Helen Keys obituary: Helen Keys's Obituary, Syracuse

In Memory Of
Helen A. Keys
1926 - 2017

Obituary photo of Helen Keys, Syracuse-NY
Obituary photo of Helen Keys, Syracuse-NY

In Memory Of
Helen A. Keys
1926 - 2017

Helen Keys, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning.

Helen, better known as Hun, Aunt Hunny, Ma, Grandma Keys and Grammy, was born in 1926 and was part of the greatest generation living through the great depression and WWII. She married her childhood sweetheart, William Grabowski who passed away in 1956. They had one child, Gary.

She married John Keys (Jack) in 1961.

She enjoyed traveling to New England, being around her family, watching the NY Yankee’s and Giants and keeping her house spotless. She was active in her Seniors group.

She is survived by her son, Gary (Wendy) Grabowski; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; niece, Sherry Insalaco; brother Don and sister, Audrey; several other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will take place Tuesday, 4-7 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, N. Syracuse. A funeral service will follow. Burial to take place Wednesday in Assumption Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave, Syracuse.

To share a memory of Helen or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Helen Keys, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning.

Helen, better known as Hun, Aunt Hunny, Ma, Grandma Keys and Grammy, was born in 1926 and was part of the greatest generation living through the great depression and WWII. She married her childhood sweetheart, William Grabowski who passed away in 1956. They had one child, Gary.

She married John Keys (Jack) in 1961.

She enjoyed traveling to New England, being around her family, watching the NY Yankee’s and Giants and keeping her house spotless. She was active in her Seniors group.

She is survived by her son, Gary (Wendy) Grabowski; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; niece, Sherry Insalaco; brother Don and sister, Audrey; several other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will take place Tuesday, 4-7 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, N. Syracuse. A funeral service will follow. Burial to take place Wednesday in Assumption Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave, Syracuse.

To share a memory of Helen or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
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Service

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 7:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
Directions & Map

Interment

Assumption Cemetery
Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

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