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Hela Lipitz Obituary
Henrietta: October 8, 2016 at age 72. Predeceased by parents, Yuda & Dina Kinel. She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Jan Lipitz; sons, Jeffrey (Roxana) & Scott (Kelly) Lipitz; adored granddaughters, Ruby & Adriana; sister, Leja (David) Allyn; nephews, Seth (Rebecca) & Mark (Nadine) Allyn; as well as numerous other loving family members and dear friends.
Hela knew at a very early age that she would be a teacher and fulfilled that aspiration by spending many years as a teacher in the Rochester City School District. Upon her retirement from RCSD, she continued her lifelong desire to help children by serving as a substitute teacher at the Brighton Schools, until her illness no longer allowed her to continue.
She will be missed by her family, friends as well as many teaching colleagues and students.
Graveside Services will be held TODAY-MONDAY at 1 PM in Britton Road Cemetery. The family will receive friends MONDAY from 4-9 PM & TUESDAY 10 AM-1 PM at 23 Jenna Way in Henrietta. Donations may be made to Temple Beth El in her memory. To leave a message of condolence, visit:
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Caroline Sanchez
June 4, 2024
Mrs. Lipitz was my 4th grade teacher at #17 school back in the early 90´s. I ended up moving to Virginia that year, but often thought about her over the years. I wanted to look her up and see if she was still teaching and found her obituary. She instilled in me the passion for reading and made such a great impact on me. I only knew her for a short time, but I will never forget her. I know I´m super late, but I want to offer my condolences to the whole family.
Caroline Sanchez
Tina Bianchi
June 17, 2022
Mrs. Lipitz was my beloved 4th grade teacher. She fostered my love for reading, challenged me to improve my writing, and instilled a love for both in me. It was in her class that I decided I wanted to be a teacher, and I have now been teaching for 22 years in the RCSD. I recently heard of her passing, and I will never forget her!
Scott Lipitz
October 4, 2019
Miss ya everday, Mom.
Scoot the Toot
January 6, 2017
Missing you everyday, Mom.
Ermanno and Virginia Petocchi
November 7, 2016
We are truly sorry to learn about the loss of Hela. We were neighbors a few years ago and always admire her passion for gardening and her diligence of having the most beautiful house in the neighborhood! Really fun lady to know!
Our sincere condolences to Jan and family.
Ermanno and Virginia Petocchi (Sue Farber's friends)
October 18, 2016
Can't stop thinking about you, Mom.
October 16, 2016
Hela and I worked together at #17 school. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Josephine T. Riotto
October 15, 2016
I always looked up to Hela as a new teacher. She taught me a lot.
Most of all, I still cherish the time she invited me to be a part of her family for the Sabbath meal and all of the conversation that was held that evening. She was a special lady and a great teacher.
Nichole
October 14, 2016
She was my 5th grade teacher. She told me to never be ashamed of my intelligence. I became a teacher because of her inspiration.
Susan Agostinelli
October 12, 2016
I worked with Mrs. Lipitz at School #17 until she retired. She was a very dedicated teacher and a sweet lady and co-worker. I'm sorry for your loss!
April Murray-Hamilton
October 12, 2016
My 4th & 5th grade teacher everything she taught I remember... From her reading to us to her teaching us about Jewish religion... Very special.. Made an impact on me.. I enforce my daughter to read out loud as she did to us may God bless her
October 11, 2016
To the Lipitz family, please know that you are all in my prayers. Hela was one of the kind! One of the best teachers that I have ever known.
Mary D. Thomas - Teacher colleague from School 17
Shayna Gilman Salisbury
October 10, 2016
So sorry for the loss of Hela. My thoughts go out to the whole family.
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