Alice Sakakini Obituary

Sakakini, Alice
Alice Zabaneh Sakakini, of Bridgeport, formerly of Ramallah, Palestine, beloved wife of the late Hanna Sakakini, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2013. She was born on March 9, 1927 in Ramleh, Palestine. She is survived by her 6 children, Ibrahim and his wife Nimat of Bridgeport, Bahij and his wife Batoul of Manchester, England, Zahida Salem of Belmont California, Khalil and his wife Samar, Ghassan (Gus) and his wife Tiina and Imad (Dino) and his wife Layla of Trumbull. 14 grandchildren; Johnny, Lucy, Suzy, Samer, Lydia, John, Haneen, Jonathan, Siina, Sebastian, Samantha, John Paul, Nicole, Anthony and 9 great -grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Raja Zabaneh and family, of Trumbull, Alex and family of Stratford and Remon and his family of Jerusalem, and numerous nieces and nephews all around the world. The family would like to thank the staff on the 3rd floor of St Joseph Manor and 7th south floor of St. Vincent Hospital for the compassionate care they gave their mother. Alice's services will take place on Saturday February 16, 2013 at 12:00 noon in St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, 5458 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. The viewing will be at the church from 10 am to 12 noon. The Commerce Hill Funeral Home, 4798 Main St. Bridgeport is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church. For online condolences and to light a virtual candle visit us at commercehillfh.com

Published by Connecticut Post from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2013.
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Our deepest condolences at this difficut time. Mothers are special people and will always be cherished in our hearts. Allah Yerhamah. Memory eternal

George & Rose Ghneim

February 16, 2013

Dino and family, Please accept our deepest symphathy and condolences on the passing of your mother. Abraham and Family

Abraham Jobe

February 16, 2013

Sakakini Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.

Novajosky Family

February 15, 2013

May her soul rest in peace, she was a kind women, and lived her life fully as a friend, mother and grand mother. Leyla and Bassma Khoury

February 15, 2013

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared,comfort you now and in the days ahead

Blaine Frank & family

February 15, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the whole family. May her memory be eternal.

Laila Fashho

February 15, 2013

May she rest in peace knowing that she lived, raised, nurtured and loved. Our deepedt sympathies.

Nicolas and Andrea Zabaneh

February 14, 2013

Dear Sakakini family,

Sending all of you the deepest condolences for your loss. I am sure she leaves a big hole in your heart, but I am also sure she left you a legacy of love and wonderful memories. She will bless you all from Heaven. My thoughts and prayers for you all. Love,

ornella buffone

ornella buffone

February 14, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in peace.

Ghassan and Taroub Faramand

February 14, 2013

Our Deepest Condolences to the Sakakini Family.
ESTEPHAN AND Khamarji family

February 14, 2013

Our Deepest condolences to all the Sakakini Family.
Zahi & Doris Estephan, Jeanette Khamarji & Family

February 14, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

February 14, 2013

Dear Khalil, Samar, John & Hannen, and all Sakakini Family. We are so sorry for your lost, and May She rest in peace. Love you all, Your Sansur's family from Ecuador

February 14, 2013

Our condolences to all of you. Auntie Alice will be missed. May she rest in peace. Allah yerhamha.

Gary & Irene Griffin

February 14, 2013

WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST YOU WELL BE MISSED EM EBRAHIM

NAHIDA &ADHAM SALEM

February 14, 2013

Dear Khalil, Samar, John and Hanneeno,
I am so sorry for your loss Auntie. Loosing a mother is very painful but I do know the pain gets better with time. You will never forget her hugs and kisses, her smile, her passion. May you continue her legacy in style. Much love,
Samia, Peter and Sarafina

February 14, 2013

Khalil and Samar:
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a lovely young lady. We enjoyed spending time with her at your home. May she rest in peace.
Kathy and Ron

Kathy Rubano

February 14, 2013

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