Helen Morgan Vogt of Louisville, Colorado and formerly of Port Washington, died on March 5, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service in celebration of her vibrant life will be held on May 30, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Port Washington.
Helen was born in a Women’s Hospital in Port Washington to Warren and Merry Morgan, a former teacher in the first school house on School Street in Port Washington. Helen was one of only a few who could call themselves “clamdiggers” because one had to be born in town to earn the designation. She had a younger brother, who she adored, Terry Morgan, who preceded her in death. After graduating from Port Washington High School, Helen went off to Greenville, TN, to attend Tusculum College, where she met the “love of her life” Bob Vogt. As the story goes, Helen was on a train to the college and Bob came on board and asked if anyone wanted a ride back to the college on his Indian motorcycle. She leaped up to accept and their destiny was sealed.
They were married at Helen’s parents’ house on Bar Beach Road in Port Washington after a long distance relationship because Bob lived in New Jersey. They remained in Port and raised three daughters, Patricia (Patti), Cynthia (Cindy) and Suzanne (Suzie). Bob loved having three daughters to dance with, and Helen thought daughters would take care of them in later years.
Bob went on to establish Manhasset Bay Outboard Marina and Helen enjoyed the homemaker’s life of gardening, sewing and crafts. She taught furniture refinishing at Adult Education classes and many neighbors and friends would stop by her home to learn how to cain chairs or paint wood craft projects. She was very creative and talented, with many of her handmade items still in her daughters’ and grandchildren’s homes. Helen was a member of many local organizations.
She started with the “Hobby Guild” at the United Methodist Church, where she formed life long friendships. Helen was on the board of the Port Washington Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society, a member of the Community Chest, The Daughters of the American Revolution, United Methodist Women, and a regular poll watcher for the election board.
Helen moved to Colorado in 2012 to join Patti and Suzie, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. As much as she missed her home on Bogart Ave. and her many wonderful neighbors and friends,
she quickly adapted to life in the west. Her new home at Balfour Retirement Village meant new friends and lots of additional interests. She was elected as the President of the Residents and in short time initiated fun activities at Balfour. At her urging, the facility added an outdoor dining area and started resident “open house” days when each could showcase their room decor. She participated in most activities and excursions, especially enjoying the bus trips to nowhere, seeing Colorado scenery. But most of all she loved having family close by. Helen hosted family dinners at Balfour when she could pick the menu and have the great grandchildren run around with everyone having fun. She was able to attend every family holiday and loved coming to the different homes. Helen often said, “I am so happy to be here.”
Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert W. Vogt (Bob). Before moving to Colorado, she very much enjoyed her social life with her special friend, Joe Birk. She is survived by her three daughters, Patti Reed (Tom), Cindy Burrows (John) and Suzie Ressa (Vinnie, deceased), nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Port Washington or the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society.
Dennis H. Fearn
Dennis H. Fearn, 61 years old, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2015. He is survived by his three sisters, Sharon Whelan, Maryanne Fearn and Susan Brown, his brother in laws, Daniel Brown and Richard Whelan, his nephew, Bill Whelan and his 3 nieces, Megan Whelan, Melissa Brown and Kelsey Brown, along with many cousins and friends.
Dennis was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, NY, and Dayton University, Dayton, Ohio. He spent many years as a government bond broker for Liberty Investments. He was a parishioner of St Mary’s RC Church, Manhasset, NY, a member of Knights of Columbus, Manhasset, NY, a longtime member of Wheatley Hills Country Club, Williston Park, NY, and avid fan of St. Johns University basketball and NY Giants.
Anyone who knew Dennis would describe him as a “gentle” man, a wonderful, kind and caring friend to many, a brother and uncle who always kept his family on the front line.
He was predeceased by his brother Kevin, his mother, Claire, and his best friend, his father George.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on January 31, at St. Mary’s Church, Manhasset. Internment was at St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY.
Dennis: This world was a better place with you here, we will miss
you forever.
