Joseph Havasi
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Joseph Havasi

  • April 11, 1920 - January 5, 2012
  • Niles, Ohio
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“I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: JH

“Kedves Joska baratunk, Szomoru szivvel bucsuzunk toled. Csaladaink 54 evig tarto baratsaga szeretetben, megertesben telt el. Emleked, draga...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Miskolczi family - Oldsmar, FL

“Dear Grandpa Joe, We miss you! We will always remember you for your great personality and musical talents. We are so glad that we had the...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Shannon Havasi - Delray Beach, FL

“Our deepest sympathies to the entire Havasi family on the loss of your dad and grandfather. All our love! Caroline, Rick, Will and Ben ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Caroline, Rick, Will and Ben Kistler - KY

“Dear Havasi Famaly.... We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad,Granddad and Great Granddad. Our prayers and heartfelt condolence. ...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Inge and Bert Hoell - FL

“Papa, You will be sorely missed. You were an inspriration far greater than you ever knew. We love you, miss you, but are glad you are reunited...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Lynn, Joseph, Megan and Joseph Havasi - KS

“The entire staff of Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home - FL


NILES – Joseph Havasi, 91, 1500 McKinley Avenue died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 9:30 pm at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home follow an extended illness.

He was born in Budapest, Hungary on April 11, 1920 the son of Joseph and Zsuzsana (Parai) Havasi and journeyed with his family to the United States and Tampa, Florida as Hungarian refugees in 1957. With the help of Mary and Sam LaPolla, he came to Niles and became a Tool and Die Maker and Machinist at Wean Manufacturing. He moved to Tampa, Florida in 1965 and worked for 20 years at Westinghouse where he retired from in 1985. He returned to Niles in 2007.

He was a charter member of the Hungarian Christian Church in Safety Harbor, Florida and a member of the Hungarian Liberty Club in Plant City, Florida. He enjoyed Hungarian dancing, boating, fishing, swimming and especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

Joseph is survived by two sons, Joe (Mary Beth) Havasi of Niles, Desi (Shari) Havasi of Sedona, AZ; two grandchildren, Joseph Raymond (Lynn) Havasi of Overland Park, KS, Ryan (Shannon) Havasi of Deerfield Beach, FL; three great grandchildren, Joseph, Megan and Aaron; sister, Zsuzsana Baka of Budapest, Hungary.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Margaret (Turcsoky) Havasi whom he married on June 6, 1942 and who passed away on September 1, 2001; son Andrew Havasi who died in 1947 and a brother Miklos "Nicholas" Havasi.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday January 13. 2012 at 11:00A at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home in Clearwater, Florida. Entombment will follow at the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park. There are no calling hours or services in Niles.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hungarian Christian Church, 303 8th Ave N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 or the Shepherd's Foundation.