Laszlo was born in Salgótarján, Hungary in 1946, growing up in the shadow of post-war Europe as one of the few Jewish children born in his town. He left Hungary at age 19 with his parents and spent several months in Rome prior to emigrating to New York City.
Laszlo studied Physics at City College of New York where he met Edna, the love of his life. They spent many years together engaged in activism, while also making time for many other pursuits. Laszlo was such an avid hiker, biker, and skier, he would take every opportunity to bike or ski to work when feasible. He also loved history, art and music, good food, and travel. His love of the sciences, his quest for learning and seeking, was palpable. Prior to carrying around his trusty electronic devices, he was known for carrying tattered physics books for pleasure reading.
He maintained deep friendships from childhood and created new friendships everywhere. Connection and human experience were cherished. Laszlo is survived by his wife Edna, his daughters, Ilona and Daphne, sons-in-law, Ed and Butch, and 3 grandchildren, Isaac, Corinne, and Otto.
Laszlo had ALS which may have limited his adventures, but never diminished his capacity for joy.
A small family service was held in Hackensack, NJ.
The funeral service is available to view until July 21st, 2021.
https://webcast.dignitymemorial.com/events/login/52559
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Memorial ID: 52559
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Event Date: Apr 21st, 2021
Event Time: 11:00am EST
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