Arpad Tamas Obituary (1937

Arpad Tamas, (“Albert", "Arpi”, “Archie”, and “R.P.”), 86, retired skilled welder for Greyhound Transportation, of Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood, passed away peacefully March 28, 2024. Born in Hungary (now Slovakia), rather than be conscripted to the military during the communist Occupation, Arpad and four other friends fled Hungary on foot, settling in Munich. Beloved life partner of 44 years to Wladyslawa “Joanna” Hyrczyk, loving father of Tomas Arpad Tamas (born Frank Arpad Tamas), dear step-father of Sophia (the late Vincenzo) Costanzo and John (Anita) Hyrczyk, and father-in-law of Anna (Mark) Becker. Grandfather of Sonya and Anthony (Renee) Hyrczyk, Stephen (Roya) Costanzo, and Matthew and Victoria Hyrczyk. Great-grandfather of Archie Stanley Hyrczyk. Preceded in death by step-son Stanley Hyrczyk, grandson Peter Costanzo, parents Ladislaw Tamas and Alžbeta Jakab Tamas, his dear sister Ewa, and ten siblings who are no longer with us. Longtime friend of Adam and Janina Koperny. The family has chosen green cremation. Memorial mass is being planned at St. Stephen King of Hungary Church, 2015 W. Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622. Please check back to this website for further information as it becomes available. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to https://www.arborday.org/ Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-370-2959 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.