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Helen McCullagh Obituary

McCULLAGH - Helen Elizabeth, of Babylon, LI, on December 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James Patrick McCullagh. Loving mother of Robert (Diane) McCullagh, Joanne Freisem, Claire (Joseph) Lisi, Connie (the late Richard) Sperling, Ellen Bradley, Mary Katherine (Bill) Stroh, Robert Sarrapede and the late James McCullagh, Terrence McCullagh and Linda McCullagh. Cherished Nanny of Tara, Heather, Jennifer, Kristin, Monica, Kyle, Charlie, Allison, Wesley, Andrew, Megan, Liam, Jack, Teddy and Anna. Adored great grandmother of Kelly, James, Maddie, Emma, Olivia, Liana, Ruby, Wyatt, Hannah and Maeve. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1-4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Friday 12:30 PM, at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Babylon, LI. Cremation to follow. Visiting Thursday 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The LAM Foundation, 4520 Cooper Road, Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

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Published by Newsday on Dec. 29, 2016.

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Linda San Lucas

December 24, 2024

Hard to believe it has been 8 years since Helen passed. Her daughter Joanne and I have been great friends since the 1970s. Helen always welcomed me warmly and with great humor to her home. I always felt so comfortable in her presence.

Pat Withers

January 1, 2017

I just found out that Helen has died. I was out of town and I'm so sorry I missed her funeral. She was a wonderful, fun person. I volunteered with her at St. Joseph's Outreach. She loved her family and talked about you all a lot. I knew Monica and Alison from SJB and Jennifer from OLL. So sorry for your loss.

Linda San Lucas

December 29, 2016

Helen's daughter Joanne and I have been friends for about 42 years. I spent many summer weekends and holidays in Helen's company. She was always warm and welcoming to me and we had many great conversations and shared a lot of laughs. I will miss her warmth, hospitality and great humor.
All my love and condolences go out to Helen's large loving family and her many friends.
Sincerely,
Linda San Lucas

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29

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Dec

29

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Dec

30

Liturgy

12:30 p.m.

St. Joseph's R.C. Church

Babylon, LI, NY

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Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

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