Helen A. Hegel's Obituary
Helen Anna (nee Hayes) Hegel, age 87 of Lantana, FL passed away Thursday September 1, 2011 at Hospice of Palm Beach County in Delray Beach, FL. Born February 19, 1924 in Queens, NY to William and Helen Hayes, she moved from Long Island to Florida in 1971 with her husband George P. Hegel. She worked for the County of Palm Beach and was a volunteer for Our Savior Lutheran Church and JFK Medical Center. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, she is survived by her children: George W. (Cheryl) Hegel, Diane E. (Dan) Roberts, and Helen S. (Joseph) Venetucci, nine grandchildren: George, Chris, Kerrie, Beth, Kristen, Dina, Steven, Daniel and Tara and fifteen great grandchildren. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful lady. A memorial service will be held in her memory at the Palm Beach Memorial Park Chapel 3691 Seacrest Boulevard Lantana, FL 33462 (561) 586-1237 on Saturday September 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Our Savior Lutheran Church 1615 Lake Ave. Lake Worth, FL 33460 or Hospice of Palm Beach County 5360 Linton Boulevard Delray Beach, FL 33484.
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