Obituary of Helen A. Donohue

Donohue, Helen Ann, born October 22, 1927, (97 years of age) in Brooklyn, New York, passed away in her Garden City home on Sunday, May 4, in the company of her son, daughter-in-law, and a close friend, after a 55 year battle with multiple sclerosis. Helen is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Kerrin of Merrick, New York, and Paul and Carolyn of Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as nine grandchildren, Kyle (Sarah), Kelly (Andrew Schuerlein) , Molly, Brendan, Will, Gavin (Brittany), John, Liam and Nolan. She also leaves behind many close friends, family, and neighbors, all who were touched by her joy for life, quick wit, and love for those around her.  Helen was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and raised her family in East Williston, Long Island, before moving to Garden City in 1999. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard Donohue, and her daughter, Lorraine, and her parents Stella and Steven Zenchuk. Visitation will be at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home in Williston Park, on Friday, May 9, from 4:00pm - 8:00pm and the funeral will be held at St. Joseph’s in Garden City on Saturday at 9:30am, May 10. Interment St Charles Cemetery.