It is with great sadness, that I announce the passing of my beautiful mother, Maria Magdolna Hatonek. She passed away peacefully, on, August 19, 2021 at 10:06 AM. She was surrounded by the loving arms of her husband, daughter and son, and her best friend, Lara.
Born in Budapest, Hungary, on October 6, 1940, she was the daughter of Pattke Geza and Pizinger (Terezia) Geza. She was married to her beloved husband, Michael Hatonek, for 57 years.
She and her family emigrated to the United States in the 1970s with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Through hard work and determination, they made a comfortable life for their family.
Maria formerly worked at Jet Plastica and many day care centers. She loved taking care of babies. She also loved music, dancing, and going to the mall.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lansdale.
Surviving are her husband, Michael; son, Attila, and his wife Sandy, and daughter, Monica Hatonek, and her fiancé, Rich; three granddaughters, Mary, Christina and Andrea; her sister Teca Garamvolgyi, and best friend, Lara.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate life at her Funeral Mass at 10:30 am, Thursday, August 26, 2021, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, where there will be a Viewing starting at 9:30 AM in Church prior to Mass.
Interment St. John Neumann in Chalfont, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
I had the honor of caring for Maria for a year and a half..I enjoyed the many stories Maria shared with me and love the movies Dirty Dancing ..Mama Mia..and Moonstruck because of Maria..as we watched them often.. My girls had the chance to care for Maria also and they loved her and learned so much from her.. we will miss you Maria..RIP.. Love you…Lea, Maya and Amelia Hanson
Dear Misi, Monica and Attila,
During times like these we struggle to move forward losing a piece of our heart but fond memories never go away. Along with the tears there will be lots of laughter as you reminisce over all the special times you shared with her.
Deb and I were so fortunate to have known Marika even though our times were never enough because of the distances between the two families. Although you are my cousin sharing our mother’s as sisters, I always considered you as my oldest brother that I never had but finally found. Of course along with such a relationship, as a tag along comes our families, our precious children. Ever so cherishable, was whenever I called and talked to you and Marika our warm discussions revolved around family and how fortunate we are in having family nearby….
Thinking of all of you at this time.
Lots of love
Paul & Deb
Rest In Peace sweet Maria. You will be greatly missed.❤️❤️
Thanks so much Bonnie 🙏
I remember my first airplane ride. It was from Toronto to Philadelphia, 41 years ago. Wow. 41 years ago…. Sheesh.
I went to visit my Hungarian cousins with my Hungarian grandmother, Vilma. A very fond memory that I still remember to like it was yesterday.
I was welcomed by the entire Hatonek clan. With love and open arms.
Mike was the always happy dad that took care of everyone, with a spirit of never ending joy. He holds this context to this day.
Attila treated me like his little brother, yet also as an equal, even though I was 5/6 years younger than he was.
My cousin Monica presented the Monkees to me, as a Canadian, for the very first time, on their American television.
Monica and I, the same age, played and laughed, without a worry in the world, like kids do when they are safe and free.
And then there’s Maria, the sweet , gentle mom who filled in for my own caring, loving and nurturing mom.
She took care of me, as a 9-year old boy, with a soft, warm smile, as I got to enjoy the very first adventure in the world aboard.
She cooked. She cleaned the house. All of which I never gave a thought to, and reflect on now. Thank you Maria for taking care of this little boy.
I didn’t know Maria well in this life, but that is who she was to me. And she will live forever in those memories.
God Bless the Hatonek family. Say a prayer for their peace. And Rest In Peace Maria. You did real good.
May she live forever in our hearts,
-Darryl Komaromi, Toronto.
Hi Darryl that was was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing that memory with us. I wish you would have been around my mom later in life. You would have loved her just as much. She was like the “Dancing Queen” alway moving and singing to her favorites Tom Jones, Abba, Frank Sinatra……those are just a few of her favorites.Mom was still so fun and spunky til the end. To prove this she left a penny on the floor for me last night to show me she is still with me. I love you so much mom !! Forever in my ❤
Hi Monica: A wonderful keepsake rememberance of your beautiful Mother – Marika was very kind, loved children, took great care of her family. The picture that you picked of her is perfect. Monica and Misi, you came to see us back in 1997 after my mother Vilma passed away. Misi (my favourite cousin) – you told me when Monica was very young, came from Hungary and she went to her nursery or grade 1 class, she was teaching her classmates to speak Hungarian (brilliant!). Share all your stories and memories of your dear Mother – perhaps we can get together at some point. All our Love! the Coltof Clan – Ron, Kathy, Edward, Mark.
Hello Kathy, I always enjoyed visiting your family and your mom my Aunt Vilma.Thank you for the kind and sweet words about my mom. I miss her so much. She is in my heart ❤ forever and we will see our moms again someday. I enjoyed the cute story about me. Give your family hugs for me. I would love to bring my dad to visit again or you come here to see us sometime. Lots of love Monica