Mary Ann Helm Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Ann Helm of Bloomfield, New Jersey, born in Newark, New Jersey, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary left this world on September 15, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Ann Helm or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Mary may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gerald Helm; her daughter Cathy Lacognata; her sister Patricia Budenas; and her parents, Betty Petillo and Tucker Petillo.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Jenna Langdon (Ryan), Katrina Lacognata and Brielle Lacognata; her sister Thea Halter; and her son-in-law John Lacognata. She is also survived by her nieces and cousins.
