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Helen Marie Niemkiewicz

Helen Marie Niemkiewicz, age 91, of Wilmington Delaware, passed away, late at night, Sunday, October 22, 2023. She died peacefully after a day and evening of being surrounded by love from her family members. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cared deeply about her family.

She is the mother of children, Andrea Bukay (late Rick), John Niemkiewicz (Renie), late Mark Niemkiewicz (Marie), Mary Silvers (Eric), and Evan Niemkiewicz (Maggie). She is survived by ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, families of in-laws, and many friends.

Helen was born, November 28, 1931, in Chester, PA, daughter of the late Mary Rupnicki and the late Michael Piorko. She was the youngest of six children. She is the sister of the late Anne Shackleford, the late Stella Gray (Carl), the late Adele Greeley (Tom), the late Frank Piorko (Pat), and the late Eddie Piorko (Betty).

She attended and graduated from Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School. Helen resided in Wilmington, DE, for 60 years where she raised her five children. She was an office manager for a pediatric dentist for many years. She enjoyed working with children.

Helen, very much, enjoyed family gatherings, holiday parties, and dining at restaurants with family and friends. She enjoyed being with people and socializing. She was generous towards her family and friends. Helen always sent birthday, holiday, and special events cards. She acknowledged significant moments in people’s lives. She loved going to concerts, museums, the beach, and traveling the world. She treasured her many collections that she acquired throughout her life. They were meaningful to her.

Funeral Services

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her services, Monday, at Church of the Holy Child, 2500 Naamans Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Viewing hours 10:00am -11:00am, Funeral Mass 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in Helen’s name.

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Condolences

    Mary Ann and Jon Van Wyk lit a candle and writes,
    Helen was a very dear friend and neighbor. Her kindness was ever present, we loved her very much. We will always miss her sense of humor and sitting on her porch with her in the nice weather just talking. She was very proud of her family, and we would talk about all of them often. We will miss her forever.
    10/27/2023 08:43 am
    Charles and Linda Levithan writes,
    Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss.
    10/28/2023 11:26 am
    Karen Buczik Haghighi writes,
    Aunt Helen was a happy part of our family. Whenever there were big family gatherings I always loved seeing her. Her children are my contemporary's. Sending my sincere condolences to Andrea, John, Mary and Evan.
    10/28/2023 08:53 pm
    Mary Teesdale lit a candle and writes,
    My friend, I Miss you and Love you so much. I’m thinking of you and wish you a Heavenly 92nd Birthday This Nov., 28th. RIP Helen…Blessings and Love. Mary
    11/24/2023 04:23 pm
    Martin Floyd lit a candle and writes,
    John,Andrea,Mary Beth,and Evan. I admired your parents with the utmost respect as I grew up with Mark as my very good friend. John was so sharp and Helen was so caring to us kids. Last time I saw your mom I was visiting friends Donny and Liz who lived directly behind your old house and Helen was in the backyard so I walked over to talk with her. I have cherished that memory ever since. I hope you all (and your families) are doing well and wish you all the best. Marty Floyd
    12/25/2023 11:56 pm

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