Obituary of Helen Mikulski

Helen E. Mikulski Middletown, New York Helen E. Mikulski left our world and entered into heaven to join the love of her life, Andrew F. Mikulski Sr. on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at St. Theresa's Nursing Home after a long illness. She was 89. The daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie Klikuszowian Gancarcik, she was born on October 12, 1922 in Ogdensburg, NJ. When World War II broke out, Mom was proud of doing her patriotic duty by working at the Picattiny Arsenal. There were quite a few hair-raising stories about her job, which was putting the fuses in the bombs. A family statement reads, "5'2, eyes of blue, a short spitfire with a zest for life-she will live in our hearts forever." Besides raising four children, Mom enjoyed being a deli manager at Lloyds, ShopWell and Acme Supermarkets. Helen is survived by 3 children: Catherine Panaro and her husband Vincent of Middletown; Andrew Mikulski Jr. and his wife Anne of Westbrookville; Deborah Fowler and her husband Arthur of Wurtsboro and daughter-in-law Kathleen Mikulski of Middletown. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Cathy-Jo Beairsto; Patrick Panaro; Amanda Halfon; Kristy Mikulski; Rita Burns; Meghan Henry; Kierstan Mikulski; her 9 great grandchildren: Andrew Velazquez; Nicholas Velazquez; Phoebe Panaro; Robert Mikulski; Derek, Aidan & Justin Halfon; Ryan Mikulski and Patrick Burns. Helen was predeceased by her husband Andrew and her son Bob; four sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday May 11, 2012 at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc. 72 West Main Street Middletown. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Saturday May 12, 2012 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Middletown. She will lovingly be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Middletown, NY. Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc. Middletown, NY