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Helen Cordes Obituary

HELEN CORDES -of Riverside died on February 14, 2007 at the Richard L. Rosenthal Hospice Residence in Stamford, CT. She was 81 years old. Helen was born February 26, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to Walter and Florence Elliot Rogers. She is survived by her daughter Linda Borges and son in law Dr. James Borges of Riverside, CT. Helen is also survived by her grandchildren Meghan Borges of Norwalk, CT and James Borges, Jr of Denver, CO. Her husband Frederick predeceased her in 2002. A memorial mass will be 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at the St. Catherine of Sienna Chapel in Riverside, CT. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Richard L. Rosenthal Hospice Residence, 100 Shelburne Rd., Stamford, CT 06902.

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Published by GreenwichTime on Feb. 16, 2007.

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Corinne Miller Warnock

February 22, 2007

We were sad to here of your Moms passing. We were in Puerto Rico with Aunt Beaty till 2-21. Your Mom was a special person and will be missed. Corinne

Linda Carney-Bingham

February 22, 2007

So sad to hear of your Mom's passing-she was one of my favorite Coral Club "aunts". My thoughts & prayers are with you.

nancy constantino

February 18, 2007

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family,Linda.Your mom was one of the "best" @Aunt Min's!!

Fondly,
Nancy Constantino(Heller)

Ruth Erway

February 18, 2007

Sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know I am thinking about you during this difficult time.

FRANK DEMARCO & FAMILY

February 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patty "Carney" Kollhopp

February 16, 2007

So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was one of my favorite "aunts" and will always remember her welcome when I visited her in Florida. I'm down in Florida now with my husband, Fred; otherwise would have come up for the service. Our love and prayers to you, Linda and the family.

Marie Chiappetta

February 16, 2007

Prayers and condolences to you Linda and Jim.
Lou and I are in Ft Myers, Fla,
Sorry not to be at the Mass for Helen.She was a lovely lady. God will welcome her. Marie Chiappetta

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