Nabih G. "Nubby" "Bill" Abou-Eid

Abou-Eid, Nabih G.
"Nubby" "Bill"
Spencerport: Saturday, August 30, 2008 at age 69, after a lengthy illness in which he fought like a champion. Predeceased by his parents, Georges and Sadie Abou-Eid; brothers and sisters, Fowzi, Josef, Nabiha, and twin infant sisters; brother-in-law, R. Theodore Smith. He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Mary Ellen Smith Abou-Eid; brothers and sister, Michael (Mouna) Abou-Eid, Khalil (Inam) Abou-Eid, Therese (Chakib) Abiad; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Patricia Conti Smith, Michael and Elaine Smith, Thomas and Anne Smith, Daniel and Catherine Smith; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. Abou-Eid was a 28 year retiree of General Motors. He was also former owner of Bill's Upholstery Shop and Bill's Jewelry. He was an active member, benefactor and choir director of St. Nicholas Church. Nabih was always there to help anyone in need and was a dedicated patriarch who sponsored 14 people from Lebanon. He had a passion for sports (especially soccer), traveling, history and church music. He loved the Church and people. In turn, he was loved by all who knew him. Nabih will be remembered as a man who showed kindness to strangers, encouraged others as they journeyed through life and being non-judgmental.
Friends may call TUESDAY from 4 -8PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Wednesday morning, September 3, friends are invited to attend his Funeral Liturgy at 10:30 in St. Nicholas Church (Gates). Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For those wishing, donations may be made to St. Nicholas Church, 1492 Spencerport Road, Rochester, NY 14606 in his memory.