Obituary of Joseph Habib

HABIB JOSEPH HABIB (November 5, 1926 - December 24, 2010) passed away peacefully at the age of 84 surrounded by his wife and family at the Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa after a courageous struggle with Alzheimer's. Beloved husband of 65 years and best friend of Lila Habib (Kheir), who with devotion nursed him during his years with Alzheimer's. Dear father of Genevieve (Barry) Grant, Gabriel (Wendy Phillips) Habib, Mary-ann (Frank) Teahan, Joanne (Brian) Habib-Sharpe and Roseanne Habib (Baker), who loved and cared steadfastly for him. Cherished grandfather of Patrick, Heather, Shane, Ashley, Corey, Gabrielle and Zachary, all of whom he raised on his knee. Joe is survived by his dear sister Libby (Joe) Boda and George Habib. Predeceased by his brother Jerry (Lis) Habib and his sister Cecilia Kokoski. Joe will be missed by his dear brother-in-law Paul (Genevieve) Nohara and their wonderful families. Joe is dearly loved by his many nieces, nephews and cousins on several continents too numerous to name. Joe immigrated to Canada from Lebanon in 1948 to join his parents and siblings in the Kitchener and Port Colborne areas, where he worked for INCO until 1964, when he moved to St. Catharines with his family to work for GM. He retired from GM in 1992 as a lead hand after 30 years on the line. Joe will be remembered as a wonderful father, gardener, wine maker and carpenter who with his great sense of humour and generous spirit welcomed everyone with open arms and a smile. Joe is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St. where family and friends will be received for visitation on Monday, January 3rd from 2-4 and 7-9pm.The family rosary will be recited at the funeral home on Monday from 1-2pm. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 31 Chestnut St., Merriton on Tuesday, January 4th at 10:30am. Rite of committal will follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens in Fonthill. In Joe`s memory, a donation to the Alzheimer's Society in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.