[Unicum] LOOKING FOR THE FAMILY of JOE (or GEORGE) BEREGSZAZI

Hi, Everyone.

I came across a posting some time ago by the OREGON STATE HOSPITAL in Salem, Oregon  which stated that they are holding the cremated remains of over 3,500 people who died between 1914 and the 1970s because there is no record of relatives who could claim these ladies and gentlemen.

 

Being the relentless researcher that I am, LOL, I looked at every single one of the 3,500-plus names to see if there were any Hungarians on the list. The sole Hungarian name I found is listed as

"BEREGSZAZI    JOE   [alternate first name GEORGE]   (no date of birth listed)  7/29/1920 date of death"

It broke my heart that poor Mr. Beregszazi had no one to claim him for 80 years so I'm posting this on UNICUM. His relatives could be in Hungary or they might be living in the United States.

The Hospital wants to return the remains to family members but if poor Mr. Beregszazi has no relatives then I hope a friend would qualify. It would be nice if he could go home to the city or village in Hungary where he was born.

Now even though I checked each of the 3,500+ names I could only look for Hungarian names. Some of us never had Hungarian names or we lost our Hungarian surname by marriage so it's important that people check for their non-Hungarian surnamed American émigré relatives in case they lost track of a relative. Furthermore, just because you know a relative emigrated to a certain state in the USA doesn't mean that person stayed there. He or she could have later moved to another state.

If you think this pertains to you, please telephone the Oregon State Hospital (Administration telephone number 503-945-2870). They can provide you with the list of the 3,500 ladies and gentlemen who are unclaimed.

These ladies and gentlemen were residents of the Salem, Oregon community as well as those who worked or were live-in patients at one of the following 4 hospitals and 2 facilities:

(1) Oregon State Tuberculosis Hospital, (2) Oregon Hospital, (3) Mid-Columbia Hospital, (4) Dammasch State Hospital, plus (5) Oregon State Penitentiary and (6) Fairview Training Center.

If anyone finds a family member or friend of Mr. Bereszazi, please let me know. I would be so happy to know that somebody cares about him.

I'll also translate this into Hungarian over the weekend.

My very best,

Wagner Krisztina Washington, D.C.-ben

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