Placek, Helen on October 23, 2008 in her 89th year, of Eatons Neck. Loving wife of the late Theodore Jr. Fond mother of Joan and Ted. Caring grandmother of David Placek (Lorena), and Samantha Cordaro (Joe). Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue Northport, NY 11768. Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM, St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Interment Northport Rural Cemetery. Donations to National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St. NY, NY 10016, in her memory would be appreciated. Hours Sunday 2-5, 7-9 PM.