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Nicholas Jones
Helen Johnopoulos
17 de febrero de 1922 - 24 de octubre de 2020
17 de febrero de 1922 - 24 de octubre de 2020
Beloved Wife Mother Grandma Great Grandma and Friend
Helen Johnopoulos, passed away in her sleep on October 24, 2020 at the age of 98.
Helen was a beloved wife, loving mom, adoring grandma, great-grandma, esteemed cousin and aunt, and dear friend to all that knew her.
Helen was born in New York City on February 17, 1922 to Angela and Gus Pappas.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Socrates, fondly known as Socky, a World War II Decorated US Air Force Corporal. Helen and Socky married on August 26, 1946 in NY and had a loving relationship throughout their marriage till Socky’s passing in 1993.
She frequently shared humorous stories of their life together.
Helen was a beloved mom to Tony, Cindy, Mia and Nicky. She raised her children with love and devotion with her husband, they were fondly known by grandkids as YiaYia and Papou and GG to her Great Grandkids.
Helen graduated from Columbia University and worked at Bellevue Hospital, Bank of Athens, and was a Legal Secretary for a Law Firm in Whitestone, NY for many years before retiring to Clearwater Beach, Florida in the early 1980's with her husband Socky.
Helen’s hobbies included artwork, piano, playing cards, crochet, reading, cooking, baking bread and cookies, and listening and dancing to Greek music. She loved walking on the sandy beach with her husband Socky.
Forever cherished is a memory of Helen and Socky walking hand in hand on the shoreline of Clearwater Beach at sunset.
Helen is survived by her son Nicholas Jones and daughter Maria Orestano. Helen had 4 children, 8 Grandkids and 11 Great Grandkids, along with sons and daughters in law, and many friends, all of whom she loved.
Helen had a long and beautiful relationship with her Cousin Georgia and Cousin Helen, along with her other relatives. Helen loved her mom and dad and spoke highly of them often.
Helen loved God, just like her mom. Her humility, wisdom, grace, kindness and inner strength was a living testimony to the spirit of God in her life.
A Celebration of Life was held for immediate family at the National Cemetery Bushnell, Fl on October 29, 2020 in honor of Helen.
Although we’ll miss Helen’s smile, humor, generosity and calming presence in our lives, we are comforted in knowing that she is in the arms of our Almighty God, reunited with Socky and beloved family and friends forever.
The family has provided photos of Helen for family and friends to share memories and encourage visitors to this site to share any photos, memories and words of comfort in her honor
In lieu of flowers, and in order to help with the costs of Helen's funeral and non covered medical expenses, a go fund me account has been set up for anyone who wishes to help out and donate in honor of Helen’s passing.
Donations can be made through the following gofundme link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-helen-help-with-funeral-amp-medical-costs
In closing, we lovingly cherish the wonderful times we had with Helen, her legacy of love, grace and kindness will live in our hearts for the rest of our lives till we meet again.
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George Varsam
It is somewhat surreal to me that I would be writing a memory about my wonderful Aunt Helen, just days after the passing of my Mom, Helen, Aunt Helen's beloved cousin and friend. But that is the hand we have been dealt and there is no choice but to play the cards. Aunt Helen was, and continues to be, a source of inspiration and strength to me. In the craziness that is our existence, she was the epitome of being able to filter out the noise, live in the present moment, and most importantly, smile. There is not one memory I have of her where she is not smiling. She reveled in the beauty and wonder of her family, and it made her smile. She reveled in the beauty and wonder of nature, and it made her smile. She reveled in the beauty and wonder of her existence, and it made her smile. She faced almost unbearable tragedy and hardship with the class and dignity that only comes with a mind that is at peace with itself. A mind that is able to reconcile the events that surround her, both good and bad, and to always come to the conclusion that "all is well". Aunt Helen is my shining example of being able achieve peace of mind, and when I find myself throwing a personal pity party, I need only think about Aunt Helen's two thumbs up to snap me out of it. She was a gift that I was fortunate to have in my life, and her memory will continue to be a source of wisdom, strength, and solitude for me. Aunt Helen will always be loved, sorely missed, and never forgotten. May her memory be eternal. Georgie
Nicholas Jones
Mom was the epitome of strength, kindness, humor and humility. She was an inspiration to all of her kids, grandkids, great grand kids, cousins and friends. The legacy of love she leaves us with will last our lifetimes till we meet again. Thank you Mom, you'll never be forgotten.
Vivian Jones
One of the many conversations between Asher and his GG over milk and cookies.
Peter Darling
Helen was my Yiayia, the first person whose face I clearly remember from my earliest memory, and a constant presence of unconditional love and support throughout my life. I'm grateful we all had the chance to share so many years with her.
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