Helene S. Grunes Obituary
In loving memory of Helene S. Grunes (Monroe, New York), who departed this world on May 11, 2026 at the age of 81. Helene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helene S. Grunes to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Helene had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Helene may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband Wayne Grunes; and her son Joseph Grunes. She is survived by: her sister Marilyn Friedman; her brother-in-law Mordecai Friedman; her son Dr. Michael Grunes; her daughter-in-law Ilyse Grunes; and her grandchildren, Julia Grunes and Andrew Grunes. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitors: Thursday 3:00 until 5:00pm and, 6:00 until 8:00, Minha/Maariv at 8:00pm, Friday 3:00 until 5:00pm, Sunday 3:00 until 5:00pm and, 6:00 until 8:00, Minha/Maariv at 8:00pmIn lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Monroe, NY, Hadassah chapter or the Jerome Spector Social Action Fund. For donations to the Monroe, NY, Hadassah Chapter, donate online at donate.hadassah.org. For donations to the Jerome Spector Social Action Fund, make checks payable to MWJCC-Jerome Spector Social Action Fund and mail them to: Congregation Eitz Chaim, PO Box 183, Monroe, NY 10949.
