Helen G. (Argentieri) Kerr

HELEN G. (ARGENTIERI) KERR

HORNELL-Helen G. (Argentieri) Kerr, 91, of 14 Cottage Ave., passed away Tuesday afternoon (April 14, 2009) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell.
Born in Hornell on March 30, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Martha Gallese Argentieri. She was married to Harold Kerr, who predeceased her in 1998. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her daughter, Martha Reiner and her nine brothers and sisters.
A life long resident of Hornell, Helen was a graduate of Hornell High School.
Besides being a homemaker she also served as the playground supervisor for St. Ann’s School for 28 years.
Helen was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, who loved life to the fullest, she enjoyed crocheting and lovingly shared whatever she made with her family and friends. Some of her favorite pastimes include watching birds as well as growing flowers and tomatoes and watching sports on TV, especially football and golf.
Her family includes her daughter, Claudia (Roger) Wilcox of Hornell; her son, Stephen (Debbie) Kerr of Hornell; her nine grandchildren, Jeff (Lori) Wilcox, Rob (Kristine) Wilcox, Amy (Brent) Irvine, Stephanie (Don) Gates, T.J. (Heather) Meehan, Troy Kerr, JoAnn Kerr, Shannon Goodwin and Jamie Troutman; her 18 great-grandchildren; her two sisters, Gloria (William) Remington of Greenville, SC and Ilona (Lew) Turnbull of Jamestown; her brother, Joseph Argentieri of Hornell; also her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral service will take place following callings hours at 1 p.m. Friday with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to St. Ann’s School Memorial Fund, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.