Bela Geza Pinczes, 73, passed away suddenly in National Harbor, MD on July 3, 2024 while vacationing with family. He was born in Gyor, Hungary on July 24, 1950, the youngest of nine children born to Jozsef and Erzsebet Kirschner Pinczes.

Bela arrived in the United States with his family in 1956, when they fled the communist takeover of Hungary. The family settled in Dutchess County. He graduated from Immaculate Conception School in Amenia and then attended Webutuck High School.

After dabbling in several professions: landscaping, auto mechanics, gas station owner and farming, he began working at the Wassaic Development Center. He worked with disabled persons both at the Center and in community residences. Bela always treated his clients with gentleness and fairness. He was well liked by his clients and respected by his staff who appreciated his management and supervisory skills. He retired in 2005 after 30 years.

Although his first marriage to Deborah Adsit ended in divorce, they were blessed with three sons, Bela, Jr., Steven and Timothy. He married Rosemary Versace in 1987. They were together for 37 years and raised the boys and daughter, Francesca.

Bela and Rosie loved to travel with family. Many vacations were spent with extended family in national parks and at the beach. They ventured overseas to England, visited Hawaii and St. Thomas. Bela’s last few days were spent on vacation near Washington, D.C. with his family. He had a great time celebrating Steven’s 50th birthday and seeing D.C. with his grandchildren.

Bela loved watching sports, but his “happy place” was fishing. He loved going fishing with his grandchildren and sons.

Bela loved America. One of his proudest moments was becoming a U.S. citizen.

Bela is survived by his wife, Rosemary Versace-Pinczes. Also surviving are sons, Steven Pinczes (Megan) of Florida and Timothy Pinczes of Fishkill; daughter, Francesca Pinczes Lewis (Daniel) of Abington, MD. He is survived by grandchildren, Kaysea Pinczes Maupin (Dillon) of Poughkeepsie, Matthew Masch of Wappingers Falls, Cole Cash-Pinczes and Isabella Pinczes of Florida and Macie Rose Lewis of Maryland. Also surviving are sister-in-law, Theresa Pinczes, brother-in-law, Philip Versace, Jr., his first wife, Deborah Adsit and many nieces and nephews.

Bela was predeceased by 3 siblings in Hungary, his son, Bela Pinczes, Jr., his sisters and brothers, Thomas Pinczes, Teresa Terdik, Jozsef Pinczes, Elizabeth Farkas and Matyas Pinczes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Joachim Church, 51 Leonard Street, Beacon. Burial will follow at St. Joachim Cemetery, Beacon.

Bela loved animals, so in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dutchess County ASPCA in Hyde Park, NY.

To send a personal condolence please visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Patrick J. Halvey of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC.