Bronco J. Horvath 89 of South Yarmouth and formerly of Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada died Tuesday December 17, 2019 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.

He was the husband of Flora (Andresen) Horvath and the late Dalia (Tonelli) Horvath, who died in 1997.

Born in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, Bronco was the son of the late John and Mary Horvath.

Bronco was a retired professional hockey player and coach. Over the course of his career he played in 434 games, scored 141 goals, 185 assists, 326 points, and 319 penalty minutes. Bronco’s career peaked during the 1959-60 season when he was playing for the Boston Bruins on the famous “Uke Line” and was tied for the scoring title with Bobby Hull going into the last game of the season. They played against each other and both players ended up with 39 goals, but Bronco lost by an assist. Bronco won the MVP for the Bruins that year. He also had tremendous success in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Rochester Americans, where he was able to help the team win three Calder Cup titles. Bronco was elected to the AHL Hall of Fame in 2015.

After his professional career, Bronco moved to Cape Cod where he coached the Cape Cod Cubs of the North American Hockey League and finally the Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School hockey team.

Bronco was an accomplished golfer and a member of the Cummaquid Golf Course in Cummaquid.

In addition to his wife, Bronco is survived by a son, Mark J. Horvath and his wife, Shelley of Longview, Texas; a daughter, Barbara H. Roach and her husband, Joseph of South Boston; two step sons, Christian McCue of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Leonard McCue of Dennis; four grandchildren, Kaitlin and Alexandra Horvath, and Aidan and Cameron Roach; one great granddaughter; and two step grandchildren, Alec and Ryan McCue.

Visiting hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday December 28 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth followed by a graveside service in Chandler Gray Cemetery, 161 Old Mill Way, West Yarmouth.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Boston Bruins Foundation, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114.

Flora, so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love you, Janet

Flora, With deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband. Wishing you and family peace and comfort and the loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Your love and compassion shined with the many years you took care of Bronco. He loved you with all his heart and appreciated you being there by his side for so many years. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

When they met many years ago, Bronco opened up his huge heart not only to my mother, Flora, but to her entire family as well. He was always loving and welcoming to me, my wife, and our sons. Rest in peace, Bronco. Score some goals up in heaven!

RIP Bronco! As the Cape Cod Cubs radio broadcaster I so much enjoyed working with you, riding the bus with you, and that exciting first season in the new Cape Cod Coliseum! Later I covered your Dennis-Yarmouth high school teams as well. Learned so much about hockey from you and we had fun. I’ll never forgot those days and my association with Bronco Jon Wetterlow Ft. Lauderdale, FL

My sincere condolences on the death of your father. Bronco Horvath, a Port Colborne legend.

Condolences to the family!! He played in Welland several times as a youngster. When he came back to play in some 'make-up' game/exhibition game with his brothers, he ended up giving me his stick which was cherished by me for a long time - it didn't make anywhere near as good but… He'll be missed.

My condolences to the Horvath family. Bronco was a great team mate and a good friend.

Barbara, Thoughts and prayers to you, Joe and the boys. A long and full life with many accomplishments. May he skate with the Angels. Love from Alice and Don

I began watching hockey on TV in the Fall of 1958, here in Southern New England. WHO could forget a name like "Bronco"? I surely never did! RIP, Bronco.

So grieved for Your loss....Mr. Horvath was a childhood idol...The Uke Line of the Boston Bruins of Late 1950s....Merci Bronco for the Excellence!!!

So Sorry for you loss, I am glad I was able to finally meet him in person after doing his taxes at the senior center for past few years. I remember him on the Bruins from my youth, hockey has lost a great player and now he will skate with all the other greats who have gone before him.

Dad, I will miss you... I love you... be at peace. Your loving daughter, Barbara ( boogies) thanks for the great nickname.

Condolences to the Horvath family, a legend amongst us!

Barbara, Joe, Aidan & Cameron, So sorry for your loss. Hope you find comfort in all your wonderful memories of Bronco. Thinking of you all. xoxox

Barbra sorry for the passing of your DAD,condolences to you and the family. Michael &Kathy Burnes