Richard Harriss Hellinger

Richard Hellinger, 63, died in home hospice care on Sept 22, 2022 after a 4 year battle with kidney cancer.

Rich had 2 homes: India and Atlanta, GA. His parents, Richard and Frankee Hellinger, worked in Bengaluru India, building a teaching hospital that thrives today. The family returned to Orlando during the final year of Rich’s high school education. Rich did not find his US “home” until he moved to Atlanta to study at Emory University, where he met the love of his life, Susan Conger.

Rich first developed his love of music while in India, and music remained his strongest passion. His desire to have time for his music led him to a career as a software developer, which he believed provided him flexibility to pursue his music. He soon grew to love software as much as he loved music and was employed at the Emory Goizueta Business school when he died.

He is survived by his wife, Susan and his 5 siblings: Frances (Lance) Haines of Arlington VA; Laura Hellinger of Orlando FL; John (Susan) Hellinger of Orlando FL; Amy (Dan) Polfer of Maitland FL; and Elizabeth Stum of Seabrook TX. He is also survived by 18 nieces and nephews.

An avid reader, Rich could work the NY Times crossword in less than 10 minutes. Rich was known for his guitar skill, his ready humor, and his kind and friendly nature.

There will be a graveside service for the family followed by a private reception in Richard’s neighborhood. Before his death, he requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Winship Cancer Institute, Decatur Cooperative Ministry, or Michael C Carlos Museum at Emory.