Helen Ilijic, 68, of Robbinsville, NJ, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Silver Healthcare in Cherry Hill, NJ. Born in Rijeka, Croatia, she came to the U.S. in the 1960's and resided in Brooklyn, NY for many years before relocating to Robbinsville in 2003. Helen enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and working on crossword puzzles. Her thoughtful actions and loving ways left an indelible mark on all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by her loved ones.

Predeceased by her parents, Nikola and Nikolina Ilijic and by her brother, Nicholas Ilijic; Helen is survived by her son, Matthew Brzuszkiewicz; her sister-in-law, Myra Ilijic; her nephews, Andrew and Christina Ilijic and Jonathon and Katie Ilijic and by her great nieces and nephews, Harper, Weston, Isadora, and Ziamora.

A viewing will be held on Monday, April 21st from 8:30 to 9:45 am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St., Allentown, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 am at St. John the Baptist RC Church, 1282 Yardville-Allentown Rd., Allentown, NJ. Interment will follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital .