George Toth

Toth, George of Passaic passed quietly on March 20, 2011 from complications from appendicitis at the age of 89. Married to the late Rosa Toth, the love of his life, they remained childless. He was the second of three boys and is survived by nephews Steven and George of the late Steven Y. Toth, the eldest brother, and Frank, Eve, and George of the late Frank Toth, the youngest brother. Mr. Toth was born in Debrecen, Hungary on June 8, 1921. He is the last survivor of three boys in his family. He was a successful businessman before the Second World War and owned a trucking company and taxi service. During the conflict he was forcibly enlisted into service as a motor vehicle operator. Later during the Russian push westward he was shot during an ambush in the elbow, fell into a culvert and left for dead. Without medical care, he struggled to the safety of a nearby farmer who cared for him. Later returned home to find his business appropriated by the Communists and then forced him to work as an employee maintaining and operating the vehicles he used to own. The Hungarian uprising of 1956 again turned his world into turmoil, and he and his wife Rosa crossed into Austria. They emigrated to the United States and settled in New Jersey. In February of 1957 by chance they saw Steven, his brother, and his wife in a Hungarian refugee camp. Later he learned that Frank remained behind in Hungary to care for their parents. George Toth worked as an auto mechanic for several Ford dealerships specializing in automatic transmission repairs. His professional career was cut short by a workplace accident which forced disability retirement Uncle George was a gracious man, generous and kind to all. He helped Steven to obtain his automobiles which are necessary for mobility in this country. Until his recent passing he continually sent regular aid installments to his youngest brother Frank, and then to his widow Eve. He followed his own ways and loved the freedom of our country. He always said proudly he was an American from Hungary. He particularly loved the old west, especially John Wayne, and the self-determination and freedom he represented. He was a true gentleman who will be sorely missed by his relatives and friends. Cremation was private. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday March 27th at 2 PM at Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home, 470 Colfax Ave., Clifton.


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