Dezso "Desi" Polgar
July 1, 1940 ~ July 7, 2016
Dezso "Desi" Polgar, 76, of Weirton, WV died Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Life Line Hospital.
Born July 1, 1940, in Hungary, he was a son of the late Gyula and Elizabeth Polgar.
Prior to retiring as a plater operator in the Tin Mill of Weirton Steel, Desi worked for Starvaggi Industries. Upon retirement, from the steel mill, he worked as a dispatcher at Falcon Trucking, in Weirton. Throughout the years, he was also a talented painter and cabinet finisher.
At the age of 16, Desi escaped from Hungary to the United States of America. He arrived in New Jersey then he was moved to Flushing Ohio, and eventually made his home in Weirton, where he fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming an American Citizen.
A very religious man, Desi was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church, Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus 3734, and was very active in the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly. He was also a member of the Weirton Moose Lodge 688.
Desi enjoyed bowling in his early years, and later in life he enjoyed playing Bocce with his friends at the K of C.
Desi is survived by his wife Eleanor Ruth (Loy) Polgar, whom he married in 1962; sons, Dezso J. Polgar of New Cumberland, WV and Joseph Polgar (Barb) of Follansbee, WV; daughters Diana Polgar of Weirton and Sheila Robinson (Dennis) of Henderson, NV; brothers Joseph and Julius Polgar, both of Hungary; and sister Elizabeth Kondics of Hungary; grandchildren Allyson (Justin) Walker, David (Brittany), Jason, Ryan, Arwen, Shawn and Dalton Polgar; great granddaughter Carlee Walker.
Visitation will be held Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 PM, at Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, with a Knights of Columbus rosary recited at 6:00 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Church.
Father Dennis Schuelkens, Jr. will officiate.
Entombment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph the Worker Church or Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
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Dezso, Joe and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dezi and Joe prayers and thoughts are with you , I always enjoyed alkinf with your dad at the barber shop.
Joe and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Dezso & Joe. Your father was a great man. I pray for peace, strength, and comfort for your entire family.
So very sorry for your loss, God Bless you
My deepest Sympathy, Dezso and family. My thoughts are with you.
Dezso, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe and family, I am so so sorry for your lose. Prayers & Hugs.
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Just know your friends in Beech Bottom are thinking about you.at this time of need. If you need anything you know where we are.
My sincere condolences to the Polgar family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I grew up with Dezso, son, and I’m very sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to the family. He was a very special person.
To the Polgar Family I send my deepest and most sincere sympathy for the passing of Desi. He was a great man and loved by all!!! He was my neighbor, a co-worker at WSX, but most of all a friend!!! He will be sadly missed by all that he touched. May God wrap his arms around your family and give you comfort knowing that Desi is with him and now he will be your guardian angel watching over you!!! God Bless you all!!!
years ago my mom came to me and asked a favor for a family friend – would I see what I could do to hire Desi in Weirton Steel – my mom never asked before so I was happy to do so – Desi was a company employee – every Christmas Desi would bring my mom flowers and candy his way of saying thank you for giving him a better life for his family – Now I can see my mom standing there at the gates with flowers for Desi – Prayers Eleanor – RIP Desi
I am very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. God bless you and your family.
To the Polgar family Carol and I wish to express our sympathy to you on your loss. Wish we could attend but distance keeps that from happening. Love to all and may god help ease your pain on your loss.
worked with Dezso–always had a smile on his face–sorry for your loss
My Dad My father is a man like no other. He gave me life, nurtured me, taught me, dressed me, kissed me, held me, shouted at me, kissed me, but most importantly, loved me unconditionally. There are not enough words I can say to describe just how important my father was to me, and what a powerful influence he continues to be. I Love You Dad
Dear Mrs. Polgar and family, I was deeply moved apon hearing of the passing of Dezi. He was a wonderful man and an inspiration to me. I worked with Dezi as a teenager and we became friends. He told me of his early childhood and the way he had to leave his family and come to the United States as a teenager. He never once complained and was always upbeat and the kind of person you wanted to be around. I used his life experiences many times when talking to my own children. He was a true gentleman and a really nice guy. Rest assured that God was greeting him with open arms. May God bless you all during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Tim McCune
My thoughts and prayers are with family.
Our heart felt sympathy to Sheila and her entire family.
Eleanor & family, My deepest sympathy on your loss. May God Grant Dezi Eternal Peace. My thoughts & prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers to you for your loss.
Eleanor and family Cherie and I would like to pass on our condolences to you. Desi was a good Catholic gentleman who loved his Church, family and friends. I will always remember that grin on his face. We have lost a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless, Bernie & Cherie Kelly
My Heart is heavy for all of you. Sheila is my dearest friend and I miss her so very much. I am sorry that you all have to deal with the loss of a husband, father and grandfather. No words can ease this loss. Hold tight to your friends and family, they will see you through this most difficult time. With love for such a special person and friend my dear Sheila, take care and I am thinking of you and your family. Love ya sweetie!
Eleanor and familly…so sorry to hear about Desi…he was always smiling…was a very dedicated man…had a good word for everyone…we always enjoyed our visits… please know that even though miles separate us our arms are around you and comforting you at this very sorrowful time…We love you all
Eleanor and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Dezso and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your parents were also kind, and your Dad always had a smile on his face – no matter the situation. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Eleanor, Diane, Sheila, Dezo & Joe — I am truly so very sorry for your loss. Desi was a wonderful neighbor, very kind, always with a smile for us and our kids. He had an amazing life, and as he shared his stories, I realized just how very special he was. He dearly loved Eleanor. And he was so very proud of his family. You all have my deepest sympathy.
Deso and Joey, I am so sorry to hear about your dad passing. Please remember that he will always be looking down at you and being so proud of how well you lived life. God Bless you and your families.
I am so sorry for your loss. My Dad, Joe Hudachek, spoke of him highly and introduced him to me when he rode to Pittsburgh with my Dad. May you find peace and comfort in the good memories you have of Desi.
Joe, I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I pray you find peace and strength at this very difficult time, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.