Gabor Farkas

Gabor "Gabby" Farkas, 74, died at his home on Sunday July 10, 2011, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Tet, Hungary on January 14, 1937, he was the son of the late Gyula and Margit Farkas. In January 1957 he made the journey from Tet, Hungary alone to the United States to begin a new life and met his loving wife Elizabeth Pinczes who also made the journey to the United States with her own family. On November 26, 1960 they wed at the Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, NY. He was retired having worked at Kent Manufacturing Company and A.W. Manufacturing as a machinist. Gabby was an avid Yankee fan whose favorite player was Derek Jeter. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching and taking walks on the rail trail. He was a lifetime active member of the Amenia Volunteer Fire Company. The Amenia firemen became his extended family. He was also an active supporter of many town events including the local baseball, softball games. Gabby is survived at home by his wife, Elizabeth Farkas. His daughter Claire Rundall of Pine Plains NY, son Thomas Farkas of Pine Plains NY, daughter Margaret Massey of Avon Park Florida. His loving son-in-laws Larry Rundall Jr and Timothy Massey. His grandchildren Nicole Kosiorek of Lee Massachusetts, Andrew Rundall of Pine Plains NY, Jessica Farkas and Tammy Farkas of Elizaville NY. His sisters Jolan Torok and Margit Gyorfi and brother Isvan Farkas survive in Tet Hungary. He is predeceased by his three brothers Gyula Farkas Jr, Dezso Farkas, and Zolti Farkas from Hungary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Friday, July 15 at Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, NY. Burial will follow at Amenia Island Cemetery. Calling hours are to be held at the Kenny Funeral Homes, 41 Main Street, Sharon, Ct. from 4:00pm-8:00pm.Firefighter services are at 7:00pm. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Amenia Fire Company, P.O. Box 166, Amenia, NY 12501.