In Celebration of

Joseph Baranyai

Surrounded by family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Baranyai on July 1, 2024 at the age of 93. Joseph was born in Budapest, Hungary in October 1931 and immigrated to Canada in 1957. He was a respected and skilled Master Tool and Dye Maker and worked as a machinist at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto for most of his life. Beloved husband to Elisabeth Baranyai. Loving father of George and John. Father-in-law to Wolete, Birgit and Thao. Nagypapa to Matthew and Jenna. Predeceased by his siblings Sándor and György. Praised for his deep friendships, humour, love of music/singing, social consciousness and ability to fix almost anything, he will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Friends may attend the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St West, Toronto M6S 1P4 (Bloor St West and Windermere, just east of Jane St.) on Thursday July 11, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at the same location (Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel) on Friday July 12, 2023 at 11am.

Guestbook

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Julie Lackie (George's friend and colleague)

Entered July 5, 2024 from Kingston, Ontario

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, George, and your family during this difficult time.
Julie

Adam Ghaddar (Coworker of his son, George)

Entered July 5, 2024 from Toronto

Dearest George and family,

May his soul rest in peace, and may you (his loved ones) find comfort in the beautiful memories he left behind.

With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences,

Adam Ghaddar
Queen's University

Jenna Baranyai (Granddaughter)

Entered July 5, 2024 from Etobicoke

Joe was a wonderful and loving grandfather he always went out of his way to make me and my brother laugh. Some warm memories include the Easter egg hunt he used to set up in his large back yard garden. He put so much care into hiding chocolates every year to see us to exited to what the Easter bunny had left us. As well as cooking for us, letting us play in his sandbox trailer, and making silly faces to across the dinner table make us laugh. He will remain an important portion of my family’s history as he and my grandmother brought us to Canada.

The Taras Family (Niece and husband with children)

Entered July 5, 2024 from Ridgeway

My sincere condolences during this difficult time.

Waite Family (In-laws)

Entered July 5, 2024 from Toronto

Our deepest sympathy and love to Elisabeth, George, John, Jenna and Matthew for the passing of their beloved Papa. He always welcomed our family, on each occasion that we met him, with an open heart and smile. We will miss him.