Dr. Joseph Robert Berecz

Dr. Joseph Robert Berecz

Joseph Berecz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2011.
BERECZ, Dr. Joseph Robert M.D., F.R.C.S.(C) Died in Naples Florida on Wednesday January 19, 2011 at 73 years of age. He was the loving husband of Anita. Dear father of Kathleen and husband George DeFaria, Denyse Berecz, Dr. Steven and wife Allison Berecz. Special grandfather of Joseph, Alexander, Benjamin, Ross, William, Charlotte and Thomas. Son in-law of Mary Tarcia. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Margaret Berecz and father-in-law George Tarcia. Dr. B. was a retired Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon and will be forever remembered and loved by family, friends and neighbours. A special thanks to Dr. David Paterson, Dr. Anthony Glanz and Dr. John Fulop for their exceptional care and expertise. Thanks to the colleagues, nurses and hospital support staff who assisted Joe during his career. Memorial donations to the Windsor-Essex Cardiac Wellness Centre, the charity or Symphony of your choice would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Visiting Monday 2-5pm, 7-9pm at FAMILIES FIRST 3260 DOUGALL AVE. South Windsor, 519-969-5841 On Tuesday family and friends will meet at Our Lady of Mount Carmel after 9am followed by Mass at 10am. Interment, Heavenly Rest Cemetery.

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Brendan McIntyre

February 3, 2011

I would like to express my sincere condolences and let you know that you are in our thoughts.

Daniela Burghelea

January 30, 2011

My sincere condolences.

Rob Janisse

January 29, 2011

My sincere condolences, Dr. Berecz was a very caring doctor, he will be sadly missed.

Victor et Mimie PIOT

January 29, 2011

Nous tenons à vous dire notre émotion à l'annonce du décès de Joe.
A toi Denyse et à ta famille.

Toute notre affection,

Ta marraine et ton parrain de Belgique

Elizabeth & Kelly Saunders

January 27, 2011

Anita and Family:

We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May the memories you share of laughter and love sustain you in the days ahead. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you strength at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences

Diana Mady Kelly

January 27, 2011

Dear Anita & Family,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Joseph. My prayers and love are with you.

Muscedere Family

January 27, 2011

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father.

Catherine HAUTENNE

January 27, 2011

My dear Canadian Family,

I was extremely sad when Denyse called me to tell me "Dad" was gone. He was such a great man and I had such a good time with your family. He will be in my heart for the rest of my life. Denyse, my dearest friend, my sister, I am with you and if it can help, I share your sadness. Take care of Mum.

With all my love

January 26, 2011

January 26, 2011
Dear Anita and Berecz Family,
Joe and I had adhered to a time-honored Hungarian trait: "Just a few moments of a meeting could easily qualify as a criterion for a life-long relationship; but with the length of time since we met in 1959, surely this was a most special, many-splendoured friendship that was born, destined to last."
Then, there was our Class of '63. How special we were -- both individually and, especially, collectively. I know because I can still relate to members AND their families, all 42. But the quality of being unique, while applicable to any,
was even more so with Joe -- snd this was mentioned by all who wrote to me.
Joe was easily, memorably, lovingly regarded as a "jewel" amongst us.
His ever-showing amiability, his ready smile, and how he warmed and inspired each of us with whom he so easily related were traits for which he will be profoundly missed AND forever talked about.
As distant as most of us are, we will always remember the love we all share mutually. We can truely imagine what he meant to you, Anita. But I also know with what passion he loved his Family and his "life-long" friends.
Yours sincerely and with love,
David Malek
Ottawa, Ontario

Mary Lou Horwood

January 26, 2011

Dear Dr.Steven Berecz and Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

God bless all of you,

Mary Lou Horwood

Madelyn Della Valle

January 25, 2011

Dear Denyse and family

Our sincerest condolences on the death of your father. You always talked about what a great person he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Parents Council Ecole l'Envolee

Tom Baldassi

January 25, 2011

To the Berecz family: May the lifetime of memories help you through this difficult time. I will fondly remember your Dad helping my Dad when he was unable to care for himself.

January 25, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. I was a patient of DR. Joe's many years ago, to my benefit. There has not been another Doctor that has the kind, personable, and loving manner that Dr. Joe had he will be truley missed.

Traian Dosescu

January 25, 2011

Dear Anita and family, We are sorry to hear about your great loss. May God bless and comfort you at this time of sorrow. We keep you in our prayers.
Much sympathy, Traian and Julie Dosescu and family.

Nancy & Gerry DeLaronde

January 25, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Cindy Platt

January 25, 2011

Dear Dr.Steven Berecz and family Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Olga Schaffer Cindy platt and families

January 24, 2011

Dr.Steven Berecz and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Hayes and Hubel Families.

January 24, 2011

Dear Dr. Berecz and family, our sincere condolences to you and your family.
The Carvalho and Goulet families.

January 24, 2011

Dear Anita and Family: Our most sincere regrets in having heard of the news of Joe`s passsing. His dedication and sincerity with regards to the study and practice of medicine will be remembered by all of us who knew him.

Sid and Cally Kardash ( from the class of `63 )

Sunni Stone

January 24, 2011

Many years ago I was a patient of Dr Berecz. I credit him with being able to hear today. If it hadn't been for his care and kindness I would have led a very different life. He was an exceptional man and doctor. My deepest sympathies in your loss.

Rita Laforet

January 24, 2011

Dear Kath, George and Family: Our sincere condolences on the death of your dad. Thinking of all with love and hugs....Richard and Rita Laforet

January 24, 2011

Dr. Steven Berecz & Family
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your Father. You are obviously the kind and caring Doctor today because of Him. Please know you are all in our prayers.

Joseph Hiel
Joe Hiel Jr.
Alfonso & June LoRe & family

Margaret Hoffman

January 24, 2011

Dear, Anita and family: We just learned of this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We thought the word of Joe and can only imagine how much he will be missed. With much love. Al and Maria Hoffman, Margaret Hoffman, Teresa and Robert Sartor and family.

January 24, 2011

Dear Kathleen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you all. With our deepest sympathy,
Frank and Jane, Lauren and Daniel Shunock

Gerald Kersten

January 24, 2011

Dear Anita ,Steven,Kath, Denise and family
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Dr B was a classy gentleman who will never be forgotten by our family. Dr B and yourself treated us like family in our adventure in Windsor something we will always be grateful for. All our love.
Gerald Lisa Jane and Andrew Kersten XXOO

January 24, 2011

Dear Anita and family We wish to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband Joe. Our thoughts of our families together in Hawaii, Whistler, Sedona, Palm Springs and Windsor bring back fond memories. God bless you and your family. Love Don and Noreen Duzey

Louise & Fabien

January 24, 2011

Dear Denyse and everyone in your family,

We would like to extend our deepest sympaty to every member of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are deeply sorry for the lost of your father.

MARILYN DOCKERAY

January 24, 2011

ANITA AND FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.DR BERECZ WAS SUCH A
KIND MAN.
SINCERELY
MARILYN DOCKERAY

Brad & Lori Pinter

January 24, 2011

Dear Anita:
Brad and I wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dear husband, father,grandfather, and outstanding surgeon. We are very saddened by your loss and are holding you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all,
Brad and Lori Pinter

Franca Kachmaryk

January 24, 2011

We are so sorry for your great loss. Thinking of you and your family.

Franca, Bill & Nicholas Kachmaryk

Dr. David Bridgeo's Office

January 24, 2011

Sorry to hear of the loss of a greay physician! May he rest in peace in the arms of the angels!

Cindy Rivera

January 24, 2011

Dear Mme Denise, Mme Kathleen and family,
May God comfort you and your family
at this time with the loss of your
Father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our deepest condolences. Andy, Keila, Arely and Cindy

Janis Daxner Chadwick

January 24, 2011

Dear Kathleen, George and boys,
I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Whittal

January 24, 2011

Dear Anita, Denyse, Kathleen, Steve and family, Don and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We also wish to extend our sympathy to Mary Tarcia who lost a beautiful son in law and best friend, George and Virginia who lost a wonderful brother in law. Don and Mary Lynn Whittal

Sharon & Norm Hillier

January 24, 2011

Anita:

I was stunned to hear of Dr. Joe's passing. Please know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Hugs to all........

Diane Birch (Rau)

January 24, 2011

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

January 24, 2011

Dear Anita and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
at this time.We remember Joseph's quiet
strong character and his professionalism.
He will be missed.
Lillian and Brian Plante
Hollywwood, Florida

January 24, 2011

Dear Anita
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Vicki & Larry Acchione

Ray LeBlanc

January 24, 2011

Dear Anita. I was saddened to hear of Joe's death. Although we have not connected for several years, I remember Joe as if we had been together a few months ago. We all admired his quiet and mild manner so characteristic of his strength and deep understanding.
I share your family's sorrow

Annette et André Fournier

January 24, 2011

Denise,
C'est avec regret que nous apprenons la mort de votre père. Annette et moi offrons à toi et à tous les membres de ta famille nos sincères condoléances. Nos prières sont pour vous.

January 23, 2011

Kathleen,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Your sisters in Beta Sigma Phi

January 23, 2011

Dear Anita, Natalie and I were so sorry to hear about Joe. We have fond memories of my medical school years and the small close knit group we had. it is hard to lose a classmate. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Andy and Natalie Michalchuk, Brantford, Ontario

January 23, 2011

Dr Stephen Berecz and family

Our condolences are extended to you all at this time . We are praying that peace and comfort may overshadow your grief

Don and Judy Essey
Windsor, Ontario

January 23, 2011

Dear Anita, Natalie and I were so sorry to hear about Joe. We have fond memories of my medical school years and the small close knit group we had. It is hard to lose a classmate. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Andy and Natalie Michalchuk,Class '63, Brantford, Ontario

January 23, 2011

Dear Anita

Des and I were shocked and deeply saddened to learn that Joe passed away. We will always remember Joe as a great guy and wonderful friend.
Medical issues prevent us from attending his funeral, but our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family.
A special hello and thank you to your mom for her advice and guidance while growing up on Ford Blvd.

Love, Regina & Desmond Dobday

January 23, 2011

Dear Anita

I am sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Although I long left Windsor, I think often of those I met and knew while I was there.

Susan Rossi MD,FRCS(C),
Gallipolis, Ohio

Dave McLewin

January 23, 2011

Anita, I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I have many wonderful memories of Joe that go back so many years. Please accept my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 23, 2011

22 January, 2011

Dear Anita

Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Don and Connie Straw, Mississauga, Ontario

January 22, 2011

Dear Anita and family, We are very sorry to hear of the death of Joe. Our thoughts and prayers our with you at this time. Our deepest sympathies. Dave & Marica Janisse. Marco Island Fla.

Jenn, Nick, Sammy and Molly Berrafati

January 22, 2011

Anita, Kath, Denny and Steve,
Our deepest sympathies with the loss of Dr B. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all,

Marilyn Evoy

January 22, 2011

Dear Lawyer Anita and family: I am so sorry to read about your husband, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Barbara Heartwell

January 22, 2011

Dear Anita and family:

Please accept my condolences for your loss. I remember Joe fondly as a physician, he was always a gentleman.

DR JH Coyle

January 22, 2011

Anita - It was with great dismay that I read today's Star - All our best to you in this time of great sorrow - Carolyn and I will call the next time that we are in Windsor. JIM Carolyn Coyle

January 22, 2011

Dear Anita and family, I was Joe's classmate in the first year of medical school in Ottawa, and one of his anatomy partners. A kind, gentle guy, devoted to his family and I heard later that he was a dedicated doctor. Like me, I'm sure you'll have good memories of Joe to keep you going. My deepest sympathy. Thomas J Condon, M.D. Boston, Mass.

January 22, 2011

Dear Anita and Family: We were saddened to learn of your loss. We have only the best of memories of Joe, you and your family from Windsor, Montreal and occasions while we were in Chicago. You have our deepest sympathy. Take care,

Bob and Vicki Barnes, Fla.

Michele Leveque

January 22, 2011

My deepest sympathy is extended to all of you. Dr Berecz was a wonderful man, I was one of his first patients and he was a great Doctor. Thanks to him I can hear today!

Michele Leveque

John Cole

January 22, 2011

Dearb Anita and Family,
Our sincere condolences are extended to all of you. We were much saddened to learn of Joe's passing.Be assured the wonderful memories you all have will sustain you in the difficult days ahead as well as the thoughts and prayers of your family and friends.John and Patricia Cole, Largo, Florida(also Ottawa and formerly..Windsor)

Vern & Carol Leis

January 22, 2011

Dr.Steven Berecz and family,
May God comfort you and your family
at this time with the loss of your
Father. Our deepest condolences

Paul Mann

January 22, 2011

Anita and family, I remember Joe fondly and I am so sorry for your loss.

Joan Lauzon

January 22, 2011

Anita, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...my deepest condolences.

kelly crabtree

January 22, 2011

Dear Dr.Steven Berecz so sorry for the loss of your father our prayers are with you and your family ,PAT,FRANK and KELLY

January 22, 2011

Dear Denyse and Kathleen I am sorry for the passsing of your wonderful father. My prayers and thoughts are with you both at this time. Kim Smith

January 22, 2011

Anita and family
So sorry to hear of your loss...our sincere sympathies to you all.
Anne & Ralph Winograd
Merida,Mexico

Phil Senay

January 22, 2011

Dear Anita and family my deepest condolences and sympathies to all of you with the passing of your husband,father and grandfather.
May your many happy and cherished memories of Joseph help you during this sad and difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

George & Bonnie Tarcia

January 22, 2011

Dear Anita and Family:
George and I are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good friend and a kind Brother-in-law. We extend our deepest sympathy. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief:
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

Much sympathy,
Love Brother George and Bonnie

January 22, 2011

Anita and family: My deepest sympathy to all the Berecz clan. I worked for Dr. B. for many years at OSBL and he was one of the nicest bosses i ever had. He will be missed by all of us.

Sincerely - Betty Sine

Ron and Gail Ellingwood

January 22, 2011

Dear Anita and family:

We are sorry to hear of Joe's passing.
We have many happy memories of time spent together. Be assured that we will keep him and you in our prayers.

Ron and Gail Ellngwood

Grant & Edna Demers

January 22, 2011

Anita:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Maxine Feldman

January 22, 2011

Dear Anita and family:

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful husband and father. I will be out of town and unable to attend the funeral but I will most certainly be there in spirit. I recall the fun times spent in your home and with your family, particularly when we attended law school together. My heart goes out to you.

With much love,

Maxine Feldman

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