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A longtime resident of Middletown, New York, Renee was born on January 19, 1954 in the Bronx, New York. Renee was fostered into her forever family at the age of 2.
Renee graduated from MHS in 1972 and was employed by Access Supports for living as an Assembler.
Renee was a sweet and kind woman who brought joy to whomever she met. Renee loved her family and friends without measure. She will be sadly missed, but happily celebrated.
Renee is survived by her daughter, Danielle Helms, grandchildren; Joseph, Kalib and Marissa, her brother, Kenneth DeAngelis and his wife Julie Ziavras. She is further survived by her foster brothers; Kevin Dooner and his wife Mary Dooner and Henry Encarnacion. In addition she leaves behind her nieces Erica DeAngelis and Melissa Zuber along with their spouses and many great nieces and nephews who adored her. Renee was predeceased by her foster parents John and Lillian Adams and her foster brother Richard Dooner.
The family would like to acknowledge all the support and dedication from caregivers and case management who aided Renee throughout her life. A special thanks to Kathy Samer for her love and dedication to Renee and her family.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 4-6 pm at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940.
Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home.
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Danielle Helms
December 1, 2024
I love you so much and appreciate you more then ever as the anniversary of your first year in heaven approaches. The world is not the same without you. I realize now that you are my angel in heaven that you were always my angel here in earth as well. The love you gave, the care, the concern, the patience, the selflessness can never be matched. I thank God every day that you were chosen as my mother and I would never change a thing about you.
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Danielle Helms
December 1, 2024
Danielle Helms
December 5, 2023
My mother was a true blessing to anyone that knew her. A beautiful soul, kind, giving, non judgemental, just a ray of light in the dark. I am truly sorry to anyone dealing with this pain with me. Please keep my mother alive in all your hearts by being kind, say hello to a stranger, buy someone a meal who may be hungry, smile at the baby behind you in line at the store. I love you Mom and I will do my best to follow in your footsteps.
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