Background
DiFate, Helen Kessler was born on January 23, 1942 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Victor and Helen de Forestal Kessler.
DiFate, Helen Kessler was born on January 23, 1942 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Victor and Helen de Forestal Kessler.
Bachelor, College New Rochelle, 1963. Bachelor of Architecture, Cooper Union, 1968.
Designer Brother Cajetan J.B. Baumann O.F.M. Architect, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, New York City, 1962—1970. Project director Philip J. Wilker Architect & Associates, Bronxville, 1970—1971. Designer Robert A. Green & Philip G. McIntosh American Institute of Architects, Architects, North Tarrytown, 1971—1972.
Architect Fleagle and Kaeyer, Architects, Yonkers, 1972—1974, Anselevicius-Rupe-Associations, St. Louis, 1974—1975, Helen Kessler DiFate American Institute of Architects Architect, St. Louis, since 1971. Part time faculty engineer division, architectural option St. Louis Community College Meramec, 1975—1976, member drafting and design technical advisory committee. Member Women's Association St. Louis Symphony Society, Friends of St. Louis Science Museum.
Member of American Institute of Architects (corporation member, director Westchester, New York chapter 1974, officer St. Louis chapter 1984-1985), Clayton Chamber of Commerce (Missouri), Alliance Women Architecture, Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (chairman architectural division), Missouri Board Architects, Missouri Council Architects (board directors).
Married Victor George DiFate, June 5, 1966. Children: Eric Victor, Kristen Helen.