Obituary of Helen Kaler

Kaler, Helen M. of Huntington Station, on February 9, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas “Hayes”.  Loving mother of Patrick (Lynn), Sharon, Christine, Timothy (Antoinette) and Kevin (Laura).  Cherished Nana of 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Helen was a long-time resident of Huntington.  She was the daughter of the late James and Nellie Burke and was very proud of her Irish heritage.  Helen’s many hobbies included antiquing, reading, gardening and quilting; but what she really enjoyed the most was spending time with family and friends at her vacation home in Upstate NY.  Thanksgiving was always her favorite holiday and the entire family spent many wonderful years gathered together at the Lake House.  “Mrs. K” was the neighborhood “mom” where all her children’s friends were always welcome.  Good parents let their kids play in the snow.  Great parents let their kids back in.  Helen always let her kids back in!

Visitation Wednesday February 15, 2023, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station.  Religious service Wednesday 7:30 PM at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to one of their Mothers’ two favorite charities:  Long Island Cares (the Harry Chapin Food Bank) or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital.