William Penn Life, 1985 (20. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1985-09-01 / 5. szám
Golf Tournament Continued from page 11 Another table of happy golf enthusiasts at the banquet held Saturday evening. Allyn McNaughton and Mary McNaughton with friends at the evening banquet. From left, Elmer Furedy, Lou Petrone, Theresa Petrone, William Pini, Beverly Pini, Charles Furedy, Frances A. Furedy, William Kincaid, Nancy Kincaid and Barbara Furedy. $ea(ed from left, Doris Sipos, Stephen Emery, Betty Panin. Seated, from left, Olga Burinda, Wally Burinda, Lenny Peisack, Monica Peisack, Annebelle Vargo, Eugene Vargo, AI Sylvester, Cindy Sylvester. FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY The Board of Directors have once again authorized Family Christmas Party support for those branches which will hold such social functions. So that your branch be among those to arrange a Christmas Party, all members are urged to attend their branch meetings thereby helping to formulate plans for a successful Family Christmas Party. CELEBRATES 70TH — William Eber- St. George, recently celebrated his wine, a member of Philadelphia 70th birthday and received numerous Branch 3845 and for 25 years a well wishes from his many friends member of the former Knights of and relatives. Eulogy Cites Contributions Of Former Director Frank Radvany FRANK RADVANY Illustrious Member TRENTON, NJ—Frank Radvany, who served with distinction and dedication as a member of the National Board of Directors of the William Penn Association, died August 17. He was 88. Mr. Radvany was a beloved and respected member of the Association whose contributions and leadership have had a profound and lasting effect on the growth of the organization. He was born in Hungary and lived in the Trenton area for 72 years. He was former owner and operator of the Capital Body and Fender Works. Upon his retirement as a director he was elected president emeritus of Branch 13 and director emeritus and 50-year member of the Old Borough Savings and Loan Association in Trenton. He was the former national director of the American Hungarian Federation, a charter member of the American Hungarian Civic Association, past president of the former Hungarian Home and past president of the American Hungarian Churches and Societies of Trenton. He was active in the Masonic order. When he opted to retire as a member of the William Penn, the candidacy of his son, Frank J. Radvany, was proposed and he was overwhelmingly elected and, like his father, has and [s serving with the same steadfast dedication. Mr. Radvany is survived by his wife, Rose Vida Radvany; four sons, Frank of Morrisville, Joseph of Hamilton Square and Charles of Trenton, all in New Jersey; and Dr. John Radvany of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a nephew. Services were held at the Hungarian Reformed Church of Trenton with Rev. Kalman Adorján officiating. Also officiating at the service was the Right Rev. Dezső Abraham, bishop of the Hungarian Reformed Churches of America and pastor of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Allen Park, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 180 Home Ave., Trenton, or the William Penn Association Scholarship Foundation. National President John Sabo and Director Zoltán Emri officially represented the William Penn Association at the funeral. Also in attendance from the Association were Albert J. Stelkovics and Stephen Lang Jr., National Vice-Presidents; Gay B. Banes, Vice-President and General Counsel; Directors William Kohut and Joseph Arvay and auditor Michael Hrabar. President Sabo delivered a special eulogy and it follows: FRANK RADVANY - THE GOOD SHEPHERD BORN: March 20, 1897 — Matésálka, Szatmár Megye DIED: August 17, 1985 —88 Years of Age WIFE: Rose Vida SONS: Frank —1918 Joseph — 1921 Charles — 1923 John — 1926 Dear Members of the Bereaved Radvany Family: We, Officers and Directors of the William Penn Association, have come to Trenton to pay our last respects to our dearly beloved brother, who we loved to refer as “The Good Shepherd.’’ He knew how to shepherd the members of his flock, his fine family and he also knew how to shepherd his larger flock, the members of the William Penn Association. He was a good husband, a good father and a good grandpa. He was a leader! He will always be known to us as a man who would not compromise his principles. His leadership was enjoyed not only by the William Penn Association, but also his church, as well as the banking institution which he helped direct. He was also a good member of the Masonic Order. The beloved fallen Good Shepherd was born March 29, 1897 and died August 17,1985 at age 88. His place of birth was in Hungary at Matészálka, Szatmár Megye. He married Rose Vida and the marriage produced four fine sons, Frank — 1918, Joseph — 1921, Charles — 1923 and John — 1926. At the age of 18, he joined the Verhovay Segely Egylet, which in 1955 became the William Penn Association. When the Rákóczi Aid Association merged with the Verhovay Fraternal Association, our Good Shepherd was also known as Mr. Verhovay. He was a member for 70 years. At age 46, the 1943 National Convention elected him Chairman, a truly deserved honor. I had the good fortune to be his English Vice Chairman. We of the English-speaking delegates were so pleased to have as chairman a man who could communicate with the younger element as well as the older members. He brought us together at that 1943 convention. We loved him for his capability to lead. His knowledge of the Parliamentary Rules was outstanding. In 1955, the William Penn Association elected him to the National Board of Directors and again so in 1959. He contributed immensely to the welfare of the members of the society. In 1963, he decided to retire from national elective office. In 1967, he helped get his son, Frank, elected to the National Board of Directors. Frank is still in office as a board member and serves as th£ Secretary of the Board. Surely as we approach the eve of our 100th Anniversary, our Good Shepherd, Frank Radvany, will be paid the honor of being one of the finest leaders our Association ever had. His name will be part of our 100 year history, which National Vice President and former National Secretary, Albert J. Stelkovics is writing for us. As we commit our leader and Good Shepherd to his heavenly glory, it is appropriate for me to read the 23rd Psalm. Psalm 23 — The Shepherd Psalm The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want; He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters; He restoreth my soul, He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake; Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; Continued on page 13, column 1 12
