NJIT. He worked for Allied Signal/Bendix Corp. as an electrical engineer for many years before opening H&M Analytical Services with his husband, William Mayo. Walt was a proud member of the Presbyterian Church of Toms River Choir and was extremely involved in his community. He was environmentally, civically and politically active serving as a member on many committees including the Doctors Creek Watershed Association.
Son of the late Walter and Frances Helfrecht, he was predeceased by three sisters, Florence Williams (Helfrecht), Debbie Israel (Kay) and Evelyn Mosier (Kay). Walt is survived by his husband, Bill Mayo; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jack Williams, Brian and Elizabeth Mayo and Gayle Owen; his beloved cats, Dawg and Princess Di as well as many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 1st from 1-4pm and again 6-9pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St., Allentown, NJ. Inurnment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Help Hope Live organ recipient support organization at www.helphopelive.org.
Read MoreMy friend, I miss you so much. Just yesterday, I was speaking of you to my daughter. I was telling her of the wonderful friendship we had. You will forever be in my heart ❤
Ann Phelps
April 22, 2021 | Aguanga, CA
Walter, I think of you literally daily, as I use my reunion mug in my bathroom. I offer a prayer fir you and smile at the memory of an old friend.
Jeff Lawler
April 23, 2020 | Three Bridges, NJ | Friend
Oh Walter. I think of you often, bringing warmth to my heart. Every so often I come across a letter, a posting or something from you and I smile. You are so missed.
Ann Phelps
April 22, 2020 | Aguanga, CA | Friend
Walter, I miss you so much. It is still hard to believe you are gone, a year and hardly a day goes by that I smile thinking about you. You made such a difference in my life, I so miss our calls and emails. You would have loved the wild flowers out here this year.
Melanie Phelps
April 27, 2019 | Aguanga, CA | Friend
Its hard to believe Walter is gone a year already. The memory of him seems so fresh, his personality so present. Heaven rejoices as we mourn the loss of a good man. RIP Walter, you made a difference while you were here.
Jeff Lawler
April 27, 2019 | Hillsborough, NJ | Friend
You are sorely missed by all your friends and family.
Candi Feinberg
April 26, 2019 | Fair Lawn, NJ | Friend
I'm so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13
C L
May 08, 2018
My condolences to Bill and the rest of Walter's family. From junior high years when I had to ask him to scrunch down so that I could see over his head, to years later collaborating on two reunions- I will miss his calmness and determination.
Robin Ginsberg Guarino
Robin Ginsberg Guarino
May 02, 2018 | West Orange, NJ
Had the honor of being a member of the same church choir with Walter. he truly brightened our music.
John Catalano
April 30, 2018 | Brick, NJ
