Helen B. Mooney
November 9, 1933 – April 27, 2019
Highland Falls
Helen B. Mooney peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, April 27, 2019, joining her family in Heaven. Born on November 9, 1933 in Highland Falls, she was the daughter of the late Andrew C. and Anna Theresa (Shelley) Boyan.
Helen proudly lived her entire life in Highland Falls. Her first job was at Rafferty’s Ice Cream Store, which she loved. She helped make the ice cream, but more importantly she enjoyed eating it! Helen went on to work as a computer analyst at the U.S. Military Academy.
She was affectionately known as “Aunt Helen” to all, and her home was always open and became known as “Mooney Manor”. Everyone was welcome and knew they would get a warm reception, a warm bed and breakfast in the morning. She would entertain them with her sharp Irish wit, endless stories and memories of her life in Highland Falls. The morning she passed away, she was expecting yet another nephew and his wife to visit and have lunch at her favorite spot, The Park Restaurant.
Survivors include her son Charles Canny and wife Pam of Ardmore, Ok., three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and countless nieces, nephews and friends.
She is predeceased by her loving husband James Mooney; brothers John, Andrew and Thomas “Buddy” Boyan; sisters Mary Boyan, Ann Ogden, Margaret Childs, Patty Pecchiar, Lily Soronen, Catherine Boyan and Barbara Boyan.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls. A Funeral Mass will take place Friday, May 3 at 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 353 Main St. Highland Falls. Interment will follow at Eagle Valley Cemetery, Route 9W, Town of Highlands.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church. Funeral arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 845-446-2868.