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Christopher Helt Obituary
Christopher Alan Helt of Middletown, NY, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 19, 2008 at VA Hudson Valley HCS, Castle Point, NY. He was 61.
Born in Middletown, NY on October 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Christopher and Clara Mae Hinds Helt.
Chris served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He is a past member of the Napanoch Fire Company and was a self-employed handyman.
Surviviors include two daughters, Tracy Helt of Kingston, Christina Helt of Ellenville; his son, John Helt of Jacksonville, FL; four brothers: James and Gary of Middletown, David of Chester, Robert of Campbell Hall; five sisters: Irene Kurlander and Suzanne Geer of Middletown, Rose Wilson and Sharon Evans of Fort White, FL, Virginia Lepp of St. Petersburg, FL; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Joseph Helt; his sister, Kathleen Brassfield and niece, Kelly-Ann Geer.
The family will be present to receive friends and family on Thursday, May 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Morse Funeral Home, Inc., 33 Railroad Ave., Middletown, NY, with a celebration of Chris's life at 8 p.m. Cremation will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Morse Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-343-6918.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Helt
Colleen (Helt) Stewart
June 17, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy is with Christopher's family. I know, just by conversation with Ann how close you all were to him. I know he will always be close to your hearts. May he be at peace and no longer in pain.
JoAnn stretch
June 6, 2008
To Christopher's family
I am so sorry for the lost of a family memember . its very hard and painful .but chiris is always in our hearts . and he will be watching over all of his LOVE ones . i hope as the days goes by the healing will be easier for all of the family . as a friend of his i will miss him too .. my prays are with all of you's ,, take care . Jo Ann S.
Julia Pflug (DePuy)
May 22, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Uncle Chris' family. He truly will be missed. His pain and suffering has been relieved and he is now with his family above. May god bless you all.
dennis helt
May 21, 2008
sorry to hear of this bad news I beleive he is in a much better place where there is no pain or suffering and with other family members who have passed..(Chris see you on the other side
JoAnn Strafford (Housman)
May 21, 2008
My deapest sympathy to all of Chris's family... he was always a part of my family and he will always be in my heart and prayers. He will be deeply missed by all... I'm very glad I got to see him recently...Love ya Chris... rest in peace the suffering is over...
FRED & SHIRLEY KEMP
May 21, 2008
We have always rembered Chris Sr.& Claras family and all of Cris Jr. siblings with the greatest fondness, and considered them a real sucsess story, and especially Irene, love always
Rose wilson
May 21, 2008
Chris, I will miss you very much, you will never be forgotten.
But I now know that you are finally out of pain and at peace.
Love Your sister and birthday present ......Rosie aka roach!!!!
beth churchill
May 21, 2008
My sincere sympathy to all of Chris's family.Although he and my sister (Lee)were no longer married I always considered him a part of our family. I am glad I had the opportunity to visit with him while he was in Horton Hospital.
May he rest in peace.
Beth Churchill
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