Helen Fieseher

Helen Fieseher, a former resident of Albany, New York, Ravena, New York and Vero Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on November 14, 2014. Her devoted husband of 60 years, George Fieseher, was by her side in their current home in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Helen was born on December 29, 1929 in Albany, New York. She was the loving daughter of the late Carmella (Pavone) Chillemi and the late Antonio Chillemi. Helen was preceded in death by her daughter Lori (Fieseher) Buchholz who is survived by her husband William Buchholz and their daughter Arianna. Helen’s spirit is carried on through George and their three sons: James and wife Lisa (Reingold) of Dover, NH, Stephen and wife Camille (Parisi) of Collegeville, PA, and Thomas of Schenectady, NY. Her seven grandchildren, Robyn (Fieseher) and husband Justin Brown, Cara Fieseher, Jessica Fieseher, Stephanie Fieseher, Michael Fieseher, Joshua Fieseher and Arianna Buchholz also carry her kind spirit. She is also survived by her sisters Molly (Chillemi) Harder and Annette (Chillemi) Aluise. She was preceded in death by her brothers Concetto Chillemi and Mario Chillemi, and sisters Josephine (Chillemi) Oliver and Nancy Chillemi. Helen graduated from Albany High School in 1947 and went on to graduate from Mildred Elley Secretarial School in 1948. She began her career as secretary to the Purchasing Manager at Winthrop Laboratories in Rensselaer, NY where she met her future husband and soul mate, George Fieseher. They were married in Albany, New York on September 6, 1954. For the next eleven years she remained at home raising her family. Helen returned to the workplace where she diligently worked as a secretary for the New York Legislature, New York State Racing and Wagering Board, and the Energy Association of New York. She retired in February, 1990 so she and George could begin enjoying their retirement in Vero Beach, Florida. Helen and George enjoyed 20 active years in the Heron Cay retirement community in Vero Beach, Florida. These were truly golden years. They were active in the Community Church of Vero Beach, volunteered at Indian River Medical Center, and enjoyed golf, theater, movies, travel, and the company of their very close and dear friends at Heron Cay. Her children and grandchildren always brought her the greatest joy in her life. The viewing to honor Helen Fieseher will be Monday, November 17, 2014, from 4:00-7 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home in Albany, New York. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 11:30 in the funeral home. Interment will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Albany Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Helen’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of your choice. We love you Helen. We love you Mom. We love you Grandma. We love you Sister. We love you Friend. We will love you always and forever.

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Helen Fieseher

December 28, 1929 - November 14, 2014