Deaths in the 1980s

József Székely

1891–1983 (age 92)

Megyeri Cemetery

Hungarian physician whose career spanned nearly a century of dedicated medical service.

Péter Török

1951–1987 (age 36)

Cemetery in Pesterzsébet

Péter Török was an association football player celebrated for his energy and dedication to the game.

László Gyáros

1908–1980 (age 72)

Pantheon of the Workers' Movement

Hungarian diplomat whose career advanced his nation's international relations and interests.

Sándor Harangozó

1913–1981 (age 68)

Dugonics Cemetery

Sándor Harangozó was a referee known for calm resolve and fairness on the football field.

László Reményik

1941–1980 (age 39)

Dugonics Cemetery

László Reményik was a Hungarian association football coach active in the mid-20th century.

Mária Déry

1933–1988 (age 55)

Dugonics Cemetery

Mária Déry (1933–1988) brought sincerity and depth to every role she inhabited on the Hungarian stage.

Árpád Csapó

1918–1981 (age 63)

Dugonics Cemetery

Árpád Csapó was a prominent Hungarian gynecologist and medical professional.

Aladár Kettesy

1893–1983 (age 90)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Aladár Kettesy (1893–1983) devoted his medical career to the well-being of Debrecen's families.

Sándor Szalay

1909–1987 (age 78)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Sándor Szalay was a Hungarian physicist and scientist.

János Barta

1901–1988 (age 87)

public cemetery, Debrecen

János Barta (1901–1988) guided generations of students with rigor and encouragement.

István Palotás

1907–1987 (age 80)

public cemetery, Debrecen

István Palotás was a Hungarian association football coach.

Zoltán Gábor

1937–1980 (age 43)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Zoltán Gábor (1937–1980) penned poems that captured the subtle moods of everyday life.

Árpád Haraszty

1907–1987 (age 80)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Árpád Haraszty was a Hungarian botanist and scientist.

Viktor Julow

1919–1982 (age 63)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Viktor Julow (1919–1982) shared the art of foreign voices with Hungarian readers through his translations.

Kálmán Kovács

1930–1983 (age 53)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Kálmán Kovács was a Hungarian university teacher and educator.

István Krompecher

1905–1983 (age 78)

public cemetery, Debrecen

István Krompecher (1905–1983) served Debrecen as a physician of steady dedication.

Gábor Mocsár

1921–1988 (age 67)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Gábor Mocsár was a Hungarian writer and literary figure.

János Sőregi

1892–1982 (age 90)

public cemetery, Debrecen

János Sőregi (1892–1982) unearthed stories of the past with an archaeologist's patience.

Kálmán Laki

1909–1983 (age 74)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Kálmán Laki was a Hungarian physiologist and medical scientist.

Lajos Toth

1914–1984 (age 70)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Lajos Toth (1914–1984) inspired admiration through his disciplined and graceful gymnastics.

László Kulin

1901–1989 (age 88)

public cemetery, Debrecen

László Kulin was a Hungarian physician and medical professional.

László Kádár

1908–1989 (age 81)

public cemetery, Debrecen

László Kádár (1908–1989) framed stories through his cinematographic eye.

Imre Hódos

1928–1989 (age 61)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Imre Hódos was a Hungarian amateur wrestler and athlete.

Sándor Bálint

1904–1980 (age 76)

Lower Town cemetery in Szeged

Sándor Bálint (1904–1980) devoted himself to political leadership with responsibility.

Gyula Senkey

1901–1983 (age 82)

Central cemetery, Győr

Hungarian association football player of the early 20th century.

Aladár Csengeri

1911–1986 (age 75)

Central cemetery, Győr

Aladár Csengeri was a beloved actor whose work left a lasting imprint on Hungarian theater and film.

István Nagy

1950–1989 (age 39)

Lower Town cemetery in Szeged

Hungarian association football player of the late 20th century.

Kálmán Lissák

1908–1982 (age 74)

Central cemetery, Győr

Dr. Kálmán Lissák was a dedicated physician committed to the wellbeing of his patients and community.

József Szabó

1902–1986 (age 84)

Central cemetery, Győr

Hungarian literary historian and scholar of Hungarian cultural heritage.

György Kiss

1936–1987 (age 51)

Central cemetery, Győr

György Kiss exemplified resilience as a long-distance runner who inspired others with his dedication.

László Gaál

1905–1983 (age 78)

Central cemetery, Győr

Hungarian farmer from the Győr region.

Éva Patay

1900–1984 (age 84)

Central cemetery, Győr

Éva Patay was a painter whose artwork conveyed both elegance and heartfelt expression.

Károly Fodor

1956–1984 (age 28)

Central cemetery, Győr

Hungarian architect of the mid-20th century.

Nándor Jankovich

1919–1985 (age 66)

Central cemetery, Győr

Nándor Jankovich was an engineer who quietly shaped the built environment with care and skill.

Ákos Kiss

1924–1985 (age 61)

Central cemetery, Győr

Hungarian university teacher and educator.

József Nagy

1901–1984 (age 83)

Central cemetery, Győr

József Nagy was a journalist devoted to truthful reporting and strengthening public discourse.

Kornél Rusz

1886–1983 (age 97)

Central cemetery, Győr

Hungarian engineer with a career spanning most of the 20th century.

Elemér Tallós

1928–1987 (age 59)

Central cemetery, Győr

Elemér Tallós was an architect whose work harmonized practical needs with aesthetic grace.

Zoltán Pataky-Rácz

1939–1983 (age 44)

Révfalu cemetery

Hungarian writer and literary figure.

János Gyarmati

1926–1983 (age 57)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Dr. János Gyarmati was a compassionate physician who devoted himself to the wellbeing of his patients.

Károly Bángyörgyi

1916–1980 (age 64)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Hungarian actor and theatrical performer.

Andrei Szilard

1914–1980 (age 66)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Andrei Szilard was a football coach whose mentorship helped athletes grow with confidence and discipline.

Lajos Szodoray

1904–1980 (age 76)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Hungarian physician and medical professional.

Sándor É. Kiss

1914–1984 (age 70)

public cemetery, Debrecen

Sándor É. Kiss was an educator who inspired students through compassionate guidance and a love of learning.

Aurél Baranyai

1903–1983 (age 80)

Public cemetery of Pécs

Aurél Baranyai was a Hungarian pharmacologist who lived from 1903 to 1983.

Miklós Melczer

1891–1985 (age 94)

Public cemetery of Pécs

Miklós Melczer devoted his life to gentle, attentive care for the people of Pécs.

János Kolta

1907–1983 (age 76)

Public cemetery of Pécs

János Kolta was a Hungarian geographer who lived from 1907 to 1983.

Gusztáv Sebes

1906–1986 (age 80)

Budafok Cemetery

Gusztáv Sebes forged Hungary’s Golden Team through his visionary leadership and tireless devotion to the sport.

Emil Vén

1902–1984 (age 82)

Budafok Cemetery

Emil Vén was a Hungarian painter who lived from 1902 to 1984.

Ödönné Szikszay

1891–1983 (age 92)

cemetery of Őriszentpéter

Ödönné Szikszay nurtured hundreds of children in Őriszentpéter with kindness and steadfast guidance.