Helen (Bealo) Gaspar of Binghamton, 99 passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was predeceased by her husband (of seventy-three years) Rudy Gaspar in 2019; her parents, Frank (Anna Santa) Bealo; her daughter, Barbara Sharpley; her brothers, John, Stephen, Peter, Paul, and Frank Bealo.

She is survived by her devoted daughter and caregiver, Chris Kassan; her son, Richard “Skip” Gaspar; two granddaughters, Deni (Tim) Smith and Allison Sharpley; her brother, George Bealo; her sister-in-law; Irene Bealo and many nieces, nephews, cousins, especially Mary Beylo and many friends.

Helen loved her family. She was an active member of SS Cyril & Methodious Church, its Altar Rosary Society and one of its holupki rollers. Helen was the office manager and with her late husband, Rudy, owned and operated Gaspar Plumbing. She also belonged to the First Ward American Legion Post #1254 Auxiliary.

Among her childhood memories were sledding down Holland Street, belonging to the Girl Scouts (“The Crocodile Song”), being a member of the BBD girls club in grade school, going to Camp Amahami and making Thanksgiving Day baskets for the less fortunate.

Helen will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9am to 10am at SS Cyril & Methodious Church, 148 Clinton St., Binghamton followed by a funeral mass at 10am offered by Msgr. John P. Putano.

In memory of Helen, kindly contribute to SS Cyril's Church or to a veteran's organization of your choice.

Share your reflections of Helen on her guestbook and tribute wall at Chopyak-Scheider.com.