Helen Heinsohn passes away

I feel sorry for Tom, this must have been a struggle for him for quite some time.

terrible to hear. our thoughts and prayers go out to tommy and his family.

Our thoughts are with you Tommy.

Sorry for your loss Mr. Heinsohn, Godspeed Helen.

I'm very, very sorry for your loss, Tommy. My thoughts are with you.

Tommy, I feel like you are a part of my family, as I have been listening to you since the early Bird years. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family the very best.

God bless and be with the Heinsohn family.

Dear Tom Heinsohn:
My prayers are with you and your family. I did not know your wife personally, but if she was married to you she must have been a great person like her husband.

Our thoughts are with you, Tommy. We'll always miss hearing about the Little Redhead from Needham.

Tom, would see you at HOSMER PONTIAC in medford alot,sorry for your loss.

our prayers are with you mr.heinsohn

It was great how each and every game Tommy called he'd mention "the redhead from Needham." Sorry for your loss Tommy and Celtics Nation loves ya'.

Thoughts and prayers Tommy.

A Tommy Point in memory...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Heinsohn family. So wonderful how you both approached such a horrible disease with such dignity and grace.

Though we all have great memories of you, I'm sure that yours of her far outweigh ours; cherish them as we do ours of you.

she used to come into my work. RIP

my thought's and prayers are with you and your family ,tommy .never forget you have your celtic family.

God bless

I'm sorry for your loss Mr. Heinsohn.

i am very sorry to hear of your loss. it's a terrible thing to watch a loved one pass. always remind yourself that helen is experiencing no more pain and never will have pain of any kind again. god bless helen and the rest of your family.

Gob Bless you Tommy. Helen was so full of Love, the happiest and most charming person. The legendary "red head from Needham" is our Hero in so many ways.

Our Prayers are with you, Tommy.

WE LOVE YOU TOMMY!

How many times have we heard you refer to " the redhead from Needham".? You two are a beautiful example of a loving, caring couple and a role model for those of us who need to make each other feel special. We are fans of both Helen and Tommy Heinsohn. Hurry back, we are here for you and mourn with you.

My deepest condolences Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Tommy,

Like yourself,i work in a business that keeps me away from the family 200 nights a year and I'm going on my 34th year,Without the Love,Guidance,and support from someone like Helen,you would not nor could not have achieved your special place in Boston the way you have including your love for painting.You,your family have been blessed and now heaven gets to enjoy Helen the way you and your family have

D

Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen & you Tommy. God Bless!

Tommy point for Mrs. Heinsohn -- We love you Tommy

Tommy we love you......keep on truckin', Tommy

Tommy-
I only covered 2 Celtic's games last year for my station but I will always remember how nice your wife treated me in the dining room. She did not know me from Adam but walked up to me and just started talking. One of the nicest persons I have ever met. That one night meeting her will stay with me for a long long time.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Vern Catron

My sincere thoughts and prayers goes out to Tommy and his family!

God Bless and your wonderful memories will last forever!

Dear Mr. Heinsohn: My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bless her and provide her with multiple Tommy points.....

So sorry to hear.

Tommy, your love for her was so obvious and sincere it is heartbreaking to learn. She will certainly live on famously as the Red Head from Newton.

Our hearts and wishes go out for you and her whole family!

I cherish every moment I spend watching and listening to you. You represent all that is and ever was great about Celtic pride and team play.

Tommy - prayers, thoughts and many hopes you remember why you married Helen. God Bless

I'm thankful for her life as it relates to supporting, building and sustaining you all these years. Keep up the good fight, Helen will continue to smile at your love of the game & those young men it raises.

We love you event more today in your greatest time of need.

God Bless and God speed!

Mrs. Heinsohn was adored by everyone. She always had a beautiful smile and a warm hug for all. The Heinsohn family is in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that we all love you Tommy.

God Bless tommy

Heres to the redhead in Needham. God bless.

Our thoughts are with you Tommy.

Thoughts and prayers to the Heinsohn family. God bless and RIP.

god bless you tommy .your memories with her will forever live in your heart.

