Helen Cecilia Pinsky

February 26th, 2026

Dear Janet, Galit, Sevonne and Families,
Very belated condolences on the passing of one fabulous mother, grandma and beyond. You were blessed to have this remarkable human being in your lives and I imagine these few months that have passed haven’t diminished your loss. May she continue to rest in peace. — Dottie and Al (Speisman) and our Families

~Dottie Fiedler
~SSDS parent/Moriah and NSSBE member/IHMEC docent, Deerfield

January 5th, 2026

I met Helen when we were both docents at the old Holocaust Museum and charged with interviewing future docents for the museum. We became fast friends and had some great times together. We decided to do an exhibit at the Washington Library and took the “L” down together. Those rides were so memorable. We got to know each other’s families and likes and dislikes and had a fun time traversing the city and participating in a very meaningful exhibit. I also fondly remember her surprise 80th birthday party. What a fun time that was!! I spoke with Helen about a week before her death and was worried about her. We were in Tucson and I only just got an email telling of her death yesterday. I send my heartfelt condolences to all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Helen was an extraordinary person – no nonsense – straight to the point. You always knew where she was at and that is so refreshing and real. I will miss Helen very much. May her memory be for a blessing. Baruch Dayan HaEmet

~Dalya Horowitz
~Friend, Skokie, IL

December 29th, 2025

I met Helen in 1970 when we were both college students in the Special Education Department. I was eighteen years old, and she was a returning student and a mother of four. Despite being at very different points in our lives, we had so much in common. I later reconnected with Helen when we were both members of Moriah Congregation. She was a delightful, interesting, intelligent woman. I will remember her as a great lady.

~Sonya Frazin
~College Alum and Fellow Congregant at Moriah Congregation, Northbrook, IL

December 29th, 2025

A wonderful lady. I share my memory’s with Mary and asked him to share with his family and siblings

~David Katz
~Cousin, Norhbrook Il

December 28th, 2025

Living next door to Helen has been wonderful. In the 7 years we have been neighbors we have been good friends and Canasta players. Helen has been a wonderful caring friend. I am a better person having known her. She will be remembered and sorely missed.

~Harriet Harris
~Lodge Neighbor, Northbrook, Illinois

December 28th, 2025

Helen was an amazing person and warm mentor in Deerfield Public Schools (in the mid-1980’s)! Even seeing her years later, she was thoughtful ,and remembered our brief time working together. May her memory be for a blessing. Sincere condolences.

~Renee Friedlander
~former colleague, Skokie, IL

December 27th, 2025

1981 we travel all our family to met the family from Chicago , was an amazing and emotional feeling, trough the years our relationship was growing, between the Pinsky and Taxy families, Helen and I we became so close, we use to call each other every week or other two weeks, we were talking on the phone for approximately one hour , we became Sisters, yesterday I lost my BIG SISTER she will be for the rest of my life in my heart and my soul, we were very luckytwo months ago October 28 , Andrea and I we went to Chicago to spend three days together with Helen and family , was the best days of our lives, we new , this will be the last time we will see each other, Helen I will miss you for the rest of my life, your Little Sister Rosa

~Rosa Dickstein
~HELEN MY BIG SISTER -, Aventura – Florida

December 27th, 2025

Helen and Alex together, we had many trips to many countries in Europe and Argentina, they were not only family but very close friends,
We love them very much and we misdem .
With all our Love.
Rosa and Victor Dickstein

~Victor Dickstein
~Cousin, Aventura, Florida’s

December 27th, 2025

We met Helen in 2018 at The Lodge. Helen was one of the people we met along with Alex. She was one BUSY LADY, we were friendly and played a few card games in the beginning. She always stopped by us when we were playing with other people. Helen will be missed. She was truly blessed with lots of grandchildren and great grandchildrenand . Love the Kiefers

~Enid and Bob Kiefer
~Friend, Northbrook, IL 60062