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In Loving Memory of

Gerald Helman

October 16th, 2020

Obituary

Ambassador Gerald Helman, 87, of Alexandria, VA passed away on Friday, October 16th, 2020. He is survived by his children, Deborah Helman and David (Sara) Helman, siblings, Eileen (Elie) Aboulafia and Paul (Ruth) Helman, his sister-in-law, Blossom Helman, and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Dolores Helman (nee Hammel), his daughter, Ruth Helman, and his brother, Norman Helman.

Services are private. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Sol Levinson. www.sollevinson.com

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