Sue Hellmann Obituary
A native of New York she was the wife of David Hellmann, who survives, and the daughter of Robert Whitney and Mary Alice Shepherdson Whitney, both deceased. Sue was an administrative assistant for the Veterinary School at Cornell University. She played with the Syracuse Brigadiers Drum Corps and the Mighty St. Joes Alumni Drum Corps. Sue was an avid gardener who loved her flowers.
In addition to her husband those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Wayne Park and wife Machelle and Brian Park; sisters, Ardele Suozzo and Norma Coates; and brother, Jack Whitney.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Park and her sister, Pam Wordell.
At Sues request no formal services will be held. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Sue, please visit our Tree Store.
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