Birth date: Feb 8, 1936 Death date: Apr 15, 2023
JAMES JOSEPH SZILAGYI (1936-2023) James Joseph Szilagyi, "Jim", also known as "Big Jim" was the youngest of 9 children born to Joseph Szilagyi and Julia Bodnar on February 8, 1936. Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio where he lived with Read Obituary
You will be missed, Jim, in more ways than you probably imagined. Thank you for the kind of man you were and the love you gave to Linda. I will always remember you as having a huge smile and a welcoming way about you. I will never forget drinking Bud Light Lime-a-Ritas at your house that night - a cherished memory. Love you and miss you, Jan
Jim was a BIG man, with a BIG Heart that gave great BIG hugs! Missing you, my friend.
Lynn and Carl
I will forever cherish the memories and great conversations I had with Uncle Jim. He was a special man.
My fondest memory of Uncle Jim was he would take me up in their Cessna from the farm in Trotwood and he would let me fly the plane. I actually got pretty good at it. Of course he would take off and land. I remember once we were flying and Uncle Jim stalled the plane on purpose good thing I had gone to the bathroom before we took off. He was only about 16 years older so I felt he was more my friend than my uncle. Going to miss you Uncle Jim.
Christopher Reed lit a candle in memory of James Szilagyi
Cynthia Reed lit a candle in memory of James Szilagyi
We loved Jim he was a very sweet man and I loved seeing him and Linda together you could always see and feel how much they loved each other. My husband was so honored they asked him to marry them in their beautiful home. Rest in heaven now Jim. Chris and Cynthia Reed
I only got to meet Jim once, at the family reunion a few years ago. I loved talking to him, as did my son, Chris. They talked about planes, of course!
