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RACZ, Desi age 65 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ilona and Dezso Racz and foster parents, William and Priscilla Angi. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda (Osterloh), daughters Helen and Maggie and two grandsons Joey and Jake. He is also survived by two brothers Laszlo and Zoltan Racz, both of Hungary, two sisters Irene (Sam) Heitzman and Betty Gabriel and several nieces and nephews. A special remembrance to Piri Schwab who took him into her heart when he arrived to his new home in America and two of his close friends Frank Nadasi and Mike Toth. Desi was born in Hungary and immigrated to the US at age 14. He was a lifelong member of the Dayton Hungarian Church and member of the church consistory, former owner of Angi's Restaurant and owner of Huber Heights Lawnmower Service. Friends may call at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME Belmont Chapel 648 Watervliet Ave. at Fauver on Sunday, April 13 from 2 PM until 5 PM. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 AM on Monday, April 14 with Rev. Ray Kaiser officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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Diane Noonan
April 14, 2008
Linda
I am so sorry for your lose. I never met Desi, but through our travels together I knew he was very much a part of your life. This poem was forwarded to us when Tom's mom died, I hope it brings you comfort.
TOGETHERNESS
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room.
Whatever we were to each other, we still are. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the same easy way you always have. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it always was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is past. Nothing has been lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before---only better. Infinitely happier. We will be one, together forever.
[Author Unknown]
Gabrielle Dome Cooney
April 14, 2008
Dear Mrs. Racz and Helen and Maggie,
I am so sorry to hear that Desi has passed on. I hope you will take comfort in the many happy memories that he left behind. I will always remember his sense of humor and his calm, pleasant demeanor. I hope the boys will get to hear many great stories about their grandpa as they grow up, and that they will appreciate the great role model that he was for his daughters and his grandsons. Mrs. Racz, I know you have many friends that will help you get through this - don't be afraid to reach out to them. You have always been there to help others, and I bet there are many who will be there to return the favor. Helen and Maggie - I know it hurts to lose him, and I am very sorry for your loss and for the pain you are feeling. Let me know if I can do anything to help. I am only a phone call away! Take care, Gabrielle (Dome) Cooney.
joseph simpkins
April 13, 2008
To the family of desi racz me and my wife first met desi at the kossuth hall bingo Desi always would be walkin around smilin and jokin around with the people as he sold papers or called back bingos.he would come to me and my wife and be smilin and say theres tarzan and jane.then they had desi selling a ticket called flashborad.well one nite i got number on it so i give to desi to be called back instead of sayin flashboard desi would holler out FLASHLIGHT,this would get the people laughin.but most of all desi was good person .but most of all we would like to send are thoughts and prayers out to his family at this time.desi you may be gone but not forgoten. we will never forget you desi.you will always be are freind.tarzan&jane. joe and lou
joseph simpkins
April 13, 2008
To the family of desi racz me and my wife first met desi at the kossuth hall bingo Desi always would be walkin around smilin and jokin around with the people as he sold papers or called back bingos.he would come to me and my wife and be smilin and say theres tarzan and jane.then they had desi selling a ticket called flashborad.well one nite i got number on it so i give to desi to be called back instead of sayin flashboard desi would holler out FLASHLIGHT,this would get the people laughin.but most of all desi was good person .but most of all we would like to send are thoughts and prayers out to his family at this time.desi you may be gone but not for gotin.tarzan&jane. joe and lou
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Sharlett Bentrup
April 13, 2008
Maggie and Family,
I'm so sorry to see that your dad has passed. I know from our years of working together that you loved him dearly. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are doing well, I think of you often. My deepest sympathy.
Sharlett Bentrup
Christine (Collins) Williams
April 12, 2008
Dear Linda and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Desi's passing. Want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Having lost my husband 8 years ago I can understand a little of what you are experiencing now. God will give you the strength you need at this time.
Love, Christine
Darlene Petersime
April 12, 2008
Dear Linda and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Desi's passing and know he surely will be missed. I know he has suffered a long while and that now he is free from that and with God. May God be with you and your family at this time. Sorry that I can't be there with you, but know that I'm thinking of you. Desi was a wonderful man, friend and boss!
Love,
Darlene (Fetters) Petersime
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