IRMA "MOM" SZALAY

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Conrad Lemon Grove Mortuary

7387 Broadway

Lemon Grove, California

IRMA SZALAY Obituary

SZALAY, IRMA "MOM" December 4,1914 to March 7,2011 With great sadness we report that Irma passed away at the grand old age of 96 after a short illness. She was known to everyone simply as "Mom". She was preceeded in death by her husband Frank in 1974 and her son Bob in 2006. Surviving are her son David of El Cajon & Grandson Greg of Palm Desert. Daughter Irenke,Granddaughter Szilvia and Great Grandchildren Adam and Palma are in Hungary, where Irma also lived many years ago. She lived at her home in Lemon Grove since 1947 where she enjoyed gardening and being a homemaker. Her flowers and fruit have won many awards at the County Fair, but she especially liked sharing her vegetables and oranges with friends. In the 60's-90's she helped Dave raising and selling tropical fish, especially angelfish. She also helped him folding and stacking T-Shirts in his screenprinting business. Her home was always filled with visitors where people enjoyed her hospitality and good cooking. She will be greatly missed. She lived a wonderful life even though never learning to drive or even having a cel phone. She liked doing things the "old fashioned way" Visitation is Monday from 3-7 PM with a Vigil at 6:00 PM at Conrad Mortuary 7387 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA (619)460-4601. Mass is 10:00 AM Tuesday at St John of the Cross Church 8086 Broadway Lemon Grove. Burial is at Holy Cross Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for IRMA SZALAY

Sponsored by David Szalay.

8 Entries

Beverly Llarena

December 3, 2015

The timing couldn't be more perfect in my finding this...I was first introduced to Irma by her wild son, Bob. We were only making a short pit-stop, he said... Two hours later, I had a new found friend and a bag of oranges. I marveled at this feisty little woman's ability to stand tall enough to put her son in his place, and then turn around and nurture tanks and tanks of baby shrimp brine for David and his business. As a matter of fact, I first met David when Irma asked me for a ride to his home so she could help him with a large t-shirt order that was ready for packing and shipping. No modern, new age packing method will ever top the amount of love that went into her work for David. Irma took great pride in her interests and she loved walking you through her garden to share the season's bounty. The reason and coincidence in finding this memorial becomes more special because there was something special that Irma and I shared... The same birthday... December 4th... Tomorrow... Happy Birthday, Irma! I think of you often and celebrate the time we had shared!

Terry Benefield

March 27, 2011

Dave, I enjoyed looking at the pictures you posted, even though I never met your mom, I can see how special and devoted she was.

Ann Bottari

March 22, 2011

"Full of Life" would really describe Mrs Szalay. I worked at Kaiser Clinic Lab and when she would come in she always had a smile and something postive to say. She was one of the most wonderful women I've ever met. I haven't seen her for years and still remember her so fondly. When you think of someone and it makes you smile - that's a good legacy. God bless you all in her family.

March 18, 2011

Dear Dave,
It was a pleasure meeting you on the phone the other night.

Our prayers for comfort and peace go out to you and your family.

Blessings,
LJ~

"Jesus said, I am [Myself] the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in (adheres to, trusts in, and relies on) Me, although he may die, yet he shall live"
John 11:25

John & Jill Koger

March 15, 2011

Dave, your mom was a very special person who was like an angel, helping everyone along the way. You have been a wonderful son to take care of her in a loving way all these years.
God bless you. One day we'll see her again.

Nancy Schoonover

March 14, 2011

Mrs. Szalay was one of the nicest ladies I have ever met. My late husband, Mike Schoonover, loved her like a second mom. They spent a lot of fun times together and I'm sure their reunion in Heaven was fantastic.
I had the pleasure of going out to dinner with Irma, Mike, and her son David for her ninteith birthday. It was so fun. The world was a better place when Mrs. Szalay lived in it.

My heart and prayers go out to you Dave.

Chuck Carroll

March 13, 2011

Real sorry Wanda didn't get the opertunity to meet your mom, I'm sure they would have hit it off famously.
Wanda is still not well enough to stay away from the house for any length of time, and sitting in a car for an Hr & a 1/2, is out of the question.
Check with you next time we come down.
You are doing it up RIGHT Dave !.

Love you!

Chuck & Wanda

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results