GUILDERLAND – Kenneth L. Helm, 81, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021. Ken was born in Albany, the son of the late Robert C. and Emma Conroy Helm. He lived in the Albany area all his life. Ken served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, and was stationed in Japan and the Philippines. He was employed by the painters union and the NYS Thruway Authority. He was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church.
Ken lived life to its fullest and was always happiest surrounded by his loving family and many friends. He loved to hunt, fish, and golf and truly enjoyed vacationing with his family and spending time with his special friends at the Nacodi Camps in Lake Pleasant and wintering in Naples FL.
Ken was predeceased by his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Regina Blanchet Helm, his cherished daughter, Kimberly Helm Thomas, his son-in-law, George Thomas, and his brother, Robert Helm. He is survived by his children Kenneth Helm (Laura) of Naples, Florida, Kevin Helm (Michelle) of Slingerlands, and Keith Helm of Delanson; his three grandsons Joshua Helm, Zachary Helm, and Aaron Thomas; his sisters Jill Van Patten and Carol Engle; his brother Thomas Moriarty; his sisters-in-law Marion Blanchet and Jeanette Blanchette and by many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., Guilderland on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Masks and social distancing are required. Please arrive early to register for the mass. Interment will be immediately following at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Calling hours will be held privately. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Ken’s name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Click here to view Ken’s resting place in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY.
Joe and Cindy Grovenger
Keith and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Mengeringhausen
Our deepest sympathy to our special Naples friend. Our prayers go to all his family. May he now Rest In Peace.
Love,
Bernie and Susan
Mengeringhausen
Susan & John Hoekstra
Dear Kevin, Michelle, and Family,
Our heart-felt condolences on the loss of your Dad and GrandDad.
Wishing you time to grieve and find solace with family and friends.
Sincerely,
Susan & John Hoekstra
Virginia Kapsaroff
Dear Kevin and family
Our sincerest condolences for you and your family. The world is not as nice a place due to the loss of your dad. We will always remember your dad and mom and their smiling faces and the warmth of friendship in their hearts. They will be missed forever by anyone who knew them along with us. We send our love to your entire family and share in your wonderful memories of them.
Love, George and Ginny Kapsaroff
Mike duell
Kevin and Michelle I am so sorry My deepest condolences
Charlene and Mike Link
Wish we could be there, but know you are in our hearts! We love you all very much!
Amy Link
Kenny, Kevin, Keith and family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. He was an amazing man, and wonderful human being. He will be greatly missed! Sending my thoughts and love to you all during this difficult time.
Amy, Scott and Gage
We are so very sorry for your loss. We didn’t get to spend a lot of time with him, but he sure had an affect on us. His kindness and laughter were memories we will never forget. God bless you all through the very tough time. With love,
LaDonna & Reggie Sanders
So sorry for you loss! Your very has been such a blessing to us, we miss and love you!
Ken hoogsteen
Kenny and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We were fortunate to spend time with your father in Naples. He was such a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time
Diana & Sebastian D’Anna
We are very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of your father which we will cherish.
Wayne and Lynn LaFave
Kenny, Kevin, Keith and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Lorraine Dolence
Kenny, Kevin, Keith and family,
So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He, and your mom, were such wonderful people and great friends. May he rest in peace. Sending love and prayers.
Karen Gebhardt
We are so sorry to hear about Kenny. What a great man. Sending prayers
The McCarg/ Gebhardt families
Peg Cardinal
Kenny, Kevin, Michelle & Keith,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad and Mom were Bob’s and my closets friends.
I miss the laughs and good times at camp. Bob would have some breakfast at our camp
and somehow always wound up at their camp to have another, I guess because they had
a bigger & better breakfast then I had.
God bless all of you and your family and give you peace in knowing Dad, Mom, Kim & George are all together again.
Love you,
Peg
john Vivenzio vivenzio
Mitzy and I send our deepest condolences to the entire Helm family, it has been a difficult few years for our families
we have so many incredible memories of Ken , stories will be told for decades to come of the antics of Ken, Mike and my dad life was never boring when they were together
John & Mitzy Vivenzio
Nikki Bowman
Keith, Kevin, Kenny and family
My heart goes out to you all. I am thinking of you all and sending love your way. He was such a great man, I will miss him. Your family has always been family to us. Please find comfort in knowing he is with Sis and Kim now.
Denise heiserman
Uncle Kenny I miss you already but I know you’re with Aunt sis and Kim and George and Uncle Bob your brother and sister-in-law’s and your mom and dad I’m so glad that you finally found peace I love you and always will you are now where you belong with the love of your life I love you Uncle Kenny and boys I’m sorry for the losses in your life just remember they are all at peace
Charmaine Thompson
Our heartfelt condolences to the Helm family. Our lives were richer for having met both Ken and Regina For the short time we were fortunate enough to spend with them on our visits to Naples, we will cherish the wonderful time we had. They both made us feel so welcome ..like family We certainly adored them !!
May you find peace in knowing they have been reunited
With love, Danny and Charmaine Thompson xo
Paul and Ashley price
He was a great man and will be greatly missed
Fred Gignac
It is so sad to read of Kenny’s passing. I can not tell you how often I think of him as a friend at OGS and the Thursday evening golf group. He really knew how to treat everyone well and I know that has been passed on to you three guys. You have a tough act to follow. Time cannot stand still, but the happy memories will always remain.
Take care.
Fred Gignac
Danny Thompson
We are deeply saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. We so enjoyed our time with him and his whole family in Naples.
Sincere sympathy.
Danny and Charmaine Thompson
Michael Burns
Kevin, Kenneth, and Keith,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your wonderful father. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Godspeed.
Tommy Degan
To the Helm and Blanchette’s, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss-
Mary Ellen Hoffman
Kenny, Kevin, Keith, Michelle and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Helm’s passing. I will cherish my memories of the poker games and family gatherings that you all were so kind to invite me to. I will keep him and your entire family in my daily prayers. God bless
Barbara Link and Patty Roberts
We are both so sorry to hear about your Dad. He will be greatly missed by all. He was always so much fun. Please know you are in our hearts and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray Parafinczuk
Dear Kenny, Kevin and Keith,
I was sad to hear about your dad’s passing.
Your dad was one of a kind, a true gentleman and a great great guy. I will always treasure the golf league days and the outings we went on. The memories will remain with me forever. He will be missed by all.
Warmest regards,
Ray Parafinczuk
Bob & Judy Zulick
I feel a great loss for a true friend. Ken and the whole family always treated Judy & me as family. Our condolances to Ken, Kevin & Keith and families, as well as friends. We will all miss him
Kelly Rafferty
Keith, Kenny, Kevin and Michelle, Josh, Zach and Aaron. So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. May you all find comfort in knowing he has been reunited with your Regina, Kim and George. Heaven has lots of angels watching over you all.
Love, Kelly Rafferty and Michelle Cosselman (Peg Cardinal’s daughters)
Lura (Barkman) Correia
Dear Kenny, Kevin and Keith,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing at Mass today. Your family has suffered much loss in the last few years but I hope you take some comfort in knowing how much I (and many others) looked up to and loved your Dad and Mom. With love and prayers,
Lura (Barkman) Correia
Roger Griffiths
Sorry for your loss Kevin! I didn’t know your Dad very well but when you were building the house on Mahar Road I met him and my first impression was that he was a kind and gentle person! My dad passed away when I was only 14 and I always wonder how many fun times I would have had with my Dad like it sounds like you had with your Dad!
Cherish the memories of those fun times!
Hope you and your wife are well and again sorry for your loss!!
Roger and Gayle Griffiths