Mr. Lajos (Louie) Csiszar, age 96, of Thunder Bay, passed away February 6, 2024 at Southbridge Roseview with his close friends Laura Fralic and Shelley Psikla at his side.
Born and raised in Hungary, he married the love of his life Maria in 1956. Together they came to Canada after the ill fated Hungarian Revolution.
They made Thunder Bay their home. Louie was employed by Hinsperger Harness and Tent Co as Production Manager until 1968. Louie moved to Woods Bag and Canvas Co where he held the position of General Manager until 1981. Louie opened his own custom canvas shop known as LC Fab at 530 Winnipeg Ave, producing tents, awnings, boat covers, mail bags and much more until retiring in 1991.
Louie loved gardening and travelling with Maria in his motor home.
Louie was predeceased by his wife Maria, his mother and father, and very dear friends John Petrick and Peter Strawson. He is survived by his sister in law Ann and distant relatives in Hungary, as well as many friends in Thunder Bay and throughout Ontario.
Many thanks to friends Steve Varga, Irma Nagy, Roy Psikla, Sylvie Smith, Janna Macdonald, the Petrick family, Laura and Shelley, and all who took the time to visit Louie during the 13 months he resided at Roseview. Also a big thank you to George and Ted Pakozdi who travelled from southern Ontario to bring Louie his cherished Hungarian treats.
Also, a huge thank you to the many wonderful people from Roseview who went above and beyond to always make Louie feel special, far too many to list, you know who you are, and Louie loved you all.
A memorial service will be held at Everest Waverley Chapel, 299 Waverley Street, on February 20, 2024 at 11am, with Father Francis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Louie's memory to St. Joseph's Foundation, Hospice Care Unit, a place held special in Louie's heart.
Please sign the online condolences at everestthunderbay.com
