ALBANY – John J. “Jack” Helm, 55, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center Hospital on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Jack worked for many years as an autobody bodyman. He loved working on cars and motorcycles, and helping his friends and family.
Jack was predeceased by his parents Walter and Anne Helm. Jack is survived by his longtime companion Betsy Tanenhaus; by his children Tucker and Jennifer Helm, many siblings, family members, and friends.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany. The family suggests memorial contributions to Fisher House, c/o Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
CJ
November 12, 2014 at 6:05 amLighting a candle and sending prayers of comfort to the family.
CHADS SECOND GEAR
November 12, 2014 at 2:47 pmBLESSINGS TO HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
Kathleen McCormick Jones
November 14, 2014 at 3:32 pmSo sorry for your loss, our hearts goes out to family and friends
Debbie Ermides Marchewka
November 14, 2014 at 4:05 pmMaryann and Robbie – I am sorry for the loss of your brother. He stopped by at Mom’s house when I was clearing it out last year and we were able to catch up. Growing up Jack was always a wild one but good at heart. Sending good thoughts and memories your way.
Rich Goodhart
November 15, 2014 at 7:07 pmAh, Jackie…. it had been so very long since we last saw or spoke to each other. Wish we had a moment to say hello and to remember across space and time before you took leave of this life. We were good friends growing up. I remember the occurance of our first meeting at about 7 or 8 years old…. and the hockey games and all sorts of childhood adventures. As Debbie said, you were the wild card but also a good kid at heart. All I can really remember are the good experiences we shared and there were many of them. You are remembered well. Condolences to all family and friends.
Dennis "Rags" Bagley
November 16, 2014 at 7:08 amI miss you my friend, I miss our daily calls and some of the amazing conversations. Oh and you got me hook line and sinker with the shower cap conversation it still makes me laugh! Thank you Jack for always being there for me. Our loss is heaven’s gain. You will always be remembered and you will always be loved. Until we meet again ride on Jack!
John & Charlene Luizzi
November 16, 2014 at 10:13 pmWe are so sorry for your loss…Sending Prayers for all of you.
Jodene Truax
November 23, 2014 at 7:55 amR.i.P. Jack xo
Connie Williams
December 13, 2014 at 12:57 pmYou have my sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Please allow God to comfort you through His promise to care for our dead loved ones at John 5:28,29. It’s so stressful to deal with the death of a loved one because Death was never supposed to be a part of life so God didn’t create us with the ability to be content with this loss but our loving creator, Jehovah God, promises to do away with death {Isaiah 25:8} and the one who causes death Satan{Hebrews 2:14} real soon through His Kingdom in the hands of His Son Christ Jesus so that His purpose for mankind can be realized which is to live on a paradise earth under perfect and peaceful conditions. {Genesis 1:27,28; Psalms 37:9-11,29}