Helen M. Triptow's Obituary
Helen Triptow Obituary
HELEN M. TRIPTOW (nee Mataloy), aged 89 years, left this Earth to be with God on Saturday, September 3rd 2016. She will be deeply missed by her children - Christine Pompili (Kenneth) , James Jr. (Louise), Eileen Matthes (the late James) and Kurt (Debbie). She leaves behind many Grandchildren - Jennifer (Dan), Ken (Melanie), William (Kristi), Kelly (Roy), Katie (Craig), Patrick (Summer), Michael (Leigh), Gretchen (Jeff), Jill and Lynn. Also many Great-Grandchildren - Connor, Maddie, Brooke, Piper, Rylie, Parker, Max, Jack, Henry, Aria, Jenna - and Gunner and Quinn who have yet to join us in this world. She will also be missed by Forrest Gump (her cat) and her neighborhood cats who will undoubtedly miss their daily feedings. In Heaven she joins her husband James who passed away in 1984 and is no doubt wondering where she's been for the last 32 years. Also greeting her with open arms will be her Father Joe and her Mother Marie - her siblings James, Virginia and William - and son-in-law James Matthes. She was a fighter till the end having beat several types of cancer among other illnesses. While her will to carry on was strong but her body just could not hang on any longer. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. Friends may call at GOLUBSKI DELIBERATO FUNERAL HOME 4747 TURNEY RD. CORNER of GARFIELD BLVD. FOR VISITATION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 FROM 4-8PM. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 9:15am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Monica Church at 10:00 am. Online condolences may be submitted at GDFH.net. In lieu of flowers she asked that you donate to the animal charity of your choice.
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