Rochester, NY: September 25, 2020 at age 72, has sadly passed while embraced by her loving family. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grammy, Sister and Friend.
Predeceased by her parents, Rudolf and Elfriede Schafer, and her twin boys, Robert and Andreas Rousseau. She is survived by her devoted husband Alfred A Post Jr, the love of her life. Her children: Carolyn (Robert) Quitaldi, David (Pamela) Post, Nicole (Jason) Weltzer, and her grandchildren, Christopher Quitaldi and Hannah Weltzer. Also, many nieces, nephews and beloved family and treasured friends. Her loyal furbabies: her “kitties” and Annie and Minnie: her two dogs that never left her side. Helga also sadly leaves behind family members in Germany, including her cherished Brother and Sister in law Andreas and Karin Schafer.
Helga was born in Germany, and at age 18, came to the United States with her newborn daughter, Carolyn. Although it was difficult to be so far away from her parents and younger brother, Andreas, she was eager to start a new life in America.
Recognizing the importance, Helga was fiercely determined to embrace the American culture and quickly became fluent in English. This independent and determined young woman quickly sought out employment. She started her career as a Teller with Marine Midland Bank. During this time had her second daughter, Nicole. Having a firm foundation in America, she studied hard and quickly earned her most proud accomplishment: becoming an American Citizen.
Her career took off and by the time she retired, after 27 years, she was an Administrator in the Estate and Trust department. During her time at the bank, she met and married the love of her life, Alfred.
Helga’s deep love for animals led her to become a licensed Dog Groomer. Helga, with the unwavering support of her husband, also began working in Animal Rescue. The passion to help animals quickly grew from volunteering a few hours a week to a full time position as President of the non profit, Animal Service League. Her accomplishments while President of Animal Service League, included the purchase of a building with funding from donations and trusts. This building provided a place to shelter homeless animals and ready them for adoption to their forever homes. The building was a work of love and endless hours of devotion. Helga never forgot the name of a single animal she rescued or cared for over the years. She acquired many lasting friendships and most were based on their mutual passion for animal rescue. However, her greatest passion was her family, especially her grandchildren, Christopher and Hannah. Helga’s compassion and love in her heart for others knew no boundaries. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that you may consider a donation in her name to a charity that is close to your heart.
Her funeral mass will be at 10:00 am, Friday, October 2, 2020, at Holy Cross Church; 4492 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612.