My beloved mom. Helen Johnopoulos, passed away in her sleep on October 24, 2020 at the age of 98.

Helen was a beloved wife, loving mom, adoring grandma, great-grandma, esteemed cousin and aunt, and dear friend to all that knew her.

Helen was born in New York City on February 17, 1922 to Angela and Gus Pappas.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband Socrates, fondly known as Socky, a World War II Decorated US Air Force Corporal.

Helen and Socky married on August 26, 1946 in NY and had a loving relationship throughout their marriage till Socky's passing in 1993.

She frequently shared humorous stories of their life together.

Helen was a beloved mom to Tony, Cindy, Mia and Nicky. She raised her children with love and devotion with her husband, they were fondly known by grandkids as YiaYia and Papou.

Helen graduated from Columbia University and worked at Bellevue Hospital, Bank of Athens, and was a Legal Secretary for a Law Firm in Whitestone, NY for many years before retiring to Clearwater Beach, Florida with her husband Socky.

Helen's hobbies included artwork, piano, playing cards, crochet, reading, cooking, baking bread and cookies, and listening and dancing to Greek music and walking on the sandy beach with her husband.

Helen is survived by her son Nicholas Jones and daughter Maria Orestano. Helen had 4 children, 8 Grandkids and 11 Great Grandkids, along with sons and daughters in law, all of whom she loved.

Helen had a long and beautiful relationship with her Cousin Georgia and Cousin Helen, along with her other relatives.

Helen loved her mom and dad and spoke highly of them often.

Helen loved God, just like her mom. Her humility, wisdom, grace, kindness and inner strength was a living testimony to the spirit of God in her life.

A Celebration of Life was held for immediate family at the National Cemetery Bushnell, Fl on October 29, 2020 in honor of Helen.

Although we'll miss Helen's smile, humor, and calming presence in our lives, we are comforted in knowing that she is in the arms of our Almighty God, reunited with Socky and beloved family and friends in glory.

The family has provided photos of Helen for family and friends to share memories.
Please feel free to share any photos, memories and words of comfort, they will be appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, and in order to help with the costs of my mom's funeral and non covered medical expenses, a go fund me account has been set up for anyone who wishes to help out and donate in honor of Helen's passing.

Any donations will be helpful through this trying time.

Donations can be made through the following gofundme link:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-helen-help-with-funeral-amp-medical-costs

In closing, we cherish the wonderful times we had with Helen, her legacy of love, grace and kindness will live in our hearts forever, till we meet again.