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2017
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Walter Haddad Obituary
Worcester - Walter E. Haddad, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at UMass Hospital in Worcester, with his loving family at his bedside.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Christine R. (Buckley) Haddad; his sister in law, Kathy Colbert, of Florida; 4 children, Michael Haddad and his wife Pamela of Shrewsbury, Lorna Haddad Omidi, Deirdre Haddad Souza and Daphne Haddad all of Worcester; six grandchildren, Devon Haddad, Alexandra Haddad, Shane Omidi, Kamran Omidi, Christine Souza & Brianna Souza; a brother Alfred Haddad and four nephews, Gregory Haddad, Bradley Haddad, Clayton Haddad and Craig Haddad. He was predeceased by his brother Melvin Haddad.
Born in Worcester on August 29, 1929 son of Fred Haddad and Evelyn (Jalboot) Haddad and lived here all of his life. Walter was an accountant and graduated as president and commencement speaker of New England School of Accounting.
He was a lifelong member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral and served in many capacities, Sunday School Superintendent 5 years, Parish Council Member 20 years 3 terms as president, Vice President, New England Region of Orthodox Youth and publisher of a monthly newsletter. He was Choir Director for 50 years without being able to read music, he directed feeling the music in his heart. In 2000 he was awarded the Antonian Gold Medal (highest laymen award) Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. 2007 he was given the Samuel N. Apostola Service Award, Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Member of the Board of Directors, Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation center 2001-2013 which sadly was his home for the past year. Treasurer of Friends of Worcester Senior Center 4 years.
Walter was an adoring father and very involved in their lives. He was Chairman, Metropolitan Antony Debutante Cotillion of New England for 10 years and proudly introduced his 3 daughters into society. He was an avid jazz fan and often brought his son Michael to large jazz shows. Walter also taught Michael how to be a gentleman, he was pure class. He was a doting and giving grandfather who never missed a game, a recital, a party, a chance to see them.
Walter sang most of his life with the likes of Emile Haddad and Fred Hall. He and his wife had a great love of ballroom dancing anywhere and anytime even in the kitchen at home. Walter had a zest for life living it for his church, family and community. Walter will be sorely missed by everyone that knew and loved him.
The family would like to thank the Holy Trinity nursing staff, especially Esther, Michael, Mabel, and Tito.
*Calling Hours are in the Cathedral*
Calling Hours for Walter will be held on Thursday, August 10, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester.
His Funeral will be on Friday, August 11, from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, departing the funeral home in procession at 8:40 a.m. for a 9 a.m. Funeral Service in Saint George Orthodox Cathedral 30 Anna Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester.
Donations in his memory may be made to Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester, MA 01604.
May His Memory Be Eternal. Adieu, my love til we meet again <3
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Maria Pignataro
September 2, 2017
My mom was across the hall from at Holy Trinity in Feb .I would say hi and wave and the last day my mother was there I spoke with Walter for almost 45 minutes.He was a lovely and joyful person I was saddened to hear of his tragic passing.His family was his life he spoke very lovingly and highly of you all .I'm lucky I had the pleasure to meet him . Sincerely Maria Pignataro
Karenann Provost
September 1, 2017
Mrs. Haddad and Family. Am saddened by the news of your loss. Forty-nine years ago, I worked with Walter at Chicago Dressed Beef. He was deeply respected by everyone. How immensely blessed you were to have had this loving man as the devoted patriarch of your special family for so many years. - May our loving, Heavenly Father comfort you at this sad time. - And may memories of Walter bring joy to your hearts, always.
Lisa Richer( Farrell)
August 31, 2017
Lorna and family,
I Am so sorry to hear about your dad, i actually just found out today. I'm so sorry I missed the wake and funeral. Your dad was a great man, may he rest in peace.
David Dimmick
August 30, 2017
Walter was one of those special people you remember for the rest of your life. I have not seen Walter for perhaps thirty years, when I supplied computer systems to Chicago Dressed Beef. An honorable, very capable gentleman I was blessed to know. He also introduced me to the enjoyment of middle eastern food. May you always smile when you remember him.
Shavarsh Azizian
August 30, 2017
My Condolences to the entire Haddad family. Walter has been a dear friend of our family going back to when i first came to America. I will always remember him coming to family get togethers and always laughing and smiling with my family and I. He will forever be missed. God Bless
August 18, 2017
Condolences to the Haddad family,
I knew Walter through business all the way back to Chicago Beef and, without reservation, he was one of the nicest people I've ever known. He lived a full life and enriched every life he touched.
Bob DiCicco
Shrewsbury
Fr Michael & Ginny Massouh
August 16, 2017
Christine, Michael, and Pam,
Ginny and I are saddened to learn of Walter's passing on to the next life. We are a bit shocked to hear of his departure as just a few days before on July 26, 2017, we visited Walter at Holy Trinity. He was in fine spirits and happy to see us as we were to see him. We had a brief conversation as he was ready for lunch. As ever, even in a wheel chair, he was most dapperly dressed.
Walter was my greatest critic about my Orthodox Hour on WTAG, and I appreciated his continuing intererst in spreading the word of Orthodoxy.
Our condolences to you and your family,
May his memory be eternal!
Fr Michael Massouh
August 15, 2017
My sincere sympathy to all on Walters passing. I have known Walter since the Chicago Dressed Beef days. He was always
so pleasant. His family and church were so important to Walter.
He will be missed. May his Memory Be Eternal. Janet Rouvina
Cheryl Shea
August 10, 2017
Dear Mrs Haddad, Lorna, Daphne, Deidre, Michael and grandchildren and all family..so very sorry for your loss. The world has lost a quintessential gentleman..who represented the truest respect of others with every action he shared..the walk, the smile, the twinkle in his eye, the kind word and the need to make sure that everything and everyone was in a better place before he left. He is irreplaceable and his presence will be so missed. Walter Haddad has left so many memories of what we should be and we we are so thankful that we had him in our lives. May the love he nurtured, carry on through all of you and bring each other the strength through the difficult moments. God Bless. Love Cheryl Shea
Mike Daboul
August 10, 2017
Brad and family,
I'm sorry for your loss.
Elaine Andreson Peterson
August 10, 2017
When my friends and I were teenage members of the St Spyridon's Choir in the late 50s- 60s, Walter was the Director of St George's Choir. We sang together in the combined choirs for the Multilingual Orthodox Liturgy held at the Worcester Auditorium on The Sunday of Orthodoxy during Lent. Those were special times - following weeks of rehearsals in Arabic, Greek, Russian, Rumanian, producing the glorious singing that was the result of devoted work by Walter Haddad, Elpida Milias, St Spyridon's Choir Director, and others. At the time I thought Walter was a 'grownup'. From his birth date it seems he would have been twenty something. We were very lucky to have been part of something greater than any one church could have been. It can't have been 60 years - but I think it has. "All things shall perish from under the sky. Music alone shall live. Music alone shall live. Music alone shall live, never to die." May his memory be eternal.
James Abysalh Jr
August 10, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Walter's passing. It was a pleasure to know him. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Pellegrino
August 10, 2017
I will always remember Walter from our days at Chicago Dressed Beef. He was always dressed to the nine's. I feel honored to have known him. I still think of him when I hear the song My Little Valentine. He sang that at every Christmas Party. May he rest in peace.
Pauline Fleury
August 10, 2017
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Walter's family. He was kind and supportive to the residents and staff at Holy Trinity. I had a tremendous amount of respect for Walter.
August 10, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Don. Joyce Peters
August 10, 2017
Joyce and I visited Walter at Holy Trinity while visiting Worcester in July. Walter was more than alert and smiling .We had a good time reflecting on old times,especially about our Tuesday coffee meetings. Walter deserves all the praise he will get for his devoted service to the the church. Great Dad and Jidoo.
Fr. Greg Christakos
August 10, 2017
A true gentleman. May his memory be eternal!
Noel Dalton
August 10, 2017
Walter was indeed a great man. He was a friend & long time client of the computer hospital. I always enjoyed visiting with him & his wife. He always spoke well of everyone & never had an unkind word. You will be missed my friend
suzanne norton
August 10, 2017
I want to offer my sincere condolences to the haddad family. I worked with walter in the early 80s at hospital equipment services. walter was my supervisor and was one of the best I ever had. he was charming, sweet and knowledgeable. a real pleasure to work with. in fact, he came to my 30th birthday party. I have thought about him a lot over the years and have wonderful memories. again, I am so sorry for the loss of a quality man.
Allan Levitt
August 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
BARBARA AND AL ROBBINS
August 10, 2017
BARBARA AND I WERE COMPLETELY CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY THIS DEVASTATING OCCURRENCE. WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY TO HAVE TO SEND OUR CONDOLENSCES.
WALTER WAS A DELIGHT TO BE WITH, AND WE FOUND HE NEVER MET A STRANGER. WALTER WAS LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. WE WILL NEVER, EVER, FORGET HIM.
BARBARA AND AL ROBBINS
CHANDLER, AZ.
Randy Chavoor
August 9, 2017
Lorna and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you.
Kathy Dill
August 9, 2017
Walter always had a kind word and a compliment for everyone. He had a way of making one feel special and appreciated. Walter had a ready smile, positive outlook, and a gentle manner. He was generous with his time and talents. We are sure Walter has found a celestial choir to direct. He loved his church and the people. It held a special place in his heart and he was very devoted to St. Georges.Until we meet again in God's Kingdom, we will miss this lovely man.
Sandra Donahue
August 9, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Walter's passing...he was such a beautiful soul and will be missed. I don't think I ever remember him not smiling. God Bless Walter...may your memories be eternal...you left a mark on my heart.
August 9, 2017
May you rest in peace , old friend- Marshall Chervin, Manchester, Maine
Margaret Haddad
August 9, 2017
I loved cousin Walter & was just notified a few minutes ago of his death. To his wife & family, even though I had not been to Worcester since 1985 that is still my home town. I love all of my family. Loce Margaret A. Haddad
Susan Massad
August 9, 2017
Chris, Michael, Lorna, Deirdre and Daphne
Very truly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Fondly,
The Massads (Vi, Susan, Mar, Rob)
Sandra and John (Jalboot) Salamone
August 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I will always remember Walter fondly. He sang at my wedding, something I will never forget.I have wonderful memories of many times spent with you all during the younger years! He leaves behind a wonderful family and I know you will all be a great source of comfort and support to one another.
Kate Quinn-Parker
August 9, 2017
Dear Chris, Michael, Lorna, Deirdre and Daphne,
So sorry to hear about our neighbor! You never forget all of the people that surround you growing up. One of my very favorite memories of Walter is when I could hear him singing through out the back yard. I could hear a little whistle and then a song. Keep his happy memories close!
Much love,
Kate
John Reeks
August 9, 2017
Lorna and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He sang at my first Masonic installation as Master. He was a true gentleman and a friend to all.
August 9, 2017
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time..
May all of the warm and special memories you shared with Walter stay with you and bring you comfort.
Eternal Memory
With love,
David and Pat Bayrouty Nimer
Terri Robbins-Sweeney
August 9, 2017
Lorna & Family,
May you all be Blessed with wonderful memories of the Great Man he embodied and may his soul embrace your hearts ever' after.
His legacy lives on through you all...
Randy Robertson
August 9, 2017
Mike and family
My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. While I have not had the pleasure of meeting Walter, he sounded like a very wonderful husband, father, grandfather and community pillar. Mike keep attending those Jazz events my friend and ask the band to play Walter's favorite. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Judy Congero
August 9, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We all held him near and dear to our hearts, as a godfather to my girls he was always special in every way. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. With love. Judy Therrien Congero, Wendy and Tiffany.
Karen Lanotte
August 9, 2017
We have so many wonderful memories of Walter and the Haddad family. Our deepest sympathies and please know you are all in our hearts and prayers. Love you all, Jim and Barbara Evangeline, Karen and Pam and families ❤
Debra DAlessandro
August 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The D'Alessandro Family
Rick Chervin
August 9, 2017
Lorna and family. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
David J Matyczynski & family
August 9, 2017
.....on behalf of my family and myself...our deepest sympathies and condolences are extended to you and your family....and all whom held your father near and dear to their hearts....you are in our thoughts and prayers... David J Matyczynski & family
Elaine Manneh
August 8, 2017
May his soul rest in peace. I had many wonderful memories serving with him in St.George before I left Massachusetts
V.Rev.George and Elaine (Maykel) Manneh of Temecula, CA
Annette (Rynkowsi/Rines) Tsuji
August 8, 2017
To Walrer Haddad's family~ My late first husband, John Rynkowski, aka Johnny Rines, who passed in 1977, was guitarist/arranger for original Emil Haddad/Notables.
I remembered Walter from those days when I ran into him in Tatnuck shopping plaza on several occasions after l remarried & we moved to Tatnuck area.
I am very sorry for your loss of such a pleasant, friendly gentleman. His smile in this article's photo says it all.
Sincerely,
Carol Kalil-Hamilton
August 8, 2017
Brad Haddad
August 8, 2017
Love you Uncle. Always have. Always will!
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