Sandor P. Walker Obituary (1921

THOMASTON - Sandor P. Walker, 93, died at his home, June 28, 2015, following a brief illness. Born in Budapest, Hungary, September 20, 1921, he was the son of Tibor and Virginia Hegeman von Podmaniczky. Beginning his education in Europe, after emigrating to the United States with his mother in 1933, he continued his schooling in Boston. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the United States Navy.March 22, 1947, he married Elizabeth D. Hunter in New York City. The Walkers lived in New York state, until moving to Massachusetts, where they lived from 1950 to 1956. From 1956 to 1986, they resided in Essex, CT, and since 1986, in Thomaston.For more than 45 years, Sandor worked as a lumber salesman with Gerrity Lumber Company in Boston, from which he retired in 1993.He has been a longtime active member of the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist in Thomaston.Other than his parents, Sandor was pre-deceased by his brother Charles B. Podmaniczky and a sister Katinka Coleman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Elizabeth of Thomaston; five sons, Michael S. Podmaniczky and his wife Christine of Wilmington, DE, Samuel G. Walker of Thomaston, William H. Walker and his wife Una of Claremont, CA, Guy W. Walker and his partner Jeff Peabody, John B. Walker and his wife Jennifer all of New York City; three grandchildren, Ashley Barnes, Sasha Walker, Katinka Hakuta; one great grandchild Savannah Walker; as well as several nieces and nephews.A Eucharistic Celebration was held Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist. The Reverend Peter Jenks officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist, 200 Main Street, Thomaston, 04861.To share a memory or story with Sandor's family, please visit his book of memories at www.bchfh.com.2b