Helen Emrich (Marcuk)

Executive secretary, Grandparents' Grandchildren's Right Organization leader

Born Jan. 11, 1917, Yonkers (NY), U.S.; daughter of Alexander and Wladyslawa (Sokolik); married Frank Emrich; children: John, Helene.

Education: Pace University, White Plains (NY).

Career: administrative secretary, Research Center, General Foods Corporation, Tarrytown (NY), 1958-76. Retired.

Author: And The Angels Cried, 1980.

Member of: New York area leader, Grandparents' Grandchildren's Rights Organization, 1978-92; volunteer, White Plains High School, 1980-86, Lighthouse, White Plains, 1986-92, Blue Mountain School, Montrose (NY).

Honors: Select Committee on Aging member, House of Representatives, Washington (DC), 1991.

Languages: English, Polish.

Hobbies: knitting, cooking.

Home: Lake Shore Commons, 1402 Hospital Plaza Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996