Helen Remeika

March 9, 1915 - January 17, 2013

Helen Mary Dutkanicz Remeika, age 97, of Seymour, beloved wife of the late Walter J. Remeika, entered into rest at the Lutheran Home of Southbury on Thursday, January 17, 2013 . She was born in Ansonia, Ct., on March 9, 1915, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Dutkanicz. She was a waitress for many years at the former Garden Gate Restaurant of Seymour, and formerly worked for Soncca, and the Silverman Group. Helen was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Oxford. She graduated from the Ansonia Business College and attended Stone College of New Haven. Helen was an avid NY Yankees fan, she will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Her loving family includes her caring daughter Lois Hummel and her husband John of Southbury, two loving grandchildren James Hummel of Waterbury and Laura Hummel of Southbury and two cherished great-grandchildren Peri and Alex Hummel. She was predeceased by seven brothers and one sister. Abiding by Helen's wishes all services were held privately by the family. Helen's family wishes to give a heartfelt thank you to The Staff, Nurses and Aides at the Lutheran Home of Southbury for their compassionate and excellent care given to Helen during her stay there. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Helen's memory to Immanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 25 Great Hill Rd., Oxford,CT 06478. The Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank Street, Rte. 67, Seymour, Ct, is caring for the family. To light a virtual candle or to leave online condolences, please visit www.millerwardfuneralhome.com