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AMcoEmRinICg Ato totally avoids them at this point as well. He feels that a strong body
equates to a strong mind which leads to a happy life.
GABOR MOLNAR
Gabor enjoyed school and the process of learning. He was a
Lby Sandra Lee Buxton good student, grasping concepts quickly but his favorite season
ike most people from Europe, Gabor loves the active was summer. He traveled Europe with his family which was an
outdoor lifestyle. He grew up in a small town on education in itself. Touring the various countries where he could
his parents farm in Hungary. Growing your own experience cultures, enjoy the natural beauty and listening to
food, being outside for extensive periods of time the variety of dialects. He learned German, Russian, his native
and the sense of community with neighbors, these Hungarian of course and as he puts it “now a little English”.
were valued traditions. His father stressed the value of hard Actually his English is excellent with an enchanting accent, he is
work, which wasn’t appreciated as a young boy but that ethic a warm and articulate communicator.
has served him well as an adult. Gabor was active in sports and
served as a partner to his father as they worked in the fields, His love of sports, physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle
managed farm animals, and sold vegetables. He relates that the transitioned into a career choice. He went to college and became
soil is so rich in Hungary that there is no comparison between educated as a physical education teacher which allowed him to be
produce grown there and other parts of the world. Eating fresh a role model and encourage the next generation. In addition to
fruits and vegetables and participating in most sports played an physical fitness, he taught his students to be respectful, committed,
important part of his youth all behaviors which continue today. focused and goal directed. In thinking ahead he explored all options
There was no such thing as processed foods in Hungary and he including what would work for himself and the family he wished to
have. He had a friend who lived in Naples and after hearing how
beautiful the area was and considering the opportunities that this
country offered he decided to give it a try. He felt in three months he
would know if he had made the right decision.
It was one of the most difficult choices that he would make and
he felt quite brave in doing so. He left parents, friends, his beloved
country, and all of the things that he knew and loved. Speaking no
English, he took the leap of faith, obtained a work visa and he and
his fiancée were off. Gabor fell in love with American traditions,
especially the Naples culture and our healthy lifestyle. In less than
three months he knew that he had made the right decision and this
was his new home and his future was here. Related to the language
barrier, his first job was on the Naples docks maintaining the boats
and yachts. He attended adult education classes at Barron Collier
High School to learn the language of his adopted country. He states
that after about four months he was communicating on a basic level
and after a year felt comfortable in most conversations. He and his
fiancée Heni married and decided that the quality of life and their
career goals could be met exactly how they envisioned.
Now ten years later he is still living his dream. This small but
energetic family “live” outdoors and participate in water sports,
bicycling, running, walking and especially the beach. Gabor takes his
young son, a gorgeous blue eyed blond to the beach every day. Since
Marco was born in Naples he is a true water baby and loves the feel
of the sand and waves splashing on his feet. Following his passion
for fitness Gabor is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist.
Combining these skills with his college degree in physical education
he individualizes healthy living plans for people of all ages. His path
to citizenship has been a long and expensive journey however he
expects to have met all of the requirements, paid all the fees and will
obtain his American citizenship by the end of the year. Gabor clearly
states that his goals in life are simple, contribute to his community
and be a good husband and father. Spoken like a true American.
Gabor can be reached at 239.692.4274.
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