Helen S. Guttzeit, on September 7, 2018, of Washington Twp. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Janice Hauser (William), Joyce Franke (Richard), Carol (Brandon), and Richard (Lois). Loving grandmother of William, Bethany, Kirsten, William, Richard, Christopher, Craig and 9 great-grandchildren and a crowd of nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Lorraine Mallek, Joseph Sablon, and William Sablon. Helen was predeceased by her sisters Mary and Constance and brothers Sonny and Tom.
Born in Fall River, Mass. on September 30, 1926, Helen’s family moved to East Orange, NJ in 1930. After graduating high school, Helen became a secretary and held positions at Presbyterian Hospital in East Orange and Whitehall Pharmacy Co. in New York City. She met Dick Guttzeit at a roller skating rink in Paramus, NJ and they married in 1949. They lived in a home Dick built in Westwood, NJ. After staying home for many years to raise her family, Helen was employed at Lord and Taylor in the fine jewelry department where she became very knowledgeable of precious metals and gems. After her husband’s retirement, they moved permanently to their vacation home in the Catskills. While there she worked as an executive secretary to the Monticello Harness Horseman’s Association. She enjoyed reading, quilting, jewelry making and shopping for a bargain.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation Saturday, September 29, 2018, 10:00 – 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo RC Church, 176 Stage Coach Road, Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am.
Relatives and friends are also invited to attend her visitation Saturday, October 27, 2018, 10:00 – 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Route 52, Lake Huntington, NY. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am. Inurnment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Narrowsburg, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Marlton, NJ 08053. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com.
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