Helen Harrigan Levine

It is with profound sadness and loss that we mourn the passing of Helen Harrigan Levine after a valiant 10-year fight against ALS.

Helen was born on Sept.11, 1944, in Schenectady, N.Y., to Eileen and Bernard Harrigan, and died peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2024, at her home in Orient, with her husband, Mark, at her side.

She is survived by her husband, their son John, his wife, Susan, grandson Seth and granddaughter Nicole. She will be sorely missed by her family and her many, many friends.

Helen and Mark were married at Union College in Schenectady, where they met.

Helen worked for over 30 years as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, a private not-for-profit corporation formed to assist and plan for the redevelopment of Jamaica, Queens.

Helen retired to Orient and became active in local matters, including the Island’s End Golf Club. Working with Barbara Koch, she formed a nine-hole women’s golf league specifically for working women. Its success is noted by the over 80 women who now play in the league and was important in the continuation of the Island’s End Golf Club.

Helen was a woman of wit, warmth, wisdom and creativity. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and laugh.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with remembrances to be shared at noon at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates that donations be made in Helen’s honor to Massachusetts General Development Office, attn: Katie Colin,125 Nashua St., Boston, MA 02114.

Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport is assisting the family.

This is a paid notice.