Best to you.

Hang in there Tommy.

Tommy, my deepest condolence to you and your family. The red head in Needham will now look after you and the Celtics from the heaven. God bless you all. I am sure Mrs Heinsohn is smiling with the Tommy Point all the way.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tommy. Even though I never met your wonderful wife, I felt as though I knew her (and I did, as "the Redhead from Needham").

thoughts are with you from vero beach florida !

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Tommy. God be with you always.

I will remember her in my prayers. At least her suffering is over now...

our thoughts and prayers are with tommy and his celtics family, we will always remember your call, the redhead from needham, just as much as havlichek stole the ball by johnny most!

Tommy
" Weeping my endure for a for a night, but joy comes in the morning"
Be Blessed

Sorry for your lose Tommy. You and Helen both deserve a Tommy Point for your courage.

My thoughts and prayers for the Heinsohn family. Rest In Peace to the Redhead from Needham.

Very sad news. I've been a Celtics fan for 40 years, and Heinsohn has been an integral part of most of that--whether as a coach or broadcaster (I don't recall his playing days, being too young).

My sympathies to Mr. Heinsohn.

How many years was this happy couple married?

I lost my dad just before the 07-08 season. He was only 54. I wish he could have seen them win again. I bet the red head and Tommy loved to see them win again.
Poor Tommy, I have been watching him since I was a kid. He's like a grandfather to many of us.
My dad always wished to see Randy Moss play for the Pats and I always wanted to see K.G. play for the green. It seems the last year or so has been very bitter sweet for many of us.
Tommy, take comfort in the fact that she is safe in God's memory and soon death will be no more. Rev. 21:4,5

Every game for as long as I can remember, Tommy mentioned the "redhead from needham" - that kind of love never dies. Helen is now at rest, with DJ and Red looking after her.

My heart goes out to you Tommy. I was a kid when you won Rookie of the Year. My brother and I use to listen to your games on the radio. You were the first to raise your arm in victory whenever you tapped in a ball in traffic under the boards. Later on, my mother joined us because she liked to watch you coach the Celtics because she love to see your facial expressions, especially when there was a bad call against us -- the Celtics.. She loved your passion, even if she didn't really care about basketball.
During the past decade, I somehow got a warm and pleasurable feeling when you would mention "the Redhead from Needham".

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The Redhead In Needham will be missed, may she rest in peace.

We love ya Tommy

I feel for Tommy, I can't even imagine the pain he is going through. My prayers are with you Tom.

Tom Heinsohn is a Boston legend and his wife should always be remember as a brave woman who confronted her disease with class and diginity. The city of Boston mourns with the Heinsohn family.

When in college, I had the opportunity to intern at FOX25, which at that point was owned by the Celtics...I went to the 1993 draft party at the Boston Garden, and was lucky to have met Tommy & his wife - what a sweetheart! Here I am, a 20 year old nobody walking around amongst media & Celtics royalty, and the next thing you know, I'm talking with the Redhead from Needham. And you know what? We talked throughout the entire night; she spoke with me like I had known her for years...I can see why she & Tommy have been together for so long - they come from the same cloth - salt of the earth. God bless, Tommy.

celtic family with you tommy...you are in all our prayers

Tommy sorry to you and your family. The redhead in needham will always watch over you and the celtics.

As a kid, I got your autograph at your front door in Worcester 50 years ago, Tommy. You are the greatest, and the partnership with Gorman has been excellent for us New England basketball lovers. Deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife.

I am saddened for your loss. May your memories sustain you.

i'm sorry for your loss"BIG T".

mr t. heinson &family may the peace of God guard your minds and the comfort of the holy spirit be with you ! during these times of great memories of a loving wife and a wonderful mother .

Dear Tommy,
We had the privilege of sharing a dinner with you and Helen a year ago in Quincy at a friend's home. Helen was a the picture of courage, hope and grace. She shared her Scapluas and faith with all of us. We loved her immediately. Helen certainly left her footsteps on our hearts. Sincere Sympathy, Sally and Jack