Helen Sy Lao

Helen Sy Lao obituary, Maspeth, NY

Helen Sy Lao

Helen Lao Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Papavero Funeral Home - Maspeth on Oct. 29, 2025.
Beloved mother of Steven John Lao Sy, mother-in-law of Desiree, loving grandmother of Shanica, dear sister of Gloria Lao, Nancy Lao, Lilibeth Lao Sih and Thomas Lao, cherished cousin of Lydia Go, Carol Chua, Lele Uy and Lydia Chua, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
3-7 PM
Papavero Funeral Home
72-27 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
Tel: (718)651-3535
Funeral Mass:
Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11 AM
St. Ann's Church
58-02 146th Street
Flushing, NY 11355
Tel: (718)359-5996
Private Cremation:
Fresh Pond Crematory
61-40 Mount Olivet Crescent
Middle Village, NY 11379
Tel: (718)821-9700
Entombment of Cremains:
Garden of the Divine Word Columbarium
101 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue
Quezon City, 1112 Metro Manila
Philippines
Tel: +63 998 854 6372
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