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Israel dos Santos
April 25, 2023
Years go by... but still it is like yesterday sharing your presence, having you exercising compelling charm and inspiring devotion in others. Your name remains signed on our hearts in gold ink.
March 14, 2014
Happy Birthday Dad!! We miss you more than words can say. So much has happened since you fell asleep and joined our father up in heaven. We always feel your presence in our daily lives and feel that you are very much alive in our hearts. Almost everyday your grandchildren mention your name in some way. You were such an awesome presence and I miss your smile and friendship. We love you so. All our love, always and forever. With love, your daughter
March 15, 2011
Mr. Fouad, do you know that you are a very, very lucky man?
You are a very lucky man because you have loved and have been loved very dearly by some very wonderful people – your family – who might not be angels in heaven like yourself – but are already angels, here on planet earth.
What is a long life without love? An empty, dark void. You left somewhat early, that’s for sure, leaving an empty space behind you. But how empty, is it, really? This space is filled with love and a livery memory of your smile….. that’s no empty space!!!! Blessed are those that leave this world like you!
You were a wonderful and kind man and will continue to be in our hearts and minds (where it counts).
Hey, I’m sure “heaven” is a nice place . . . Have fun! And pleaaaaase put in a good word for the rest of us here!
Love, Venetia
Gil Matta
March 14, 2011
Dad, like my daughter Danielle, I too have had a really hard time accepting your death. Harder than I could have ever imagined. You are in my thoughts daily and in my dreams on most nights. So you are still very much part of my life. I am conforted that you are at peace. I would not want you to be here and suffering. But I do wish you were still with us on this Earth every day.
Today is your birthday, so Happy Birthday! You would have turned a young 73 today. Dont worry about us, we are fine. And feel blessed to have had you as our guide, our father, and now our gaurdian in heaven. Love Always...Your son,
Gil
Danielle Matta
February 10, 2011
Dear Jido,
I am not sure if you have internet access up in heaven, but in case you do, I would like to write this message directly to you.
It has taken a long time for me to come to terms with your death. Almost a year now, and I still sometimes forget your no longer living among us. When I go to your's and Teta's house, I turn the corners still thinking I will find you behind one.
But it truly hits me when I walk into the kitchen and don't hear your voice saying 'Bonjour' to me. You always would say bonjour.
In those early days, and even sometimes now, I think, as I'm sure many of the people who loved you do, "Why?" Why you, why that morning, why why why. Those why's just circle around our heads, even though there is no true answer, and there is no one to answer us.
The only thing that keeps me from crying every time one of those why's pops into my head, is the image of you with wings.
I do believe you have wings now Jido. I think your smiling up there now at me, because I guessed it, didn't I? I figured out your little secret and I'm telling the whole world my grandfather is an angel.
And your the best darn angel that ever will be, Jido. Because you were the best darn man on this earth, and you passed those traits onto my own father, which I'm so glad.
And even though I miss you so much, even though I wish you were alive for my graduation and for my wedding...I know that you will have a better view up in the clouds anyway. And your memory will never be forgotten. I will be sure to tell my children one day about the spectacular man Fouad Matta, their great grandfather, was.
Your spirit has not left this family, and you should know that you are on everyone's mind constantly. And sometimes when I feel scared or need comfort, or after I'm done with my prayers, I send a little message up to you. Because now you are my guardian angel.
So Jido, after all those mornings where you greeted me in French, I say bonjour to you.
Je t'aime beaucoup mon grand-pere, et n'oubliez pas.
Thanks for being amazing Jido. Thank you for having the most kindest smile in the whole world.
I don't have to say rest in peace. I already know you are.
Love you forever and always,
Danielle
Thanks for teaching me your language.
Nicholas Matta
June 7, 2010
I am very sadend by the death of my grandpa. I've always loved him dearly and hope hes in a better place now. This experience was probably my worst in the short life i have been living. He will always be loved and I loved him soooooo much. God be with him and all my love to him. :)
May 31, 2010
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Shawki & Zeina Freiha
May 13, 2010
When we lose someone we love,it seems that time stands still.Fouad means heart in our language;in fact he was the heart of his family that pumped human values,proper behavior,morals,humbleness and respect into the arteries of his wife,daughter and sons.
His loss was tragic and noncompensable.His heart did stop forever,but as the heart of this family it is still working properly and directing each member to the right way and clear target in all aspects of life.
He was great,down to earth,and unforgettable man.Every one who knew Fouad was admired by his intelligence,generosity,calmness and strong will.
He believed that good relations among the members of a family or extended family are more valuable than the treasures of the whole world.This belief made of him a unique person.
Actually,it is early to lose such a faithful friend,but this is God,s will that we should all respect and never object to.
Sonia,Nathalie,George,Gilbert and Bernard, please accept our heartfelt sympathy and codolence.We are deeply saddened by your loss.We will cherish the memories of the times we spent together.We are with you during this time of grief.
