Gene Fodor Passed Away Feb 17, 2018
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Sad News - Gene Fodor Passed Away
The following information was graciously supplied by Gary Monto:
It is with heavy heart that I must inform you that Sensei Gene Fodor passed away at his home on Feb. 17th. Gene served in the Marine Corps and the Air Force before joining the Police Department.
Gene was a retired Toledo Police Officer with 32 years of service. Gene was an 8th degree Black Belt in both Judo and Ju Jitsu, having studied for over fifty years. Gene was a member of the USJA Board of Directors, as well as serving on the USJA ethics committee. He was also a world champion weight lifter, earning several Gold medals throughout the world. He later became a senior judge in weight lifting competitions.
Funeral arrangements – Viewing: Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 2 to 8 PM at Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home, 1163 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH 43612. Church service will be Saturday at 11:00AM at Calvin United Church of Christ 1946 Bakewell Street, Toledo, OH 43605. Internment will follow at Willow Cemetary, 1941 Pickle Road, Oregon, OH 43616. Wake to follow at the Hungarian Club of Toledo, 224 Paine Avenue, Toledo, OH 43605
Gary L. Monto
American Academy of Martial Arts / Judan Judo
President / Head Instructor
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