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WILLIAM P. GRAFF
William P. Graff, 94, of Sarasota passed away June 30, 2019. The son of Vilmos P. Graff and Klara Pejtsik, William was born June 19, 1925 in Budapest, Hungary. He graduated from Technical University of Budapest in 1949 with a Master's Degree in Architecture. He emigrated to the USA in 1954; his best know projects include the University of Baghdad with the Walter Gropius and the Watergate Project with S.D.I., along with many others in Washington, DC. He was a member of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. He is survived by his wife Clara; children, Marcella, Carlo, Guido and Mattias; grandchildren, Chiara, Fabiola, Fiona, Lily, William and Henry Bela. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, July 5, 2019 at Church of the Incarnation, 2901 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL. Family requests donations to A.I.M./Pannonhalma, 345 East 9th St., Erie, PA 16503 ([email protected])
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Eva Szollosy-Szabo
July 16, 2019
Dear Kajcikam,I am very sad. I cherish the photo where two mothers, Klari neni and mine push baby carriges with Vilike and my late brother,Palika.Our mothers were class mates at Angolkisasszonyok's in Budapwest.(Vili's father played the violin in the church at my parent's wedding.) I also cherish the memories of working along Vili and our lovely visit to your house in Sarasota.
Now Vilike and Palika rest in God's Palm, in peace,in everlasting joy. I pray that you should be consoled and surrounded by family and friends. Love, Eva Szollosy-Szabo.
Sharon Myers Jordan
July 7, 2019
So very sorry to hear of Mr Graft's passing he was a dear, sweet man
K S
July 5, 2019
We share in your sorrow. Villi bacsi was a special person. Love, Kati and Dennis
July 5, 2019
We share in your sorrow. Villi bacsi was a special person. Love, Kati and Dennis
P L
July 5, 2019
May the God of all comfort, sustain and strengthen you during this difficult time.
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