Mark Joseph Helm passed away on May 31, 2019 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD after a three-year battle with cancer. He was born on April 26, 1962 in Binghamton, NY.
Mark is survived by his spouse, Helen Beck Helm; his four children Greg, Clara, Philip (Hannah), and Sr Dolores Peter (Angela); Granddaughter Molly; his parents Donna and Joseph; and his seven siblings, Marcia, Bryan, Sharon, Christine (John), Tricia, Joe, and John. Several special nieces, nephews & cousins. He was an accomplished violinist and served 24 years active duty in the United States Air Force as a member of the USAF Band and Strolling Strings.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, on June 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm. A funeral Mass will be held at the Carmel of Port Tobacco Monastery chapel, La Plata, MD 20646, June 13, 2019 at 10:00 am. The burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery with the date yet to be determined.
Please consider donations in Mark’s memory to Chapel Restoration Fund Carmel of Port Tobacco Monastery 5678 Mt. Carmel Rd. La Plata, MD 20646 at http://www.carmelofporttobacco.com/ChapelExpansion.html Condolences for the family may be offered at https://www.cunninghamfuneralhome.net.
811 Cameron St. Alex. VA 22314
06/12/2019
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Helen,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Helen and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
It is difficult to find the words to express my sadness over the loss of Mark.
It was a complete shock to me since we were not in touch over the last few years.
Not only was he a wonderful musician whom I always enjoyed playing with but he was also a wonderful, caring human being,
Sorry for your loss.
Clara,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Prayers for comfort to family and friends during this difficult time. So sorry to hear of his passing.
I am deeply saddened by Mark’s passing. To me he was generous with his time and attention. I enjoyed his company and am sorry that I will have it no longer.
I am so sorry for your loss..My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Helm Family…We were all South Siders and I am very close friend of Chris and John. God Bless
All good memories of Mark and Helen and the kids. So sorry to hear. He will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Steve and Diane O’Neil
My thoughts are with you all. May you find strength courage and peace during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Jerri and I feel so bad for your loss and have you in our hearts. We met Mark at Hanna and Philip’s wedding, he was a fine man.
Helen, Greg, Clara, Phillip, Sr
Dolores Peter (Angela) and family, We’re so sorry to hear of your Dad’s illness and passing. May the Lord bless you all and welcome him into paradise. Allways in our prayers,
Mike, Kathy and family
So sorry for your family’s loss
Taken to early from your family. Sorry for your loss.
Linda Norton