It is in dying that we are born to eternal life-prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather entered into eternal peace at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond on Friday September 6, 2013. He was surrounded by his family, extended family and friends. No more pain and tears after a lengthy illness. Born in Budapest, Hungary April 25, 1939, he was 74. Preceded in death by his father Sandor Szekely, mother Irene Szekely, and a beloved grandmother. He was a kind and gentle man, educated in Hungary. He came to the US at the age of 17, becoming a US citizen. He was a Freedom Fighter escaping communistic Hungary in 1957. Joined the US Army and served in Berlin during the Cold War. Worked in Louisiana as an electrical designer and estimator. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years Helen Szekely, son Laszlo Thomas Szekely, daughter Diana S. Patin and son-in-law Christopher Patin, grandchildren Katelyn and Madison Szekely, Hannah and Kade Patin, Megan and Kenny Abshire, great- grandchild Sawyer Abshire, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Tommy and Dottie Walsh, niece and god child Jennifer Walsh, extended family and neighbors and his furry buddy "Peanut". May god bless all the medical personnel assisting Laszlo during his illness. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home 9595 Florida Blvd. Monday September 9, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm, visiting continues at the funeral home on Tuesday September 10, 2013 from 8:30am till service time at 10am. Entombment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Remember to pray for the soul of all deceased. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to charity of your choice, ASPCA, or local animal shelters. Pallbearers will be Tommy Walsh, Thomas Szekely, Jeff Patin, Chris Patin, Wayne Bordelon, and Kenneth Abshire. Honorary will be Jim Robinson and Ken Patin Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com
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My deepest condolences and sympathy. May God be with you and your family now and provide you with comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Landry
September 9, 2013
You will be remembered. You made a difference in this world. Much love and comfort to the family.
Andrea Szucs
September 9, 2013
To Helen and family. Laszlo was a great guy and we loved him dearly. He left his home country, Hungary as a teenager not knowing the language nor what he would find here. I believe he found this country, USA, to give him a place in the world to let him spread his wings without Communist control. He made it!!! He also found the love of his life in his wife Helen and her entire family. Rest in peace "Laz" - we love you!!!
Alex & Royanne Kropog
September 8, 2013
Dearest Helen, Tommy and Mimi:
We send our most heartfelt and deepest sympathy to all of you and your families. Laz will be missed by so many and it has been a blessing to know all of you as our extended family.
Elizabeth & Wayne Bordelon
September 8, 2013
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Helen, Thomas, Dianna and all of Lazlo's family. We know what a loving person Lazlo was to all those he loved & we are fortunate to have known such a gentle man. May his soul rest in peace. Love, Kenneth & Jeanne Patin
Kenneth & Jeanne Patin
September 8, 2013
Laz we so miss you! You have been the laughter and fun that we had for the past 28 years. We have indeed been so blessed to have friends and neighbors so near and dear. We will look out for Helen and we take comfort that you will always be with us in spirit. You and Helen have been the Roses in our Garden of many, many Memories. We Love You!
Elizabeth & Wayne Bordelon
September 8, 2013
Laszlo,though we lost touch years ago your sense of humor and good heart left a lasting impression on me. I have missed the way you lit up any room you walked into.Godspeed my friend,your wings are waiting.
David Weimer
September 8, 2013
Laszlo, You were the BEST Brother (In-law) that a family could ever hope for, abd we were the Lucky family. We had you.We were the sunshine and bright light in our life. You had a BIG heart of Gold and we will miss you so much. Thank you for being a part of our life. You will forever be in our hearts. We love you.I can hear Mom Walsh telling you,that you will be "fine as frog hair". and your wings have million of feathers. love you forever. Tommy & Dottie Walsh
September 7, 2013
Laszlo, You were the BEST Brother (In-Law), that Any family could ask and hope for.We were the lucky family who got you. You were the sunshine and bright light in our family.You gave us fun times and laugher. You had a BIG heart of gold.We already miss you so much. Thank you for being in our life and you will always be in our hearts We Love forever and always.
Tommy & Dottie
September 7, 2013
Uncle Laz, you were the best godfather a niece could ask for! I will definitely miss you and your crazy sense of humor! You always knew how to make me laugh! I will love you always and I'm glad you and Sondra are up there looking out for me! I need all the help I can get!
Jennifer Walsh
September 7, 2013
We will miss you so much, but know that you are well and have no more pain and watching over all of us. You are the BEST Brother ( without the in-law) that all families would have loved to be have in their life and WE were the lucky ones.Thank you for being in our life and letting us be a part of your life.You have a Golden heart and ton of feathers in your wings.I can hear Mom Walsh telling you, that you are "fine as frog hair". We love you and will hold you in our hearts forever. Dottie & Tommy & Jennifer
September 7, 2013
Daddy we will miss you so much! I feel comforted knowing that you are watching over us and that you are no longer in pain. Love you always
Dianna Patin
September 7, 2013
Pop...I just want to say thank you for helping me become the person I am today. You never raised your voice, were always kind and always understanding. You never had to say you agreed or disagreed but somehow I always knew by your expression. I appreciate the times I failed and you were always there to say its ok to fail as long as we learn from it. You taught me that anything is possible and there's nothing out of my reach. You were the best father I could have asked for...I love you.
Thomas Szekely
September 7, 2013
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