Samuel James Khouri

SAMUEL JAMES KHOURI, age 57, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Avon, Ohio. Son of the late Mounir and Anne Khouri. Sam has left behind a loving wife Ghada Saab Khouri, beautiful daughter Anna Tonine Khouri, sister Sadie Khouri-Roitman (Gary), brothers Rustom (Mary), Wafic (Saada), Mounir (Karen) and Chris (deceased) (Diana), sisters-in-law Claude Zgheib (Charbel), Elham Makhlouf (Ephram), Carole Akiki (Gregory), Mireille Saab, and brother-in-law Fares Saab (Remi), nieces and nephews to whom he was a second father and trusting confidante, many cousins from Australia to Lebanon and countless friends. Sam's impact on his family and friends is immeasurable. He was a devoted son, father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend. His unwavering faith and persistent optimism was only matched by the deep love he felt for his wife Ghada and daughter Anna. Anna was truly the light of his life. He treasured the moments he spent at home with his family. A proud Vermont native, and avid sports fan - Sam supported & lamented the Browns and reveled in the recent success of the Cavaliers and Indians. He loved the outdoors - Sam had a lush, fruitful garden and golfed as much as he could. Every Thanksgiving in Vermont started with Sam at Quarterback for a 40-year-long Turkey Bowl tradition in his hometown of Winooski. Becoming a father was a pivotal moment in Sam's life, he walked Anna to school at Holy Trinity every morning and valued time spent on the golf course with Anna. Sam was a friend to what must have been thousands. His charisma made him instantly relatable and his work ethic, easygoing nature and common sense commanded respect. But above all, Sam's fun-loving, playful nature endeared him to everyone - anyone that knew Sam spoke of his generosity, infectious smile & laugh, and penchant to playfully rib & joke with friends. He was at home with a beer in the backyard, meat on the grill, and family at the table. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maron Church, 1245 Carnegie Ave., Wednesday, December 14 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon. Friends received at THE CATAVOLOS BERRY FUNERAL HOME, 23040 CENTER RIDGE RD., WESTLAKE, TUESDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M.