Simon Otto Fekete
October 01, 1930 – March 04, 2019
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Peacefully on March 4, 2019 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Simon, beloved husband of Jeanette of 38 years. Loving father of Thomas (Rosemarie) and Andrew. Cherished grandpa of Ryan and Evan. Simon will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Born in Transylvania, Simon began his study of Metallurgical Engineering in Miskolc, Hungary. Having been a student political activist he fled Hungary for Canada in November of 1956 due to concerns resulting in the Hungarian revolution. Simon completed his studies at the University of Toronto. Upon graduation he worked as a Metallurgical Engineer at Falconbridge Ltd. in Sudbury, Ontario. In 1972 Simon took a position with AMAX Metallurgical Laboratories in Golden, Colorado, eventually assuming the role of Director of the lab. In 1980 he returned to Canada, once again with Falconbridge Ltd. (Toronto) in the role of Chief Metallurgical Engineer. During his career he contributed to the registering of numerous patents pertaining to metallurgical processes, even as late as 2011. Upon his retirement, he continued to actively consult in his area of specialty until 2014, at which time he fully retired. Visitation will be held on Friday March 8, 2019 at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block East of Kerr Street) from 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday March 9, 2019 at Mary Mother of God Parish, 2745 North Ridge Trail, Oakville, at 11 am. If desired, remembrances to the Diabetes Canada or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Visitation
Friday, March 08, 2019
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home
64 Lakeshore Road West
Oakville, Ontario L6K 1E1
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Funeral Mass
Saturday, March 09, 2019
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church
2745 North Ridge Trail
Oakville, Ontario L6H 7A3
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Simon Otto Fekete October 01 1930 March 04 2019..
Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Oakville, Province: Ontario