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Reverend Stefan Gulyas

1922 - 2013

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1922

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2013

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Stefan Gulyas Obituary

TORRINGTON >> Rev. Stefan Gulyas, 90, of Torrington, followed the light towards heaven on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Rev. Gulyas was born on June 4, 1922, in Homorod Szent Marton, Romania, son of the late Istvan and Katherine (Turi) Gulyas.
Called to serve, he was a missionary for the First Assembly of God in Eastern Europe for over 40 years, and assisted in building over 100 churches. He also authored two books.
He is survived by one sister, Matilda Borsos of Mesa, Arizona, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Benjamin, and Joseph, and four sisters, Pricilla, Helen, Mary and Maria.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m. at the First Assembly of God, 387 New Harwinton Road, Torrington. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Relatives and friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cook Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Europe Missions c/o First Assembly of God c/o 387 New Harwinton Road, Torrington, CT 06790. Condolences may be sent to the Gulyas family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com.

Published by The Register Citizen from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2013.
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Jo es hu szolga,folytasd a dicsoitest az orok hazaban.Sokat tettel ertunk!

Erzsebet Nagy Torma

May 1, 2013

I am one of many thousands in the former Eastern Europe whose lives will never be the same because of the impact Rev. Gulas had in this part of the world. His faith and wit, his love and generosity, his laugh and tears - that and so much more will always be remembered in our hearts. After the fall of the Berlin wall when I was just a young man of 17 he came to me and said: "Next year I will bring you to Bible school!" Those words forever changed the course of my life. At the age of 18, based on Rev. Gulyas's arrangement I enrolled in Zion Bible Institute (now Northpoint Bible College) where I spent 3 years preparing for full time ministry in Slovakia. Brother Gulyas has truly been a spiritual father, a mentor, an evangelist, an apostle - but mainly a loving and a passionate servant.

I am a life that was changed! Thank you, Jesus!

Miro Toth
pastor
Nitra, Slovakia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxB80fgTnDE

Miro Toth

May 1, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to the Gulyas family.
Jamie Frauenhofer

April 21, 2013

My husband Alex Hamilton and I (Miszti Edit Timea) loved and supported the wonderful work of "Pisti Bacsi" as he was fondly known in the Hungarian church circles -- he was always such a faithful servant of The Lord, so accountable and eager to share what He was accomplishing In the lives of His people. Rev. Gulyas was always so prompt, tireless, vivid -- and so genuine-- in his letters... We felt very committed to him and are so happy to know he is home at last. I'm so happy for him, and yet we cried when we heard the news and as I write this. I don't know why I'm crying, except perhaps out of awe for how God can use one person to touch thousands, and humility and self-examination... How can I allow God to use my more in my own sphere today? That's just one small element of his legacy.

Meanwhile my parents, Arpad and Ileana Miszti in California are seeking to create a memorial service in his honor on April 20 or 21. If you have a photo (or several) you can share, that would be wonderfully appreciated.

Edith Hamilton

April 17, 2013

We love you Uncle Steve...Sunday dinners will never be the same for us down here, but I know that you are enjoying the feasts in heaven...once again in the company of your brother.

Diana and Tabitha

April 16, 2013

In memory of my dear uncle who went to be with the Lord

kathy Lamere

April 16, 2013

Uncle steve you were a great Godly man as Dad was and you are going to be missed ,we will especially miss picking you up on sunday mornings,gary loved to make you laugh.
rest in peace
till we meet again
love kathy gary and tamara

kathy Lamere

April 16, 2013

You will be missed by so many! You are now in your heavenly home that you talked about so much! I love you!

April 16, 2013

“Behold, thou are my faithful servant whom I love and uphold, thou has been a delight and given me sweet joy in my soul… I delighted in thee when I formed thee in the ground, and because thou has kept my commandments, I shall award thee with a crown…. Uncle Steve, you have been a great inspiration to us, you will be missed. I love you and I know you now have seen your Heavenly Father. And we all say "AMEN"

Marlene Gulyas-Tellier

April 16, 2013

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