Rezső Seress

1889–1968 (age 79)

Biography

Rezső Seress composed music that spoke to the heart, most famously penning the haunting melody of “Gloomy Sunday,” which resonated far beyond Hungary’s borders.

His work captured profound emotion and remains a poignant reminder of the expressive power of song.

Did you know Rezső Seress?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Rezső Feleki
1900–1981 (age 81)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Rezső Feleki was a Hungarian individual who lived from 1900 to 1981, born in Budapest and buried at Kozma Street Jewish...
Pál Gartner
1900–1975 (age 75)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Hungarian physician active in twentieth-century medical practice.
Ödön Frank
1859–1941 (age 82)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Hygienist Ödön Frank (1859–1941) was a dedicated advocate for public health in Hungary.
Simon Adler
1861–1930 (age 69)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Simon Adler brought steadfast care and compassion to the special education communities he served.
Michael Guttmann
1872–1942 (age 70)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Michael Guttmann (1872-1942) was a Hungarian rabbi and scholar from Kiskunfélegyháza who was buried at Kozma Street Je...
Miksa Flamm
1869–1934 (age 65)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Miksa Flamm was an architect whose designs combined practicality with dignified presence.