Rev. Dr. Laslo M. Medyesy

Reverend Dr. Laslo Medyesy, 82, passed away on September 6th. in East Greenwich RI after surviving 21 years of Parkinson's.

Laslo was born and raised in Budapest Hungary.  He escaped Hungary in '63 and arrived in the US as a student to complete seminary in Chicago.  There he met and married his wife of 55 years, Rev. Dr. Coralyn T. Medyesy.  Together, they embarked on a wonderful life of serving churches, higher education, travel, and family.

Laslo was a UCC minister and missionary for 47 years.  He was also a professor of Eastern European studies and Theology at a variety of universities. He returned to Hungary to teach at Karoly Gaspar University and lived in Budapest for 18 years until his retirement. Laslo and Coralyn then settled in St. Augustine Florida.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, parishioners, and students. Laslo was a man of faith and love.  He was a scholar, an author, and a constant student of life. He possessed a deep understanding of humanity and was especially appreciated for his enlightening wit.

A memorial will be held on September 10th at 2:00 pm at Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich RI. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson's 101, The Micheal J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.