Our soccer community was dealt a huge blow last night when Imre Pataki died at the Stars Soccer Complex in Alpharetta. Imre was a big part of our soccer community and was always involved in helping people. I saw him yesterday, at the St. Nickolas Charity Soccer Event for Must Ministries Toy Store,where he was donating his time to ref the tournament.
Imre was always smiling and had a great perspective on life. He was devoted to helping others achieve full physical function. From helping children during the day with his program of physical arts to helping many of the older soccer players through their pain, Imre was always trying to help people on a personal level.
Im sure many of us have similar stories of how Imre touched our community with his positive nature. His influence was felt by many. At this time we are trying to figure out what happened and when services will be held. We will let everybody know.
Imre was the co-owner with his wife, Sonja, of the Physical Arts LLC. He was a Hungarian born in Yugoslavia, moved to South Africa at age 12. While completing his degree in hotel and business administration, Imre played professional soccer to pay for his studies at the Witwaterand Technical College. He completed his Hotel & Restaurant management Diploma at the Waldorf & Westbury Hotels in London. Worked at the Carlton hotel in Johannesburg until he purchased a Dry Cleaning Business. During this time he also earned a black belt in Go Ju Ryu, a Japanese style of Karate , that was depicted in the movie "Karate Kid".
It was a personal that turned his attention to the study of human development. His daughter, Vinka, suffered a massive stroke when she was just two days old. Imre sold his business and they began their search for the understanding of physical and neurological development in order to help their daughter.
He was dedicated to assisting children to grow toward full physical function and taught adults to recover full physical function.
Imre was always smiling and had a great perspective on life. He was devoted to helping others achieve full physical function. From helping children during the day with his program of physical arts to helping many of the older soccer players through their pain, Imre was always trying to help people on a personal level.
Im sure many of us have similar stories of how Imre touched our community with his positive nature. His influence was felt by many. At this time we are trying to figure out what happened and when services will be held. We will let everybody know.
Imre was the co-owner with his wife, Sonja, of the Physical Arts LLC. He was a Hungarian born in Yugoslavia, moved to South Africa at age 12. While completing his degree in hotel and business administration, Imre played professional soccer to pay for his studies at the Witwaterand Technical College. He completed his Hotel & Restaurant management Diploma at the Waldorf & Westbury Hotels in London. Worked at the Carlton hotel in Johannesburg until he purchased a Dry Cleaning Business. During this time he also earned a black belt in Go Ju Ryu, a Japanese style of Karate , that was depicted in the movie "Karate Kid".
It was a personal that turned his attention to the study of human development. His daughter, Vinka, suffered a massive stroke when she was just two days old. Imre sold his business and they began their search for the understanding of physical and neurological development in order to help their daughter.
He was dedicated to assisting children to grow toward full physical function and taught adults to recover full physical function.
Imre was found after refereeing his final indoor match of the evening. Paramedics were called immediately but could not revive him.As soon as we get further information on the funeral arrangements we will let everyone know.As Imre always liked to say, "have fun, be competitive, create lasting memories".
Imre Pataki Rest in Peace
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