Paul L. Tarko

FUNERAL HOME

Windsor Locks Funeral Home

441 Spring Street

Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Paul Tarko Obituary

TARKO, Paul L. Paul L. Tarko, 85, of Windsor Locks, beloved husband of Margit for 52 years, passed away peacefully Saturday, (December 15, 2007) at Hartford Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. Born in Apatfalva, Hungary on June 14, 1922, to the late Lajos and Hermina (Vereb) Tarko, he emigrated to the U.S. following the Hungarian revolution in 1956 and lived in Connecticut since 1959, where he founded and operated his own business since 1968. Paul received a chemical engineering degree from Technical University of Budapest, Hungary. Paul was also a survivor of the Russian Gulag following World War II and authored an autobiography of his life experiences. In addition to his wife, Margit (Alexa) Tarko, Paul is survived by his sons, Laszlo Tarko of Windsor Locks, Paul Tarko, Jr. and his wife Emese of Windsor Locks; and a daughter, Eva Kovaco and her husband Nick of Enfield. Paul is also survived by five grandchildren, Jamie, Melanie and Sara Kovaco, and Ryan and Emily Tarko; his brother-in-law, Bela Alexa and his family of Cleveland, OH; and a cousin Maria Krivan and her husband Kalman of Hungary. Paul is also survived by many close friends and was always there to help others. A procession will form at 10 a.m. at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Street, on Thursday, December 20, to St. Robert Bellarmine Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Private burial will be held in Grove Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may call on Paul's family Wednesday evening, December 19, from 5-8 p.m. at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Paul's memory may be made to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, c/o Fund Development Fund, 80 Seymour St., P.O. Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06102-5037 or to the St. Francis Foundation, 95 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105-9720. For directions or to leave an online expression of sympathy, please visit:www.windsorlocks.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 18, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Tarko

10 Entries

Roy Szoka

December 28, 2007

To All the Family,
I am saddened to hear of Paul's passing. He was a man of inner strenght and conviction. As the Community Relations Director at Barnes & Noble in Enfield, Paul approached me with his book. As you know we set up a signing and discussion. He had a very successful appearance, but more importantly drew people who shared similar experiences. As we spoke I learned that as a child I walked past the house he lived in on Pearl St. in Thompsonville. We shared many coversations. Though I am not with Barnes & Noble any longer, (now with the Wethersfield Board of Education), I will again read his book in his honor. he touched a lot of lives in many ways. And he lifted the bar of how to live and appreciate life a lot higher. And to that I thank him. God Bless.

Amanda Keane

December 21, 2007

Jamie,Eva and Family I'm sorry for your loss. I understand your pain but everyday gets better. You are in my thoughts and prayer. Amanda Keane and Abigail

Liz, Art, Jenn, and Brian Hays

December 19, 2007

Pali Bacsi - You will be missed very much. You were always so full of life and fun. You have been in our family for for all of my life and have been to every wedding and occassion that has occurred thru our lives. Thank you for always being such a wonderful part of our lives. We love you and will miss you tremendously.

Jennifer Lanier (Hays)

December 19, 2007

Pali Bacsi and Margit Nani- I will always remember how you supported us through the difficult time of losing my grandfather and now it's time to support you. We will all remember your optimism and how you changed so many lives. We will all miss you greatly.

David S. Joyce

December 18, 2007

Margit, Paul Jr, Laszlo & Eva,
So sorry to read of Paul's passing. As you might recall I met Paul & Margit in June 1979. Paul reminded me so much of my Great Grandpap Gentsch (German descendent). I was impressed with Paul's work at TWC and pleased that Paul Jr got involved and continued to work with his dad. Over the years I had the pleasure of visiting with Paul and Margit sitting at the dinner table to share thoughts and enjoy a little home made brew.
A real treat was to read Paul's book, Gulag to Rhapsody which he autographed for me. This book gave me more insight and understanding of the man who wrote it.
I will miss Paul.
Martfit & Paul Jr, I will be in touch.
Sincerely, David S. Joyce

Frank and Judy Dobai

December 18, 2007

We will always remember your laugh, your generosity, and your kindness to others. We are so lucky to have had the chance to love you.

Barbara (Frano) Pastorello

December 18, 2007

Laszlo,
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your father. He sounded like a very special man.

Judit and Geza Dobai

December 18, 2007

Pali Bacsi -- you will always be in our hearts. We have so many wonderful memories of times we have shared and they will ease the pain of missing your bright blue eyes and wonderful smile. You have been part of our family for so many years and we love you so much.

Judit and Geza Dobai

Gloria Dickman

December 18, 2007

Jamie& Family, Al & I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved Grandfather/father. love Al & Gloria Dickman

Rich and Coby Brady

December 18, 2007

Laszlo and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. I have your Father's book that he signed for me and it is very special.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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