Helene Marie Sweet
November 08, 1927 - October 25, 2014
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Helene Marie Sweet
November 08, 1927 - October 25, 2014
Obituary
Helene Marie Sweet on October 25, 2014 passed quietly at home with her family by her side. She was 86 years old. Born 1927 in Vineland NJ to Hugo and Molly Pagano she was raised in Vineland NJ and went to Sacred Heart Catholic School. She was married in 1948 in the same church to her husband of 63 years William H. Sweet (deceased 2011). Her sisters Joan Belfi and Mary Sparagna still live in the area with their families.
Helene lived in Vineland until 1957. They moved to the Midwest when Bill took a new position with Kimble Glass. After living in Ohio and Illinois they moved to California which has been their home for the past 43 years. Their family and each other were the most important parts of their lives. She loved the beach, dancing and playing bridge. Helene was a dedicated wife and mother who was always thoughtful, kind, encouraging and soft mannered.
She is survived by her five children, Walter (Beth) Sweet, William “Bill Jr.” (Tammie) Sweet, Sarah (Robert Pacheco), Roy (Tami) Sweet and Molly (Jonathan Stagno) and 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She will be missed.
Vigil service 4pm on Sunday, Nov. 2 at O’Connor Mortuary. Funeral Mass at 10:30am on Monday, Nov. 3 at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church, Rancho Santa Margarita, followed by burial at Ascension Cemetery, Lake Forest, CA.
11 responses to Helene Marie Sweet
Bill Jr says:
October 30, 2014
Lit a candle in memory of Helene Marie Sweet
Paula says:
October 30, 2014
Although my memories are few, I will always remember the gentle smile and comfort your mom always radiated. Our sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Paula & Bill.
claire Sparagna - Greenfield says:
October 31, 2014
To the sweet family. Your mom was always our go to fun aunt in the summer. My most memorable summers will always be when the sweet family came and all rules like bed time etc… We off the table. Still the quintessential summer moments are the “Cambell ‘s ” seafood dinners on the beach!!!!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love claire and greenie kk and morgan
claire Sparagna - Greenfield says:
October 31, 2014
Sent a gift in memory of Helene Marie Sweet
Dianne Allen says:
October 31, 2014
Aunt Helene remembered my birthday every year growing up even before I had met her. My mother (Betty Sweet), always told me how beautiful, kind and loving Aunt Helene was and that she and Uncle Bill had amazing children. Due to life circumstances, I was not able to spend quality time with Aunt Helene until I was an adult. She welcomed me as I ventured from Florida to California to spend time with my family I hadn’t yet met. Aunt Helene offered me a gracious love and kindness that is so rarely experienced these days. How she touched my heart cannot be fully expressed in words. That kind of love is breath taking. I will never forget that amazing time.
I send my heartfelt, loving prayers to my cousins and their families including all my extended family. Aunt Helene, I feel your loving guidance and your wonderful grace and poise blessing all of us from on High.