Larry Helwig Obituary
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Paul Butera
August 22, 2019
I miss you
Joanne McArthur
April 17, 2019
I miss his sparkling eyes and deep chuckle. I miss seeing him walking up and down Red Oak Way. I am glad however to see his beautiful home occupied by some very friendly folks! They are lovingly caring for the home the way Larry and Marti used to.
Syd Henry
August 18, 2017
I just read about Larry's passing in the ESU Alumni Herald.
My sincere condolences. Larry was a terrific football player and an even better person.
He was a real gentleman.
May he rest in peace.
Teammate ESU 1965 undefeated football team.
May 1, 2017
To Larry's Family,
May you find comfort,
strength, and peace
in the knowledge
that love is eternal.
With Love,
Winnie & Chet Dalgewicz
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Bill Gobrecht
April 28, 2017
So very sorry for the family. I met Larry in 8th grade at Brookside. We went to high school and graduated together. He was always nice to me. Again, my condolences.
Susan Koslosky
April 28, 2017
I light this candle in remembrance of a great man, Larry Helwig, of which I had the privilege of knowing. May his family find peace at this time.
Elvira Ketchapaw
April 27, 2017
So heartbroken
to hear of your Dadâs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at
this very difficult time as we pray for strength and peace. Larry and Kathy, we are sending you lots of
love and hugs.
Our hearts go out to you.Allie and
Niko Brico â Grand Rapids, MI
Bob Wildasin
April 27, 2017
Still trying to process this tragic news. Larry was one of my very closest friends since 1959, played football together for three years, and have remained close ever since. We just traveled together to Colorado several months ago and had an opportunity to recount many wonderful experiences. I know he positively affected many lives through his teaching and coaching. He loved it!! We have lost a great one. My sincerest sympathy and best wishes to Larry and Amy and prayers for Jane's recovery.
Lynne Ewen
April 26, 2017
What a loss! I remember teaching with Larry at Bernards High School and what an impression he made on the young teachers.
Rest in Peace, Larry.
Ed and Bernie Gekosky
April 26, 2017
My Freshman Football Coach in his first year at Manville. I liked him so much, he talked me, and numerous others, to go out for wrestling, and golf, something I had never before envisioned. We had four great years together on all three teams! When my Father died suddenly my senior year, he went out of his way to make sure I was doing ok.
Coach Helwig called me out of a Basking Ridge Football game, in 1969, just after I scored a TD. He had a good chuckle at my girlfriend (now wife) wearing proudly my prior year game Jersey on the sidelines. She had a coat over it until the TD, he said! He had a good, kind, knowing laugh. We considered He and Marti friends.
My wife Bernie and I enjoyed knowing Coach and Marti. We tried to exchange holiday greetings all these years, usually including notes on our families. Very sad when Marti passed. Very sad Coach is now gone. Larry Helwig was a really good Coach, Teacher, Mentor, Friend, and Man.
We saw him last at a reunion last Fall. He looked great. His warm smile was most welcoming, and. becoming!
Our sympathies to all who were close to him; our recognition that so many will have many, many wonderful fond memories of Coach Helwig.
Manville High School
Class of 1970 and 1971
Susan Koslosky
April 26, 2017
I hope Larry's children can find peace in the knowledge that he was well loved!! I only knew him for 6 months as he was my landlord however he was a lovely person
Eileen Downs
April 26, 2017
Coach Helwig was a wonderful, kind man with a terrific sense of humor. Always smiling, he warmed the halls of SWMHS back in 1977. Rest in Peace Coach.
KATHY AND GLEN Ray
April 26, 2017
Kathy and I are devastated by the loss a true friend and great person. So many memories over the years- ESSC Football, ESU Homecomings, golf, Lake Ontario fishing trip, and Florida visit. We will miss Larry's stories, good humor, laugh, and positive outlook on life. He was so proud of his family. May your wonderful memories of him bring you comfort in your times of sorrow.
