Deaths in the 1980s

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Irén Komját
1895–1982 (age 87)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Irén Komját was a Hungarian resistance fighter whose courage exemplified the struggle for freedom and justice.
Ádám Kosztolányi
1915–1980 (age 65)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Ádám Kosztolányi’s poetry endures for its lyrical insight into the human spirit.
Gábor Ihász
1946–1989 (age 43)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Gábor Ihász was a Hungarian composer whose musical works enriched Hungarian cultural and artistic life.
István Jacsó
1913–1985 (age 72)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
István Jacsó was respected for his calm leadership and lifelong dedication to guiding athletes with integrity.
Sándor Járóka Sr.
1922–1984 (age 62)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Sándor Járóka Sr. was a Hungarian violinist who performed in Budapest during the twentieth century.
Lőrinc Kovai
1912–1986 (age 74)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Lőrinc Kovai was a journalist whose steady voice carried the concerns and hopes of his community.
Endre Kárász
1929–1987 (age 58)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Endre Kárász was a Hungarian association football coach active in the twentieth century.
István Prókai
1920–1983 (age 63)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
István Prókai was an actor whose thoughtful performances touched the hearts of many.
József Siegl
1894–1981 (age 87)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
József Siegl was a Hungarian association football player of the early twentieth century.
János Stófián
1904–1984 (age 80)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
János Stófián was a football player whose passion for the sport uplifted teammates and supporters.
Dezső Jász
1897–1981 (age 84)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Dezső Jász was a Hungarian military historian who contributed to the study of Hungarian military heritage.
Erna Czövek
1899–1983 (age 84)
Budakeszi
Erna Czövek (1899-1983) was a Hungarian individual from Orșova, Romania, who was buried at Farkasréti Cemetery in Bud...
Dezső Hámori
1910–1982 (age 72)
Budakeszi
Dezső Hámori was a Hungarian veterinarian active in the twentieth century.
Gyula Lóránt
1923–1981 (age 58)
Kőszeg
Gyula Lóránt was a football coach whose leadership and encouragement shaped many careers.
János Kühár
1901–1987 (age 86)
Felsőszölnök
János Kühár was a Hungarian poet whose works contributed to twentieth-century Hungarian literature.
Rezső Pertorini
1927–1980 (age 53)
Kőszeg
Rezső Pertorini was a physician whose compassionate care comforted patients in Kőszeg.
Ferenc Egri
1897–1985 (age 88)
Dunakeszi
Ferenc Egri was a Hungarian presbyter who served in pastoral ministry during the twentieth century.
Tamás Marjay
1923–1984 (age 61)
Pápateszér
Tamás Marjay was a military officer who led with quiet strength and devotion to his comrades.
Tibor Bakonyi
1934–1982 (age 48)
Votive Church of Szeged
Tibor Bakonyi was a Hungarian person born in the 19th district of Budapest in 1934 who lived until 1982 and was buried a...
Pál Tóváry
1899–1983 (age 84)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Pál Tóváry (1899-1983) was a Hungarian figure from Jászkisér who spent his life in Hungary and was buried in Budape...
Carl von Garaguly
1900–1984 (age 84)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Carl von Garaguly (1900-1984) was a Hungarian individual born in Budapest who lived through most of the 20th century and...
Lajos Kurunczy
1896–1983 (age 87)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Lajos Kurunczy (1896-1983) was a Hungarian native of Budapest who lived through Hungary's turbulent 20th century and was...
Antal Fonyó
1919–1981 (age 62)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Antal Fonyó (1919-1981) was a Hungarian born in Satu Mare who was buried in Budapest's New Public Cemetery.
József Szász
1929–1984 (age 55)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
József Szász (1929-1984) was a Hungarian from Deva who was buried in the New Public Cemetery, Budapest.
Hugó Székely
1886–1982 (age 96)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Hugó Székely (1886-1982) was a Hungarian born in Budapest who lived nearly a century and was buried in the New Public ...
Kálmán Piri
1908–1983 (age 75)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Kálmán Piri (1908-1983) was a Hungarian from Sopron who was buried in Budapest's New Public Cemetery.
Ferenc Hajósy
1906–1988 (age 82)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Ferenc Hajósy (1906-1988) was a Hungarian native of Budapest who was buried in the New Public Cemetery, Budapest.
Gyula Borbély
1930–1981 (age 51)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Gyula Borbély (1930-1981) was a Hungarian from Miskolc who was buried in Budapest's New Public Cemetery.
Tamás Major
1910–1986 (age 76)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Tamás Major was a Hungarian actor who lived from 1910 to 1986.
László Makkai
1914–1989 (age 75)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Historian László Makkai brought clarity and compassion to the study of Hungary’s past.
Sári Megyery
1897–1983 (age 86)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Sári Megyery was a Hungarian writer who lived from 1897 to 1983.
József Mekis
1910–1984 (age 74)
Fiume Road Graveyard
József Mekis was a politician remembered for his steady leadership and dedication to civic life.
Imre Montágh
1935–1986 (age 51)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Imre Montágh was a Hungarian speech and language therapist who lived from 1935 to 1986.
István Oláh
1926–1985 (age 59)
Fiume Road Graveyard
István Oláh was a politician who championed thoughtful dialogue and principled governance.
György Osztrovszki
1914–1988 (age 74)
Fiume Road Graveyard
György Osztrovszki was a Hungarian politician who lived from 1914 to 1988.
István Pekáry
1905–1981 (age 76)
Fiume Road Graveyard
István Pekáry was a graphic designer whose work balanced creativity and clear communication.
Sándor Basilides
1901–1980 (age 79)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Sándor Basilides was a Hungarian painter who lived from 1901 to 1980.
Zoltán Basilides
1918–1988 (age 70)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Actor Zoltán Basilides touched hearts with performances marked by sincerity and depth.
István Bata
1910–1982 (age 72)
Farkasréti Cemetery
István Bata was a Hungarian politician who lived from 1910 to 1982.
István Batka
1927–1980 (age 53)
Farkasréti Cemetery
István Batka was an architect whose buildings reflected balanced design and civic awareness.
Sándor Benamy
1899–1989 (age 90)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Sándor Benamy was a Hungarian writer who lived from 1899 to 1989.
László Benjámin
1915–1986 (age 71)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Poet László Benjámin offered compassionate verse that continues to comfort readers.
Anzelm Károly Berczeli
1904–1982 (age 78)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Anzelm Károly Berczeli was a Hungarian writer who lived from 1904 to 1982.
Géza Berey
1908–1982 (age 74)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Géza Berey was a journalist of integrity who informed the public with clarity and care.
Aurél Bernáth
1895–1982 (age 87)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Aurél Bernáth was a prominent Hungarian writer of the twentieth century.
Lajos Bese
1926–1988 (age 62)
Farkasréti Cemetery
A devoted librarian who kept knowledge welcoming for generations.
Tivadar Bilicsi
1901–1981 (age 80)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Tivadar Bilicsi (1901-1981) was a Hungarian born in Budapest who was buried in Farkasréti Cemetery.
Ferenc Pataki
1917–1988 (age 71)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Ferenc Pataki (1917-1988) was a Hungarian from Budapest who was buried in Farkasréti Cemetery.
Tibor Bodrogi
1924–1986 (age 62)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Tibor Bodrogi (1924-1986) was a Hungarian from Újpest who was buried in Farkasréti Cemetery.
Félix Bodrossy
1920–1983 (age 63)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Félix Bodrossy (1920-1983) was a Hungarian born in Timișoara who was buried in Farkasréti Cemetery.