October 16, 1924 - February 21, 2010
Age 85, of Wyoming St., Warsaw, died February 21, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
She was born October 16, 1924 in Elmira Heights, NY, daughter of the late John and Tekla Dunda Sharak. She was a 1942 graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira Heights and was a 1945 graduate of the Syracuse University School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Arnot-Ogden Hospital in Elmira, the former Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Mt. Morris and Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.
She was a long time member of St. Michael’s Church in Warsaw. She enjoyed knitting and vegetable gardening and was known for her card and letter writing. Mrs. Nasca was an avid golfer, New York Yankees fan and Syracuse University sports fan. She wintered for many years in Hampstead, NC with her late husband, John Nasca who died October 2, 2008.
Surviving are her daughters, Linda Watson of Perry, Deborah (John) Gillen of Warsaw, Janice (Steven) Opladen of Greece, NY, Julie (Lawrence) Buckley of Austin, TX; her brother, Harry (Katherine) Sharak of Syracuse; 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late John Nasca and sister of the late Steven Sharak, Michael Sharak, Anne Brant and Mary Jane Snyder.
Friends may call Wednesday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 AM at St. Michael’s Church, Warsaw. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Mt. Morris. Memorials may be made to the Al Sigl Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14620 or Warsaw Rescue Squad, PO Box 22, Warsaw, NY 14569. Online condolences at http://www.robinsonandhackemer.com.
February 24, 2010 : Calling Hours for Helen S. Nasca - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
February 24, 2010 : Calling Hours for Helen S. Nasca - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
February 25, 2010 : Mass of Christian Burial for Helen S. Nasca at St. Michael’s Church, Main St., Warsaw - 10:00 AM - St. Michael's Church, Main St., Warsaw, NY
Mar 9.10 from Lapp and Yunker families:
We are thinking about you at this time.
Feb 26.10 from Roselie Douglass:
Words can not express my feelings for the loss of your mom. Both she and your dad were a big part of my life as I grew up. They will remain in my heart and preyers as will you girls.
Love your cousin Roselie
Feb 25.10 from Mary Anne Hackemer:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all today.
Feb 24.10 from Susan & Jeff:
Janice & Steven, I'm very sorry to hear about Mrs Nasca. Please call me if you need anything, even just to talk. Mrs Nasca will be missed by many many people. I love and miss you and our thoughts and prays are with you now and always.
Feb 24.10 from Jim Farnholz:
I just heard of Helen's passing. Our deepest sympahty goes out to all of the family. She was a wonderful woman and will always have a place in the memories of my youth.
Feb 24.10 from Debbie Garrelts:
We are so sad to hear about Aunt Helen, Please tell Linda, Debbie, Janice and Julie our thoughts are with them at this time. I have so many great memories of both your parents!
Please let me know if you need anything.
Love ,Debbie
Elgin Il.
Feb 24.10 from Tom and Linda Flaherty:
To Linda, Deb, and the Nasca Family,
Tom and I are on vacation. We were at Ken and Charlene Spink's home when we heard of Helen's passing. She was such a special person. We wish we could be with you during this time of such deep sorrow. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will call when we get home at the end of March.
Feb 24.10 from Christopher Opladen:
Dear Jan, Steve, and Nasca Family;
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Our families have been openly and graciously accepted and connected and I am grateful to have met both Helen and John. They are wonderful people and will be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Christopher, Sydney and Seth Opladen
Feb 23.10 from Steve Betts:
To my friend Linda and to the entire Nasca family I extend my deepest sympathies.
Feb 23.10 from Ruth Sharak Jackson:
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. We will always remember our Mexican luncheon last year in Houston. Her cards of encouragement meant the most to me. Aunt Helen will be missed by so many people.
Love,
Ruth (Sharak) & Billy Jackson
Feb 23.10 from Nancy and Huey Reilly:
Our hearts are so saddened by our Aunt Helen's passing. Throughout the years, Aunt Helen and Uncle John have been a bright light in our lives. After Uncle John died, Aunt Helen continued to reach out to others, even in her grief. Her positive nature was inspiring. She will be missed so much. We love you, Aunt Helen...may you rest in peace.
Feb 23.10 from Carl Sharak:
Aunt Helen is a kind, thoughtful, and religious person, always doing the best for others. We are remembering her in our thoughts and prayers.
Feb 23.10 from Meghan Breen Trenz:
Julie, as always, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will say a memorare for you and your family.
Feb 23.10 from JoAnn Zoda:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She is now your Guardian Angel watching over you always.
The Zoda Family
Feb 22.10 from Laura and Boyd Johnson:
So sorry we are unable to come to be there for you.
We are on vacation until 3-10.
Our Sympathies,
Laura and Boyd