Birth date: Apr 14, 1926 Death date: Nov 12, 2021
On Friday, November 12, 2021 Helen Kazmarek, loving wife to the late Stephen Kazmarek, Sr. Cherished mother of Carolyn Biedrzycki, Stephen Kazmarek, Jr. and wife Linda, Stanley Kazmarek and his wife Lorraine Knell, and the late Mi Read Obituary
I'm late too....lived in 21230 form 2012-2018, and waked to Good Counsel. Routinely sat in back rows near Helen. Took me a few years to introduce myself to her, but it felt like I knew her forever...half-Polish myself, she was unmistakably so....looked and acted so much like my Mom, her sisters, my grandmother. She was a peach!!!
SORRY FOR MY LATE RESPONSE BUT I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY THAT MS. HELEN PASSED AWAY. RIP MS. HELEN. YOU ARE LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED MUCH. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
MARIAN
Helen and I met at physical therapy this past spring, and shortly after I started I’d pick her up on my way to therapy. I was always amazed at her perseverance and her grace through her healing, and she always lit up the room. Everyone at PT knew her, and we even got to surprise her with some ice cream and a little birthday surprise on her 95th birthday. On our little car rides, Helen befriended me and even after we both finished, I’d come by to visit on my days off when I could. Helen always welcomed me in and would offer me a water, gas money (even if I rode my bike), and often times cookies. She was a bright light for me when I was going through a tough time, and a friend who always encouraged me. My favorite memory was the day she showed me around the house and explained her different statues and what prayers she said at each one, as I am Catholic too. Helen was always giving of herself, and I am so grateful to God that she welcomed me in with open arms!
Miss Helen walked by Faith not by sight. That was why she always smiled even though tears might be flowing. She inspired me to be a better person and I am thankful to God weaving us together. Helen give my love to Sr. Catherine and may there be a Hull Street Blues in heaven where can all gather together again
Rip Mary Helen
Ms Helen was one of a kind. When I moved to the point in the 80's she welcomed my family with open arms. Years later I had my own Family Chrissy, Brady and Logan and we all became part of her family. I'm sure everyone understands what I mean. We all love Ms Helen and will miss her so much.
Miss Helen was always such a joy. A beautiful beaming smile, gentle eyes, a hug and a kind word we're always given by her. She was very devoted to her neighborhood, her faith and her church. Miss Helen touched many lives. I know she did mine. I always called her 'my best girl'. She really had a genuine love and was always encouraging. I love you Miss Helen. Will miss you very much. It was indeed an honor and pleasure to know you and be blessed by your presence.
From as far back as I can remember, Miss Helen was part of our extended family. I cannot count the times that I saw her and my mother (Kate Kemmer) hanging onto the fence by the alley or talking to one another across the alley for what seemed hours. (They had to catch up on all the latest "news"). As I grew up, she was always a hello away, and that broad grin. When I was working at Polomski's grocery store, she was one of the ladies who taught me grocery store Polish. Whenever I came back to Locust Point to visit my parents, Miss Helen always managed a quick yell across the alley, just to let us know that she was still around, and that she still cared. Locust Point lost a Grand Dame, when the Lord decided it was time for her to come home. Now, in my opinion, there is another Saint Helen in heaven to look after us, and our beloved Locust Point.
