Helene Elizabeth Makowski, 86, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 15, 2015.
She was born April 27, 1928, in Riverhead to Stephanie and Benjamin Grodski, who immigrated to the U.S. from Poland at the turn of the twentieth century. She had six brothers and five sisters. She made her home in Wading River, and Pittstown N.J. before moving to West Melbourne, Fla., in 1993.
Helene was a devoted wife, mother, “Bopchie” and homemaker, known for her delightful wit. She was also an excellent artist, gardener, craftsperson and “master” cook. She enjoyed the challenge of crossword puzzles, the music of Frank Sinatra, swimming in L.I. Sound and “her” New York Mets.
Helene is survived by her husband of 56 years, Walter Makowski, whom she met at Riverhead Lanes; two daughters, Dianne and Adrienne (Jeffrey Wiggin); two grandsons, Michael (Catalina) and David Kowal; one great-granddaughter Camila Josephine; two sisters, Florence Jackson and Dorothy Sousa; and one brother, William Grodski.
Helene will be sorely missed by those whose lives she touched.
A memorial service for Helene was held Jan. 23 at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Melbourne, Fla. Interment will take place at Calverton National Cemetery at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Helene’s memory to the American Heart Association, heart.org.
This is a paid notice.
