Kalman A.J. Cseuz, M.D.

Obituary

Born December 14, 1933, in Kunszentmarton, Hungary, second son of Dr. Kalman Cseuz, internist, and Charlotte Potor, concert violinist. W.W.II forced the family to flee their homeland and was eventually swept to Germany. During the turbulent postwar years, Kalman and his family encountered the harsh realities of life in numerous displaced persons’ camps. He was fourteen when his father died. As a result of the unsettled political climate, they were strongly advised not to return to Communist controlled Hungary.Consequently, the two boys and their widowed mother, signed a contract for field labor and emigrated to Canada in 1950. Living under primitive circumstances, nevertheless, when the seasonal work so allowed, Kalman and his brother, Anton, pursued their interrupted education and excelled academically. Kalman received the Governor General’s Medal and obtained his M.D. degree at the University of Alberta. Graduating with gold medals in Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology. He spent one year as a National Research Council Fellow. His work dealt with nerve regeneration and embryonal implants in paraplegia. After completing his M.S. in Surgery in 1962, he entered the neurosurgery program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Upon the advice of friends, he moved to San Jose, CA, and started his private practice in 1968. He had a close association with O’Connor Hospital. In 1980, he became the Chief of Department of Surgery. Two years later, he was elected President of the Medical Staff. Throughout the years, his professional life was characterized by his uncompromising devotion to the care of his patients, some of whom called him “Cool Kal, with the Magic Ten”.Kalman had a keen interest in sports, the arts, and gastronomy. He participated in a variety of competitive sports (Edmonton Olympic Track and Field Club, University of Alberta Golden Bears Volleyball, 1 DFC Soccer). He was an accomplished graphic artist. Kalman became the Commandeur and Bailli Provincial of the Pacific Northwest of the ChaŒne des R“tisseurs and enjoyed sharing the table with his friends. In addition to his many professional affiliations, he was a legacy member at the Sainte Claire Club in San Jose, CA. Kalman was predeceased by his wife of forty-four years, Judy, and is survived by his three children: Charles, Katherine, and Kristina.His motto in life was, “we all have one thing in common24 hours in a daydo the best you can do in that time”. He did. And, he will be missed. A memorial service will be held at Woodside Priory Chapel, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10:30am.In lieu of flowers, please donate to Woodside Priory, Hungarian Catholic Mission, 302 Portola Valley, CA 94028.