Helen Anne Manieri

Herkimer - Helen Anne Manieri, 77, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, NY with her loving family by her side. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and joyful memories. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, and cousin, Helen's warmth and bright spirit touched everyone who knew her.

She was born on February 11, 1948, in Herkimer, the daughter of the late Honorable Alfred A. and Helen M. (Garlock) Manieri, Sr. Helen was a graduate of Herkimer High School, class of 1966. She furthered her education at Utica School of Commerce, graduating with a major in Business Administration. She was of the Catholic faith.

Helen was a sales associate and department head for the former Nichols Department Store and later PharmHouse in Herkimer. Following her retirement from PharmHouse, Helen dedicated many years as a receptionist at Advanced Technologies in Herkimer.

In her later years, Helen became a resident of Valley Health Services, where she formed a special bond with the staff. Their kindness and care brought her comfort and happiness. Helen’s love for them was as boundless as the love she shared with her own family.

Helen was a loving and caring sister and aunt. She enjoyed the quality time she spent with her family and was especially happy when she was around her nieces and nephews. Helen's love was a gift she shared freely, and those closest to her were affectionately called "Dolly," a term that captured the tenderness and care she felt for her family and friends. Through her employment and in the years that followed, her sincerity touched countless lives, leaving behind memories that will be cherished forever.

Survivors include her sister, Kathy Stalteri of Herkimer, and her children Mary Lourdes (Cosimo) Tangorra, Daniel (Marianne) Stalteri, Mary Beth Napolitano, Michael (April) Stalteri, and her brother, Alfred Manieri (Shelley) Jr. of Herkimer, and their children, Jannel (Joseph) Scalise, Jessica (James) Hilts, and Janine Manieri. Helen, affectionately known as “Tootsie” to her family, also leaves behind her beloved great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews including Kahley (Adam) Kiristis and their children Hudson and Emma of North Tonawanda, NY, Emily (David Doolen) Stalteri and their children Killian and Conan of Herkimer, Alyssa (Michael) Steele and their children Annie and Ellie of Herkimer, NY, Steven (Alicia Ceneviva) Napolitano of Savannah, GA, Michael Stalteri of Boston, MA, Cosimo (Kayla Sweet) Tangorra of Half Moon, NY, Gabrielle (Talyn Kelley) Tangorra of Troy, NY, and Savannah Stalteri of Rochester, NY, Jianna Scalise and James Scalise of Herkimer, NY, and Jorja Manieri of Ilion, NY.

Helen also leaves behind many special family and friends including Dominick Stalteri and Stefano (Steve) Napolitano.  She was guided home to the Lord by those who predeceased her including her parents and nephew, Jeffrey Manieri.

The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the staff at Valley Health Services and Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown for the knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough care they provided to Helen in her final weeks.

Helen's legacy of love and her joyful spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Though she is no longer with us, her laughter and kindness will echo in the memories of all who were fortunate enough to know her.

In keeping with Helen’s wishes, a graveside service at Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer, NY, will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:30 am.  Arrangements are under the caring guidance of the locally owned and family operated, Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service (next to Hannaford Markets), 527 E. Albany St., Herkimer, NY. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Valley Health Services, 690 West German Street, Herkimer, NY 13350, St. Francis de Sales School, 220 Henry Street, Herkimer, NY 13350, or to a charity of your choice. 

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