May his soul rest in peace and may the peace which comes from the memories of love shared,confort you now and in the days ahead.
Laurie Staub
May 10, 2010
I first met Fouad when our children became engaged. I found him to be a kind and personable man with a great sense of humor and a quest for knowledge about our family and our history. This is a quest I share as well. You welcomed my son and me as well as my extended family and treated us as your family. I have enjoyed sharing our children and our grandchildren. They have learned and enjoyed much from you and you will be greatly missed.
Nadine Balombin
May 8, 2010
Eulogy for Fouad G. Matta, by Nadine Matta Balombin:
" I love my uncles very much- all four of them are like fathers to me. So today I stand before you not as a niece who has lost her uncle but as a daughter who has lost a father. Khalo Fouad was one of a kind, a truly special human being who touched the lives of many. To me, he was perfection and I was in awe of him.
I have a theory that right before a person passes, his entire life flashes before his eyes. In khalo's case, he must have passed with such peace in his heart and a sense of great accomplishment. The eldest of five children, he was the patriarch of our side of the family and he fulfilled that role with such grace and wisdom. Looking back on his life you find an extremely wise man who in his professional career was a deputy director of engineering for the commonwealth of MA, a professor of mathematics and a man who was hailed by many for bringing electricity to over 70 villages throughout Lebanon.
More impressive than his professional career was his personal life. He was an amazing husband to my aunt Sonia for 43 years (with a marriage that I looked up to as the best example of pure love), an amazing father to four children who he raised to be incredible people in their own right, and an amazing grandfather who was happiest with a full house of little feet running around. He loved his family very much and worked hard to provide them with the best possible life, having made the incredibly brave and difficult decision to escape Lebanon during its civil war. In my book, Khalo Fouad was a saint and I knew we could not keep him on this Earth forever.
When I learned that he was diagnosed with cancer, I was mostly scared. Scared that he would have a painful and difficult battle ahead, and scared that he would lose the ability to walk or talk. Because for a man who lived his life with such dignity, it would have been unbearable to see him pass away without it. So to get through this extremely difficult day for all of us, that is what we should take comfort in. The fact that he died peacefully, painlessly and with his dignity in tact.
His memory will live on in each of our hears - - a light that will shine forever. May he rest in peace."
May 7, 2010
The Matta & Staub families are in my heart and my prayers. Fouad was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him
David Siniscalchi
May 6, 2010
My Condolences to the Matta Family. I just learned of Georges passing as well. While I worked for him for only a short time at the Commonwealth of MA. he was always willing to help and provide guidance when needed. I too shared many laughs with George and learned much from his wisdom.
Linda Wright
May 6, 2010
My Sincerest condolences to the Matta Family.I just learned of his passing. I often though of George, and how privileged I was to have worked with him. We shared a lot of laugh's and many stories. My heart goes out to you.
Anthony Staub
May 6, 2010
Dear Jidou,
I miss playing Transformers with you and hugging you. I miss going to the Lego store with you. I miss building houses, cars with the big legos and making a sand castle when we were in Cape Cod. Jidou, you were the best and you were my friend. I loved watching movies with you. I will love and remember you forever. (coming from the words of Fouad's four year old grandson)
Anthony
Matt Staub
May 5, 2010
I met Fouad shortly after losing my own father. I learned later that his name meant "From the heart." What a big heart it was. While no one can replace a father, he came as close as one could. He treated me like a son; he was like a father to me, and he was my friend. I will miss his ever present smile, the sparkle in his eyes, his passion for life and family, and his wise counsel. He taught me to stop, and slow down, and take it all in.
We shared many conversations over a beer, a scotch, or a glass of wine. He enthusiastically began all with a hearty "Cheers" or "Kesak" and the biggest smile. I truly cherished every moment I spent with him. He was an amazing and wise man.
Baba, I am so proud to be your son-in-law. You touched my life in so many ways, and you will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss your advice, your friendship, and your smile. I will miss sharing the big and small moments with you here beside me, but I know that every time I raise my glass, you are raising yours and smiling down upon me. And so, my friend, I raise my glass to you. Cheers. I love you.
Natalie Staub
May 4, 2010
This is a Great Loss in our lives. My Father was a rare human being. He was our teacher, protector, and most of all our friend. I miss his companionship, his ability to always know how to handle any situation and I will miss just being able to speak and be in his presence everyday.
To my beautiful Father...I love you. My love for you only gets stronger as the days pass without you. You and I would always watch a sunset together and you would say, "the sky looks so amazing, it's like God took his paintbrush and made a masterpiece". I always wanted to tell you that if God took that same paintbrush and created a perfect man and father, it would be you. I am in awe of you and my honor to say that I am the daughter of Fouad George Matta, habib albi. xxxxooooo I miss you terribly.