Rest in peace our friend
Kathy & Glen Ray
D & S Reed
April 26, 2017
Looking out across the street will NEVER BE the same anymore without seeing Larry wave back to us. Of course, that wave would usually turn into walking across to our driveway and engaging in a lively conversation from soup (literally!) to nuts! How he loved to get on his lawn tractor and cut his grass with his big brimmed hat! A true Friend and Wonderful Neighbor for over 40 years! The loss of Marti is still heartbreaking enough, but now losing Larry so suddenly, is extremely sorrowful! Our sincere, deepest, and heartfelt sympathy to Larry Jr., Amy, and Larry's entire family. Dorothy & Steve Reed
Joanne McArthur
April 26, 2017
We were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We enjoyed many car shows together. He and Marti used to help drive cars for us. I live on the same street and would see him all the time in the yard - smiling and waving! I will miss seeing him.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Rest in Peace Larry.
Joanne McArthur and Tom Reddington
Maryann Harvey
April 26, 2017
Sending love to Jane and Larry's family. He was a wonderful man and my neighbor for seven years. I looked forward to our frequent talks at the driveway. Always a kind word. He was a man you could depend on, straight forward and good. Will miss you, my friend.
Bob Harmon
April 26, 2017
Larry,
Had a great time this winter in Florida playing golf with you and Glen Ray. It was fun reminiscing about our fun days at ESSC. You were always a "class act" see you on the next tee.
Love ya, Bob Harmon
Paul Butera
April 25, 2017
I love you Larry Helwig love Paul David Butera.
Christine Hanneken
April 25, 2017
Offering my deepest condolences to Larry's family.
I am a friend of Jane, and met Larry through her at CHS. They were truly happy together! He was always smiling, and spreading joy, his cheerful disposition will be sorely missed at CHS.
May Larry rest in peace.
Sean Clarke
April 25, 2017
RIP Coach, I enjoyed playing football for him as a 1977 Sayreville graduate. Always very helpful but full of laughs and life.I'm proud to say that he is one of only two coaches that I had sign my high school yearbook, really liked him.God bless.Sean Clarke
Jackie Takacs-Mey
April 25, 2017
Dear Larry and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your dads passing. Our family sends you thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
George Katchak
April 25, 2017
I am saddened by the events that happened last weekend. Larry was always a friend to me at ESSC and on the football team. Larry was the punter and I was the center so we did spend al lot of time together on the football field. My memory of Larry was to see him always with a smile on his face and a positive attitude. I moved to Kentucky right after graduation and we hadn't seen each other until about 4 years ago. I will miss him at college events that I might get to in years to come. Lately I noticed he is sporting a Colonel Sanders goatee. He sure would have made a good one. He will be missed.
BILL SCAROLA
April 25, 2017
My Sympathies & Prayers to the Family! He was a Great guy, always looking for the 'lighterside' of life, & work. After Coaching & Teaching with him for 30 plus yrs, it it a Pleasure to have known Him! GOD BLESS!
Beth Hogan
April 25, 2017
Larry, I am devastated. My heart goes out to you and your family. I adored your Father. He always had a hug, a smile AND a twinkle in his eye! I will miss him.
Love, Alan and Nan Weismantel
April 25, 2017
Dear Amy, Larry and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories from ESU and the visits when all of you stopped by in Hanover. Our hearts go out to you. Sending our prayers.
Heather McCarron
April 25, 2017
So very sorry to hear about Larry. He was such a nice man who was greatly respected by the Special Olympics family. Rest in peace.
April 25, 2017
Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at HOSEA 13:14 L Ohio
Chloe O'Reilly
April 25, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. Larry and Kath, we are sending you lots of love and hugs. Our hearts go out to you. Love, Chloe and Mike.
Patrick Myers
April 25, 2017
Thank You Coach for Teaching Me the Game of Golf and Teaching me to Drive. God Bless and Rest in Peace. Sending Prayers to the Family.
Anna Butera
April 24, 2017
Our prayers to Amy, Larry and family. Larry was the best. He was Paul's golf coach and Paul loved and respected him. Paul said that Larry always listened to him. We will always treasure his friendship. Thank you for sharing you dad with us.
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