Jan 7, 2021
Margit Burkus, 86, formerly of Gloversville, peacefully passed away at The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Born in Boldogkoujfalu, Hungary on March 11, 1934, she spent the last 64 years here in the United States making homes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and the last 28 years in New York. Margit was the second child born to parents John and Margit Halasz Koleszar of Boldogkoujfalu, Hungary.
Margit occupied many roles in this life; wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. After raising her two children, she devoted herself to later raising her four grandchildren, where she could often be found spending her mornings and afternoons outside in her garden, nurturing and weeding, taking such incredible pleasure in their success. She was truly remarkable, strong, and courageous woman, where her strength, determination and constant optimistic spirit inspired many. Margit was constantly smiling and sought the joy and