Please pray for Helen Cichon, Mother of Fr. Cichon.

Obituary of Helen L. Cichon

Helen L. Cichon entered into eternal rest October 19, 2020. Born in 1936 to John and Ruth Von Zuben, she was baptized in the church of St. Ann, Toronto, Canada and grew up as the elder sister of Margaret Mary and John Douglas. She moved to New York City in 1956 and was married to John J. Cichon of Staten Island in 1957. That same year she gave birth to her first son John B., and two years later had another son, Michael W. Having enrolled her sons in the school of St. Adalbert, she was supportive of the efforts to build the new parish church and Catholic high schools on Staten Island which came to symbolize the Catholic community in the 1960's. 1969 saw the only day on which she allowed her sons to miss school without having a fever – the day she proudly became a citizen of the United States. Professionally, Helen worked for New York City and State, first as a clerk helping people obtain social services, then working within the court system. She retired in 1991. Among her most cherished memories were the trips she took to places such as Hawaii, Alaska, the Grand Canyon, and Europe. Ultimately, however, the most treasured aspect of her life and the purpose for which she lived was the growth of her family. The births of her two grandchildren, John N. Cichon and Annie K. Cichon changed the whole world for her. The marriage of her grandson to Sarah DiBiase and the births of her great grandchildren, James and Harper, made that new world even sweeter and more wonderful. Especially over the last several years, as the limits imposed by this world enveloped her, Helen maintained a thankful heart. She was grateful for those who assisted her professionally and personally, for the gift of being able to see her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, a marriage that lasted 63 years, and a faith in God given to her by her parents that has made all the difference. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Matthew Funeral Home 2508 Victory Blvd. from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral willdepart from Matthew Funeral Home at 10:15 am for a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated in Saint Adalbert Church on Thursday, October 22 at 11:00am. Internment of Helen's earthly remains will be at St. Peter's Cemetery. Due to Covid-19, all visitors to the funeral home and church must wear masks, practice social distancing, and be mindful that a small wait to visit might exist due to capacity limitations.

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