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Joseph Bihari Obituary
Joseph Sr., of Monsey, NY passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the age of 89.
Joe was born on April 10, 1925 in Borsodgeszt, Hungary.
Joe was a world renowned dog trainer in the 50's and 60's. Touring the country with Superman and the cast with Rex the Wonder Dog.
Rex was trained in Hungary by Joe for the main purpose of helping his family and relatives and several other families escape through the "Iron Curtain" of the communist border.
He and his wife and son trained dogs for TV, stage, circus acts, as well as night patrol and all types of other more serious work.
He was also a consultant for the Rin Tin Tin show.
He then became a world renowned German Shepherd breeder and exhibitor and AKC judge. Revered even by the top experts, breeders and past presidents of the German SV.
From his popularity and lifelong experience he had judging assignments from coast to coast as well as Canada, Nova Scotia and the Caribbean. Even presented with "Keys to the City" from several places.
He was past president of the Northern New Jersey German Shepherd Dog Club, a board member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America and a lifelong member of the German SV. Joe has bred or owned over 85 champions and the Bihari Kennels bloodlines exist on every continent today.
Joseph is survived by his beloved son Joseph Bihari Jr. and wife Linda, cherished grandchildren Christopher Bihari and Alayna Bihari, and two nephews Sylvester and Christian who reside in Hungary. He was predeceased by his loving wife Maria in June 2006.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 7-9 PM at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY and on Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 9:30-11 AM. A funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday, April 2nd, 11 AM also at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home. Committal is private.
In lieu of flowers Joseph's family ask that donations be made to the Northern New Jersey German Shepherd Dog Club, http://www.nnjgsdc.org/ and the German Shepherd Club of America,
https://gsdca.org/
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for Joseph Bihari
Eva Eisenbrown
March 29, 2025
Remembering Uncle Joe, hard to believe it's been 10 years already. We miss you.
norma hansburg
April 5, 2015
i met Joe at my first dog show 52 years ago. we have been friends ever since. I leave my dogs there whenever I go away. To Joe Jr and his family my heart is with you. Your father had a long and interesting life, many friends and a successful career. remember the good times. love always norma
Ellen Migliore
April 5, 2015
God's speed to such a wonderful man who did so much for the breed that he loved and gave so much to for so many years. I'm so glad that he is with Maria. I will miss this tender man, but plan on seeing him again in the distant future. God Bless Joe... Ellen Migliore
Darlene Laurin
April 3, 2015
Condolences to the family. I remember Mr Bihari fron GSD specialties in Connecticut as a kid. He never changed. Rest in peace.
Louise Fiorellino
April 1, 2015
TO the Bihari my Condolences!Joe was a good friend loved by all great person to me and anyone that wanted help he will be truly miss by the German Shepherd World as we know it. Rest in Peace Joe you are finally with your beloved Maria and Rex Louise Fiorellino
April 1, 2015
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Emilie C. woodruff
Edith Boyland
April 1, 2015
Truly the end of an era. Condolences to cousin Joe and family. Thinking of you all.
As the movies says..."All Good Dogs Go to Heaven" - well now Uncle Joe is there to take care of them all. Hugs and kisses from Edith and family in Canada.
Joanne & Sean Conboy
April 1, 2015
Joe was a wonderful person who loved his German Shepherds. He was always there to help the novice person. He will be greatly missed.
Our condolences to his family.
Joanne & Sean Conboy
Eva Eisenbrown
March 31, 2015
Rest in peace Uncle Joe. You are now with Marika in eternal rest.
Love you both. Blessings and peace to Joey, Linda, Christopher and Alayna.
Love, Eva, Bob and Michael
Edeltraud Laurin
March 31, 2015
Our heartfelt condolences to Joe's family and friends. We have known him for a long long time. The German Shepherd world will never be the same. He was an icon of the breed. God speed my friend.
Mary Szabo
March 31, 2015
My heart is saddened to learn of the passing of "Uncle Joe". I was blessed to have known him. My deepest condolences to all his loved ones.
Elliot & Joan HUBER
March 31, 2015
Joe was a wonderful person..God speed my friend..Thanks for all your help..Our Condolences to Joe's Family and George...Elliot & Joan Huber.
Pamela McElheney
March 31, 2015
Joe will be greatly missed. He was an icon of our great German Shepherd breed, but also a kind and generous man. My heartfelt condolences to his family and close friends. Pamela McElheney, Lockenhaus German Shepherds.
March 31, 2015
Bye Joe, see ya. love jmt
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