Vanessa dos Santos
May 4, 2010
Fouad, beautiful soul, wise in words, kind gestures and sincere smile. I feel blessed for having known you and thank God for the lives you are responsible for as well as those you've touched. May He bring piece and comfort to all your family not only today but all other days they'll remember you. May this not be understood as a goodbye, but a recognition of the amazing person you were when down here with us, and I'm certain you're up there kindly smiling down at us.
My love and payers,
Anthony Haddad
May 4, 2010
Dearest Aamou Fouad,
Spruce Street feels empty without you. For your heart of gold and indelible smile; for your kindness, warmth and generosity of spirit; for the inner peace that you exuded in every room that you walked into; and for your love and dedication to God, family and Lebanon – you will be sorely missed.
While your passing saddens me deeply, I am comforted by the fact that you leave behind you a beautiful family whose love for you and for each other is real and rich, and in that, pieces of you live in Sonia, George, Gilbert, Nathalie and Bernard, who strive to live in the beautiful example you have set.
May you always look down upon them and us to bless us and guide us with the wisdom to lead as extraordinary and good a life as yours.
Always in my thoughts,
Anthony N. Haddad
Israel dos Santos
May 3, 2010
" Dear Sonia, Gilbert, George and Nathalie, we do experience a deep feeling of sadness caused by such great loss ... Tears down on earth, joy up in heaven ... A friend who once was a gentleman now is become an angel ... Fouad will always be pretty much alive in our hearts. Let him rest in peace ..." Vanessa, Diego, Vani & Israel
Robert Pouliot
May 3, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the Matta family for your loss. It is with great sadness that I learned of George’s passing today. I had the privilege of working with him for many years. I enjoyed his easy laugh and his soft spoken ways. I could always count on his counsel to be honest and thoughtful.
He was a gentleman’s gentleman. I cherish the memories of working with him.
Josephine Kurdahi
May 3, 2010
I last saw Natalie some years back, and it saddened me to hear of your loss. Our condolences to the Matta family, Allah Yirhammou.
Josephine Barbour Kurdahi.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Barbour and family
Nicolas T. Haddad
May 2, 2010
Majestic, like the cedars of Lebanon. Immense, like mt. Sannine, but yet so loving and gentle. This is how I have always regarded you. You lead a life of quality and meaning, and touched ours in a very special way; loving, helpful, concerned and always available for support.
Mission accomplished...and just like an Autumn leaf in a flowing river, you softly departed.
Fouad, habibi, my gym partner, I was waiting for you this summer, but I guess I will have to be satisfied with having you be a part of every happy memory. We will be seeing you in the eyes of Sonia, George, Gilbert, Nana and Bernard. God Bless your soul, and may you rest in heavenly peace. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ghada, Anthony, Karla, Karen and I will miss you ya 7elo.
Karla Haddad
May 2, 2010
Ammo Fouad, though we have lived thousands of miles away for the majority of my life, I miss you now more than ever. I speak for many by saying that I will always remember you for your big heart, your kind smile, your hearty laugh, and the honesty of your eyes. Our family memories together will forever cast a smile across my face. Rah nishta'lak.
Imad Kassis
May 2, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to our dear friends Sonia, Nathalie, George, Gilbert, and Bernard for your loss. I will always remember Fouad for his fatherly love, his kindness, and his unique way of making me feel great, every time I saw him.
He's in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
John & Donna Bandar
May 1, 2010
To The Matta Family - We are so sorry for the loss of Fouad, husband, father, grandfather,brother, uncle and so much more - I remember him always having a movie star quality about him - a bit of mystique - he was much to many and everything to the Matta Family - blessed are you to have the time and memories to cherish throughout the rest of your lives - hold them tight! Our hearts and prayers are with you -
John and Donna Bandar +
Camille & Rima Bechara
May 1, 2010
Some people in your life come and go and others leave a permanent mark on your heart. Fouad was one of those people. Our sincere condolences for your loss, we will always remember him fondly as a great guy, with a wonderful smile, a calm demeanor who loved his family, and made everyone around him happier. May God Bless you the Family in this time of sadness. Our prayers are with you. Allah yerhamo. Camille, Rima, Tanya and Maya Bechara.
Lara Kallas Zogaib
May 1, 2010
Amo Fouad, I am very grateful for what you've done to us and especially to me. I enjoyed a lot your company during my stay in the States last year. I wish we can go back to those cherished moments.
You will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Rest in peace
Stella Matta
May 1, 2010
Your heart was kind. Your smile and deep blue eyes will always stay in my thoughts forever. I will always remember your kind and gentle ways. I am comforted knowing that you will watch over us with your love. You will always have a special space in my heart.
Your daughter-in-law
Stella
George Matta
May 1, 2010
Thank you for being a great and loving father. You will always be in our hearts. Love always, George.
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