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GEORGE FARAH Obituary

GEORGE LINCOLN FARAH
George Lincoln Farah of Arlington, Virginia died peacefully on June 6, 2014 at the age of 91. George was born on February 12, 1923 in Mount Olive, NC, the son of Nazira and Diab Farah. He was preceded in death by brothers Ellis, Thomas, and John Farah; and sisters Beulah Abdalla, Marie Beard, and Rose Farah. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hedy Farah; daughter, Karen McKean and her husband Tom; son, Ken Farah and his wife Leslie; beloved grandchildren, Sara Wilson and her husband Michael, Kirby Farah, Emily McKean, and Kenneth Farah; devoted nieces and nephews, longtime friend, Pete Dayton, and a host of other friends and relatives. George was a graduate of Clinton High School, Clinton, NC and attended American University. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, stationed in Germany, where he met and married Hedy. After military service, George worked for the Departments of Defense and Health and Human Services in the Office of Personnel Management and as Director of Personnel. He retired in 1986, with 45 years of government service. George loved life and was wonderful with people. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to music, gardening, playing golf, driving his tractor on his farm in Berryville, VA, and surf fishing in Duck, NC. A Memorial Mass celebrating George's life will be held at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 5 p.m., with visitation to follow from 6 to 8 p.m. A service with military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating, in George's memory, to a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jun. 10 to Jun. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE FARAH

11 Entries

Martha Kuper Brinson

July 5, 2015

Dear Hedy, I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You and George will remain in our family's memory and history forever, from when we moved beside you in the early 1950s on 5th Street. Mom (Nadine Kuper) passed away just 16 days after George. Mom and Dad (Fred Kuper) were so impressed when you came for their 50th wedding anniversary, November 1996. Ginny, John, Nora, and I send our love to you. -- