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Alex Orban Obituary
Alex Orban, 82, of Milford, CT, beloved husband of Betty Orban, passed away peacefully on December 2nd, 2021 after a long battle with Cancer. Born on August 25th, 1939 in Budapest, Hungary, he was the son of the late Sandor Orban and Marie Szabo. As a teenager, Alex moved to the United States and joined the military. After his service, Alex went on to be a 5-time National Fencing Champion and competed in the Summer Olympics of '68, '72 & '76. He then began a 40 year career at Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield. Alex was very passionate about his profession, he continued working well into retirement age and was adored by all of his colleagues.
Friends and family may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. To leave online condolences and view the full obituary, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
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Karen and John Antalik
December 9, 2021
Our hearts go out to the family, with the loss of Alex. John and I worked with Alex at Mercedes for many great years. He fought a real fight, and is now pain free. RIP.
Jacinth Samuels-Dixon
December 8, 2021
There´s so much I can say about Alex. He was my colleague, best friend, my mentor and the father I never had. He impacted my life in such a special way. I will miss you Orban.
Greg Massialas
December 7, 2021
Alex was a great fencer, and true gentleman. We were fortunate to be teammates on the 1980 Olympic Team (my first, his final Olympic Team). Due to the 1980 Moscow Olympic boycott, the US Olympic Committee offered us an exhibition trip to China that was memorable for all of us. I remember that I had picked up a Walkman in Hong Kong (a new thing back then that had not yet come to the US) and we shared a passion for latin music on the duel headphones. Many great memories, on that trip and at other games. Alex was always a fun character to be around, and a true gentleman. I am a foil fencer, but I spent a lot of time with the saber crew and fenced with them for fun to the point where the saber crew used to call me an honorary saber fencer. We shared many laughs together, and fun outings. We will miss you Alex.
Joyce Croteau
December 7, 2021
Alex touched so many lives in the very best way. I´m grateful I got the chance to know him as both a colleague and a friend.
Lynn and Brian Hill
December 6, 2021
My condolences go out to you and your family Betty...very good man I know be was to you and my heart breaks for you. Prayers to you and your family at this difficult time
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