Thomas C. Helmacy

Thomas C. Helmacy, 89, of Meshoppen, PA, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. Thom was born April 9, 1935 to the late Louis and Ethel Helmacy. He now joins “his bride”, Florence “Tootie” Helmacy of 30 years.

Thom was born in Franklin, NJ where he graduated high school in 1952. He then proudly served in the United States Air Force in the Korean War as Sergeant. As a veteran, he went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Connecticut Central State College and then to University of Bridgeport graduating with his Master’s degree in Education.

Thom was the manager for Sikorsky Aircraft in Stafford, CT and retired in 1995 after 32 years of dedicated employment. He and his bride Tootie moved to Susquehanna County that same year. He treasured every day spent in Pennsylvania. There, he was a member of the South Auburn Grange #1188 and director of the Susquehanna County Farm Bureau. Living on a farm was Thom’s solace. His passion was being a farmer and making maple syrup.

Thom had an infectious smile that everyone knew. He was “The Mayor” to many and generous to a fault. He was an amazing dad, incredible “grandpops” and incredible brother. He will be surely missed by everyone who had the chance to meet him.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his children Mary-Ellen Downing of Summerville, SC, Louis (Sarah) Helmacy of Towson, MD, Joan (Barry) Pulliam of Westfield, NJ, Jill (Chris) Rogoz of Prospect, CT, Christine Eckman of Gettysburg, PA, Stephen Franek of Gettysburg, PA, and Michael (Debbie) Franek of Branchville, NJ,  his 10 grandchildren, his siblings: Diane Melecie of St. Petersburg, FL, James (Lorraine) White of Monterey, VA, William (Caroline) White of Franklin TWP, PA, Wanda (Harvey) Cohen of Locke, NY, Sue Ellen Helmacy of Sussex, NJ, and many nieces and nephews. Thom was predeceased by his bride Tootie, children Stephanie Pezzato and Mark Franek, granddaughter Kerri Rogoz, and brother Douglas Paul Helmacy.

Services will be held in Pennsylvania at the convenience of the family. Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to assist and care for the Helmacy family and invites you to share your words of comfort for Thom on his tribute wall at prospectmemorial.com.

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