1933 - 2017
Helen E. Frey (nee Dannebaum), 83, of Old Town, passed away peacefully at her home on Sept. 10, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Oct. 10, 1933, to the late George and Helen (Kramer) Dannebaum. In 1961 she married the love of her life, the late Edward C. Frey; they were married for 39 years. They moved to Staten Island, N.Y., in 1968, residing in Old Town Staten Island.
Helen worked as a purchasing agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration in both New York City and Newark, N.J.
She found comfort and peace in her Catholic faith. The roles of wife and mother were important her. Loving and caring for her family remained her focus.
Helen enjoyed cooking and hosted many fabulous family gatherings.
The youngest of five, she was predeceased by William Dannebaum, Adele Bettenhauser, Frieda Fugel and Bernard Dannebaum.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen E. Frey Gamoran (married to Joseph) and Selma Frey.
Viewing will take place at Virginia Funeral Chapel on Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at St. Ann's Church. Private cremation will follow.
Virginia Funeral Chapel
1707 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 987-2828
Arrangements under the direction of Virginia Funeral Chapel, Staten Island, NY.
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