Bela Zalan Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of Bela Zalan Jr. (New Brunswick, New Jersey), who departed this world on January 9, 2025 at the age of 66. Bela leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Bela is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Bela's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his wife Valerie Csicseri. He is survived by: his parents, Bela, Sr. Zalan and Irene Zalan; his children, Steven Zalan and Kristen Zalan; his close friend Liz Jennison; and his sister Elizabeth Tobias (Eric). He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, extended family, and community friends.
A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church (215 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901). A reception was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Hungarian American Athletic Club (233 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- Donate Online (https://givenow.lls.org).
January 14, 2025
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