Obituary of Helene S. Kossoff

Helene S. Kossoff, age 55 of Niskayuna, NY died on Friday morning, May 10, 2013 at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Born in the Bronx, Helene graduated from high school in Spring Valley, NY She was a graduate of McGill University where she received her B.S. degree and was also a graduate of NYU where she received her Master's degree. She was a cell biologist for the NY Blood Bank and was later practice administrator for the Scotia Glenville Dental Center in Scotia. . Helene was a member of Congregation Agudat Achim in Schenectady and was active in the Scotia Business Improvement District. She was also a long time supporter of the Freedom Park Concert Series. Helene is survived by her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Backer, a son, Dr. Elliot Backer and 2 daughters, Rebecca and Diana Backer all of Niskayuna. She also leaves a sister, Cynthia Kossoff Ilmer of Europe and her Mother, Marion Kossoff of NYC. She was predeceased by her father, Alvin Kossoff. Services at the New Montefiore Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 1:00pm. Those wishing to remember Helene in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, One Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.