March 31, 1985 – June 7, 2011

“Always questions. Mandy painted courageously; she never dictated, but rather explored and took chances. She worked materials with double-fisted energy, but she never strong-armed the content… with Mandy’s paintings, it was always a thrilling ride. Her work was cinematic, passionate, surprising, human and full to the brim — like Mandy herself.”

– Linda Swanson, Art Chair, Santa Fe University of Art and Design

HELIOTIS – Mandy, 26, died at 10:45pm on Tues. June 7th 2011, from injuries sustained in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. Mandy was born March 31,1985 in Plainview, NY and was raised in Wantagh, NY. She was a talented artist with a bright future. She was kind and loving and an inspiration to always be who you are and to follow your dreams. She is survived by her mother and father, Diane and John Heliotis and two sisters Emily Heliotis-Olsen and Jamie Heliotis who all shared a lifetime of love and laughter with Mandy; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who love her so much. Memorial service Monday 8 pm at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Rd., Seaford (2 traffic lights east of Rt. 135). Visiting hours Monday 2-4 & 6-9 PM. Family Requests contributions to Mothers Against Drunk Driving www.madd.org I know that I know nothing. (Socrates)