George Habib Shakkour

GEORGE HABIB SHAKKOUR, age 68; beloved husband of Georgette (nee Farhat) for 34 years; loving father of Rania Lupia (Michael), Abir (Steve) and Habib (Brittanie); dearest grandfather of Indy; son of the late Habib and Mariam; brother of Jamilah, Samira, Naame, Mona, Afaf and Sami; loving uncle and dear friend of many. George, a hardworking man, always took care of his family. He earned Masters’ Degrees in Engineering and Business Administration, was always well dressed, a great dancer, enjoyed writing poetry and playing cards.  He will be greatly missed.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Elias Church, 8023 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, OH 44144. The family will be excepting condolences at their home, Friday and Saturday 4-8 p.m. Funeral service at St. Elias Church, Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), WEDNESDAY 5-8 P.M. with a Trisagion service at 7:30 p.m.