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Leslie B. Martinovics, 96, Vero Beach

Written by: March 18 2011
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Leslie B. Martinovics, 96, died March 12, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.

He was born in Budapest, Hungary, and lived in Vero Beach since 1970, coming from Chicago.

Before retirement, he was a tool and die maker for Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach.

He also was a pilot.

He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Alice Eckert Martinovics, of Vero Beach; daughter, Agnes Mozsi, of Chicago; and three grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

No services are scheduled.

Interment will be in Hungary.

Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.

A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com/obituaries.php

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