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Helen A. McDonnell February 4, 1925 - April 24, 2020

Helen A. McDonnell, 95, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the Heath Village Retirement Community, Hackettstown, NJ. Born on February 4, 1925 in Girardville, Pa., Helen was the daughter of the late Earl & Genevieve Bernosky Faust.

Helen has lived in Hackettstown for most of her adult life and was married to her beloved late husband, Jerome M. McDonnell. Together, she and her husband raised two loving children, Michael & Jerome and his wife Judy. Helen was employed by the Shop Rite Grocery Store in Hackettstown having managed their Assistance desk for 15 years. In addition to her loving sons, Helen is also survived by her grandson, Ryan McDonnell. She was a long time parishioner of St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption, Hackettstown, NJ.

The Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Private interment services will be held in the Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.

CONDOLENCES:

Tina Tillou
#11
April 29th, 2020 7:34 pm
Mike and Jerry, I’m so sorry to learn of your moms passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Lauren & Rich Toro and family
#10
April 26th, 2020 6:09 pm
Dear Jerry, Judy, Ryan, Mike and Laurie… so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your Mom was always so soft spoken and always had a warm smile !
Steve and Sue Clark
#9
April 25th, 2020 10:15 am
We were so sad to hear of your mother’s passing. We were fortunate to have been neighbors of your parents for many years. Helen’s soft sweet voice and her genuine interest in the children of the neighborhood was something we will always remember. Loved hearing stories about her grandson Ryan; she was so proud of the wonderful young man he’d become. May you find comfort and peace at this difficult time. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Allen Current
#8
April 25th, 2020 8:15 am
Jerry & family, sorry to here about your moms passing.
The Idler Family
#7
April 24th, 2020 12:42 pm
We were neighbors for many years raising our children on Morgan Terrace. She was always so patient with the kids in the neighborhood, Soft spoken, kind and always with a smile. It was a pleasure knowing her. Our sympathies are with you.
Linda (snover) Oleszek
#6
April 24th, 2020 9:32 am
Mike & Jerry I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I worked with your mom at Shop Rite all those many years ago. She was a very kind, lovely lady. I knew on her first day of work she would fit right in with the rest of us. God Bless you and your family.
Martin J O’Hora
#5
April 23rd, 2020 9:41 am
Jerry and Mike,sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.She was a fine person.Bet her and your dad are having a good time.
Frank Leitner
#4
April 23rd, 2020 6:57 am
Thoughts and prayers to Mike and Jerry…..so sorry to hear of your loss
Kathy & Joe Rich
#3
April 22nd, 2020 10:58 pm
Dear Jerry, Judy and Ryan, So sorry to read about the passing of Helen, Jerrys’ Mother. She was a sweet lady and will be truly missed by her family.
Doug and Peg (Sheldon) Russack
#2
April 22nd, 2020 5:42 pm
Dear Mike and Jerry, we are so sorry to hear the news of your mom’s passing. Just know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remembering her from living down on mine Hill Road and what a nice woman she was.
CHICK &LINDA DIMICELI
#1
April 22nd, 2020 2:53 pm
Mike &Jerry So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.She was such of a lovely lady.Always a pleasure to see.God Bless

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    John Caracciolo says

    My condolences on the passing of your Mother. I don’t personally know your family, but my late Father, Henry Caracciolo of Mount Kisco, NY, was a fur trapper and friend of your Father, Jerry. Your Father visited my Father in Mt. Kisco in the early 1980s. I wanted to phone your Father to talk with him, but I found that he had passed. I’m sorry. My name is John Caracciolo. I would love to speak with you if you wish to call. (860) 238-7450. My best regards,
    John Caracciolo

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