Bela Vass handed away after a brave battle with most cancers on January 12, 2025, on the age of 87. Reunited together with his beloved spouse Eva Vass (August 2017) of 58 years. Loving father of Invoice, Ava, Erika and father-in-law of Robin. Loving grandfather “Papa” of Kalin, Taylor and Brady. Pricey pal to Diane and lots of others. Bela can be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born on November 12, 1937 within the Hungarian village of Szekelykeve (Skorenova) in Yugoslavia. Bela made his solution to Canada on the age of 17 to make a brand new life for himself, and subsequently delivered to Canada his mom, stepfather and 4 siblings. Bela lived a life marked by generosity, selflessness, and a way of humour – Japanese European fused with English.
Bela was a serial entrepreneur. Upon arriving in Canada, he labored for Coleman Meatpackers in London, Ontario as a butcher and shortly afterwards opened Vass Meat Market in London. Having determined that his true ardour was journey, Bela moved together with his household to Windsor to begin Vass Journey Service in 1971 and retired in 2001. Having the present of dialog, Bela additionally managed to slot in presenting the weekly Hungarian radio present for Windsor and Detroit encompassing Hungarian present affairs and music. His working life was characterised by a deep sense of integrity and dedication to his purchasers and prospects.
Outdoors of his skilled life, Bela’s true ardour was soccer. He was the co-founder of the Hungarian Corridor and the Hungarian Soccer Membership in London (Dorchester) and continued to play with the Hungarian Soccer Membership in Windsor into his 60’s (albeit at a slower tempo).
A funeral service to rejoice Bela Vass’ life can be held on Tuesday, January twenty eighth at 11 am at Windsor Chapel – South Chapel.
We invite you to hitch us in remembering and honoring the outstanding lifetime of Bela. He’ll endlessly stay in our hearts and recollections.
