Helen A. (Austern) Lichtner of Roslindale, formerly of Lawrence, New York, on Friday, April 19, 2019. The youngest of five childrenof an Orthodox Jewish family in Far Rockaway, New York, she graduated from NYU at the age of 19 to pursue a career in marketing. Shortly afterward she met the love of her life William “Bill” Lichtner, her future husband of 69 years. They lived in Lawrence,NY for most of their married lives, where she raised her 3 daughters, Karen, Joan and Suzy. Helen loved music and dance. Through her life she accumulated many trophies in dance, as well as sports, notably tennis. She and her late husband generously supportedmany charities.
She is survived by her 3 daughters and their husbands: Karen Rose & Frank Morales, Joan & David Solomont, Suzy & Richard Ainsberg,8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Interment was in Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Queens, NY.
Shiva at Joan & David’s home beginning Saturday, April 27, 9pm-11pm, Sunday 10am-noon, 2pm-5pm, 8pm-10pm, Monday no visitors,Tuesday 2pm-5pm, 8pm-10pm, Wednesday 10am-noon, 2pm-5pm, 8pm-10pm and Thursday 10am-noon, 2pm-5pm, 8pm-10pm.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Chai Lifeline.
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