Obituary for Helen Gambogi (Arbeiter)
Regina Helen Gambogi (“Helen” nee Arbeiter) of Mantua, passed away on February 11, 2023, at the age of 94. Helen was married to Theodore A. Gambogi, Jr. for 62 ½ years before his passing in 2010. She is survived by her three children Ted, Mike, & Peggy, seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Born at home on the Arbeiter Farm in “Jefferson” Mullica Hill, NJ. She was a 1947 honor graduate of Camden Catholic High School. At an early age, Helen studied music and at 11 years of age, she began her soon-to-be-long-lived service to her church by playing the piano when the church was in the Mantua Fire Hall. Her faith and love for her church continued over a span of 82 years as the organist for Church of the Incarnation and Infant Jesus Parish.
Helen was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She volunteered many hours of her time teaching CCD and working at church bazaars. Helen was also a Eucharistic minister who brought the Eucharist to parishioners at hospitals and at their homes.
In 1972, Helen was employed as a bank teller for the Mantua Bank later transferring to Farmers Bank in Mullica Hill until her retirement at age 73. She traveled completely around the world twice visiting such places as Malaysia, Singapore, and Rome. Christmas was a special time for Helen when she made her annual trip to the Philadelphia Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker. Helen had a great love for her flowers on her front porch where she spent many hours during the summertime. Last, but not least, Helen will always be remembered for her baking and delivering her famous “peach pies” to her family and friends who waited anxiously for them every summer.
Helen was a kind, loving and beautiful soul who will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Relatives & Friends may visit from 9:30 am to 10:45 am on Friday, February 17th at Infant Jesus Parish at St. Margaret’s Church, Third & Beech Streets, Woodbury Heights, NJ where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Burial will follow in Holy Name of Jesus Cemetery in Mullica Hill, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Helen to The Fund for Camden Catholic, 300 Cuthbert Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 or to the Sisters of Mercy, 1645 Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069. Click here to make an online donation to Camden Catholic. Click here to make an online donation to Sisters of Mercy.
Born at home on the Arbeiter Farm in “Jefferson” Mullica Hill, NJ. She was a 1947 honor graduate of Camden Catholic High School. At an early age, Helen studied music and at 11 years of age, she began her soon-to-be-long-lived service to her church by playing the piano when the church was in the Mantua Fire Hall. Her faith and love for her church continued over a span of 82 years as the organist for Church of the Incarnation and Infant Jesus Parish.
Helen was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She volunteered many hours of her time teaching CCD and working at church bazaars. Helen was also a Eucharistic minister who brought the Eucharist to parishioners at hospitals and at their homes.
In 1972, Helen was employed as a bank teller for the Mantua Bank later transferring to Farmers Bank in Mullica Hill until her retirement at age 73. She traveled completely around the world twice visiting such places as Malaysia, Singapore, and Rome. Christmas was a special time for Helen when she made her annual trip to the Philadelphia Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker. Helen had a great love for her flowers on her front porch where she spent many hours during the summertime. Last, but not least, Helen will always be remembered for her baking and delivering her famous “peach pies” to her family and friends who waited anxiously for them every summer.
Helen was a kind, loving and beautiful soul who will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Relatives & Friends may visit from 9:30 am to 10:45 am on Friday, February 17th at Infant Jesus Parish at St. Margaret’s Church, Third & Beech Streets, Woodbury Heights, NJ where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Burial will follow in Holy Name of Jesus Cemetery in Mullica Hill, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Helen to The Fund for Camden Catholic, 300 Cuthbert Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 or to the Sisters of Mercy, 1645 Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069. Click here to make an online donation to Camden Catholic. Click here to make an online donation to Sisters of Mercy.