Helen S. Pyrdol Sobolewski, 85, of 520 Pool Road, North Haven, formerly of Cottage Street, New Haven passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Stanley John Sobolewski. Helen was born in New Haven on May 14, 1928; daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Potoniec Pyrdol; had worked in the cafeteria for the New Haven School System for eighteen years until her retirement. Mother of Bernadette (Gaetano) Casella of North Haven and Jacqueline Plaskowitz of Fern Park, FL. Grandmother of Alex Casella and Ercole (Christy) Casella. Great-Grandmother of Matteo Gaetano Casella. Sister of Wanda Pyrdol of West Haven, Frances (Bill) Gambachini of Ansonia, Mary (Thomas) Mulligan of Naugatuck, Zygmunt (Shirley) Pyrdol of West Haven and the late John and Thaddeus Pyrdol. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 9:15. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Stanislaus Church, New Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm.
Bernadette and family,
My thoughts are with you at this time of such great loss. Please know that I am here (literally) for you should you need ANYTHING!
Michelle
Ciocie Helen, we will hold great memories of you in our hearts. You always had a smile for everyone and had a great sense of humor. We had such a good time together on our cruise many years ago. We will miss you!
My Sister Helen – The energy and spunk bottled in that 5+ feet frame. I can smell those sweet fragrances you would always wear. White slacks in the summer time. That beautiful thick white hair which I always admired and envied! That healthy laugh. My oldest sister who I thought would always be here. Happy times at family cookouts. You looked so beautiful at Ercole and Cris’s wedding. You were always happy to see Bill and me on the occasions we would drop in on you. You left us so unexpectedly. It hurts. Give Mama and Pop, Johnie and Teddie a hug from us. Love you, miss you, and will always have you in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you eternal rest and peace.
Love, always. Franya
Helen was a great lady…always with a laugh & smile…and how she loved her family! I am grateful I was able to have shared her company over the years. She will be greatly missed!
Helen was a wonderful friend and lady to the North Haven Senior Center. Her smile will remain in our hearts forever and we were blessed she was part of our senior center as a member and dear friend.
Dear Bernadette and Family,
You have my deepest regards for your loss.
Sincerely,
Brian DaConto
St. Stanislaus Classmate
former St, Stanislaus classmate
Letter from Helen !
It will be 3 weeks tomorrow that I arrived in Heaven. As soon as I got here Stanley ran over to me & gave me a big hug & kiss. He said you look great, I really missed you ! I have a surprise for you . You remember our Polish son in law don’t you ? Standing there holding a bunch of roses was Tommy, he said he really missed Jackie & me & it was so good to see me after 17 years. He said how proud he was of Jackie & knows how hard the last six months have been for her. I told him I was proud of her too, & loved her very much !
The next thing you know Mom, Pop, Johnny, & Teddy were all standing there.They look so good. I told them I was a great grand mother, & they said they knew & how beautiful Mateo is. They said they see every thing in Heaven. They see every thing that is going on. So I guess they really keep busy up here ! I have to go now, I see cioci Rose & uncle Joe coming . Every one take care, & know I’m happy & can see again, no need for glasses up here . Love Helen !
Helen I will see you again ! Love Maj’ce