Sharing message from Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:
"It is with deep personal regret that I inform you of the passing of long time former City Clerk Helen P. Dripchak. A life time resident of the City of Derby, Mrs. Dripchak was a graduate of St. Michael School and Derby High School. She worked at Derby City Hall for more than 35 years and was the first woman to serve as City Clerk. She retired in 1988.
"She was married to Stephen Dripchak for more than 66 years was an active member of St. Michael Parish for many years. She was also a member of the Polish Falcons.
"She is the mother of Stephen and David Dripchak. She was predeceased by a daughter Pamela. She had 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
"Please join Mayor Anita Dugatto and the entire City of Derby in mourning the loss of a long time civil servant who served with dignity and class. She will be missed for her gentle personality and her fabulous stuffed cabbage. May she rest in peace."