Fraternity-Testvériség, 2005 (83. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2005-04-01 / 2. szám
Page 21 Fraternity- Testvériség Marge Nicholas, President; George Shay, Vice President; Bill Nicholas, Secretary-Treasurer. Fraternal plans were made for this calendar year. On March 11 and 12, we made and sold Hungarian sausage to raise funds for the fraternal missions of this calendar year. Our branch has several ongoing projects. We have been sponsoring Brayan Lema, a 7-year old boy from Ecuador, jointly with the Covenant Presbyterian Church. The offering during the 12 months provides a daily hot meal, basic medical care, new shoes and clothing for Brayan. Also, we have been collecting food items and clothes throughout the year and donating them regularly to the Warren Rescue Mission. From January through March, Director Bill Nicholas organized and ran a basketball Program for 4-5-6 graders at World of Life Christian Academy. Branch Manager Marge Nicholas assisted with the girls’ team. Many thanks to Ron Froats, who helped with the group of 28 children. Bill Nicholas has coached for 30 years, and at the age of 74 he is still coaching. God bless him for his passionate, selfless work! Marge Nicholas, Branch Manager Tel: (330) 372-5183 Thanks to all for your contributions to the Fraternal News section of the Magazine. More Branch News will be published in the fall issue. Obituary Ferdinand Erdei (1918-2005) We sadly announce that Mr. Ferdinand Erdei, longtime member of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America passed away on April 20, 2005. He was 87. Mr. Erdei was the Branch Manager of Branches 33 and 144. Also, he served our Federation as a Board Director between 2000 and 2004. The funeral service took place on April 25 at Opecity Funeral Home, Kenilworth, New Jersey. Bom in Dorog, Hungary, Mr. Erdei came to the United States in 1941 and lived in Clifton before settling in Cranford 50 years ago. Mr. Erdei served in the Army during World War II. Prior to his retirement in 2004, he was an owner and partner of J&H Tool Machine Co. and also worked as a freelance travel guide. Mr. Erdei was predeceased by his daughter, Mrs. Carol Toth in 1996. He is mourned by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Erdei; a son, Mr. Ronald Erdei and his wife, Beverly; a son-in-law, Mr. Michael Toth; five grandchildren, and a brother, Mr. Martin Erdei. On behalf of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, we extend our most sincere sympathy to Mr. Erdei’s family. Mrs. Anna M. Keller (1914-2005) Anna M. Keller, 92, the oldest member of Branch 35, passed away on March 21, 2005. She was bom in 1912 to Mary and Joseph Ringeisen in Csavoly, Hungary. The Ringeisen family arrived in America at Ellis Island on June 8, 1914. They settled in Pigeon, Michigan and later moved to Wyandotte, Michigan where Joseph became involved with the Hungarian Refonned Federation of America. Anna was a member from 1932 until her death. Anna married Paul J. Keller, also bom in Csavoly, Hungary, on May 26, 1928. Anna spent the last 57 years living in Grosse Ile in the home she herself helped build. She loved playing cards, oil painting, hand sewing and had a true love of flowers. Her faith and church were of major importance to her. Her husband, Paul, passed into eternal life July 12, 1997 after 69 years of marriage. Mrs. Keller is survived by her four children, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and eight great- great- grandchildren. A funeral mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on March 23.
