Steven Virag of Blooming Grove, survivor of the Holocaust and escapee of Communist
oppression during the Hungarian Revolution, dies at 86.
Steven, who died with his family at his side, was a source of strength and love to those
fortunate enough to have known him. He chose inspiration over anguish. He chose to live by
example in a time when words wash away like the rain.
Steven is survived by Gail, his wife of 59 years. A marriage defined by the holding of
hands and the look in the eye. She was his “Becky.” He is also survived by his three sons,
Edward and fiancee, Lori Moskowitz, son Garry and son, Ron Weintraub, who his name
changed back to the family original surname, dangerous in Nazi occupied Hungary. Steven fled
persecution to the United States, while twin brother, Lazlo, now deceased, and family sought
refuge in Venezuela. The family would not be complete without Ann Farsetta, Ron’s long-time
love and cherished family member, deceased, 2/27/18.
The family will be sitting shiva Jan. 1,2,3 from 2pm to 8pm. They request that donations
be made to Jewish Family Services of Orange County New York, 720 Route 17M, Middletown, NY 10940.
