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Helen Soter Obituary
Helen Seferi Soter, age 84, formerly of Monroe, CT and Snohomish, WA, beloved wife of the late Arthur K. Soter, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Born in Bridgeport on March 10, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Clanthi Seferi. Before her retirement, Helen was an administrative assistant for Hillcrest Middle School in Trumbull, CT for many years. Helen was a dedicated parishioner of St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church, where she volunteered countless cooking hours in the kitchen. She made many long-lasting friendships at the church and will be deeply missed. Helen was a giving person who always put others before herself. She dedicated much of her time volunteering at the North End Little League, where her children played baseball, and the Snohomish food bank. Her selflessness and caring spirit were evident in all aspects of her life. Above all Helen was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. The unconditional love she gave will forever live in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her dear son Anthony Soter. Survivors include two loving children, Nicholas Soter and his wife Jennifer of Groveland, MA and Karen Maietto and her husband Frank "Sid" of Snohomish, WA, four cherished grandchildren, Rebecca, Jamie, Nicholas and Melanie, loving sisters, Florence Evanko and Gloria Rubis of Monroe, brothers, Norman Seferi and his wife Helen of Newtown and Spiro Seferi and his wife Karen of Trumbull, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. directly in St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church, 504 Sport Hill Rd., Easton with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, Monroe. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. A prayer service will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.abriola.com.
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Jim and Barb Pandaru
January 17, 2025
Dear Karen and Nick and Family
We're so very sorry to learn that Helen has left us. She wore her heart on her sleeve. Your mom and dad were the best. May her memory be eternal.
Sally and Gil Schoonmaker
January 5, 2025
Helen and Art were our neighbors. Although we didn´t know them well socially, they were always there for us in time of need. If we needed suggestions for home repair or who to call for heating oil, I would call Helen and she gave good advice. One day she called to tell me she noticed one of my headlights was out when I pulled into the driveway the night before. She would keep an eye on our house when we went away. She and Art were perfect neighbors!
May she rest in peace with Art and Anthony.
Pat Alessio
January 5, 2025
I worked with Helen at Hillcrest. She was always helpful to all who entered the office at school.
MaryAnn Sarzynski
January 4, 2025
I worked with Helen at Hillcrest and she always had a smile and helpful attitude. She was the first person to greet you when you came into the office. May peace surround her family and was glad to have known her.
Suzanne Burr Monaco
January 3, 2025
I worked with Helen for many years at Hillcrest. She was a lovely woman with patience and a smile for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you continue to cherish all the good memories you hold in your heart.
Suzanne Burr Minaco
Jean Eaton
January 2, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing Helen and I am so grateful. Helen loved and cared deeply for her children and especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to the entire Soter family.
June Gentile-McNally
January 2, 2025
Karen and Nick. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and put up with all of us back in the day. May she rest in peace with your dad and Tony.
June
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