Mihaly “Mike” Vida, age 99

Mihaly “Mike” Vida, age 99 of Bowling Green, KY formerly of Lafayette, TN passed away Tuesday,
November 18th, 2008 at the Rosewood Health Care Center in Bowling Green, KY.  

Graveside Services for Mr. Vida were conducted 11 a .m. Friday, November 20, 2008 at the Anderson & Son Memorial Park in Lafayette, TN with Victor Morey officiating.  Pallbearers were Family and Friends. Mr. Vida was born September 5, 1909 in Kislod, Hungary, the son of the late John Vida and Rosalia Pataki.  He married the former Elizabeth Polt, who preceded his in death.  In addition to his parents and wife, daughter, Ann Vida, brothers, Stefan, Hans, Tony, and Lawrence Vida preceded him in death.  Mr. Vida grew up in a small farming community in Hungary, until he moved to the United States where he lived in Pennsylvania and was a factory worker for many years.  One of his greatest accomplishment in life was being a Christian. Survivors include: daughter, Cecilia (Ewing) Russell, Son, Mike Vida all of Bowling Green, KY. Sisters, Jozsefne Kubala and Milia Fajta, brothers, Joseph and Bela Vida all of Hungary. 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.