Salem M. Ghareeb Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Salem M. Ghareeb, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born December 15, 1919, in Aita Al Fookhor, Lebanon and was the son of Michael and Mary Ghareeb. In 1940, he married Nabiha Mbeda and together they raised five children. Salem and his family immigrated to the United States in 1967, residing in Point Place for the past 30 years. Mr. Ghareeb worked as a painter while living in the United States. He instilled a strong sense of family in his children and grandchildren, teaching them the ways of old world as well as embracing life in the new country. He was an avid gardener, growing many fruits and vegetables and his wife preserved them. There was always a welcome and a place at the table for visitors. Mr. Ghareeb is survived by his wife, Nabiha; his children, Issam (Carol), Michael (Gayle), Nouhad (Rev. George) Shalhoub of Livonia, MI, George (Nabelah) of Plymouth, MI and Elias of Temperance. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, here and in Lebanon. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings. Friends are invited to visit from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 3754 Woodley Road, and from 10 a.m. until the funeral liturgy at 11 a.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donation to; St. George Orthodox Cathedral or St Mary's Orthodox Basilica, 18000 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI 48152 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Ansberg-West Funeral Directors (419) 472-7633.

Salem M. Ghareeb

December 15, 1919 - August 11, 2010