William E. Helfrich Jr.

William "Bill" F. Helfrich, Jr., 48, of West Hartford, formerly of Glastonbury, died suddenly on Friday (February 21, 2003). He was the son of the late William E. Helfrich and the late Margaret Hazen (Helfrich) Rau. Bill grew up in Glastonbury, graduating from Glastonbury High School in 1973. He lived in the Hartford area his entire life; was an excellent painter, master bowler, fine volleyball player, avid tag-saler, great movie buff and an accomplished skier. He was a member of the Hartford Elks Club and an active friend of Bill W's. He is survived by the light of his life, his beloved daughter, Ashley Helfrich, of Longwood, FL; his sister and niece, Susan and Anna Markwica, of Edgartown, MA; his former wife, Tracy Helfrich, of Longwood, FL; former in-laws, Jackie and Dean Iosbaker, recently of Glastonbury, and currently of Apopka, FL; and a large circle of loving and devoted friends. A memorial service will be held in celebration of Bill's life at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at the First Church of Christ - Congregational, 2183 Main Street, Glastonbury. Friends and family will gather in Schulz Hall following the service. His ashes will be buried in a private family ceremony on Martha's Vineyard where he will lay next to his mother, Margaret Hazen Rau. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Ashley Helfrich College Fund, c/o Jackie Iosbaker, 443 Jordan Stuart Circle, Apt. 201, Apopka, FL 32703.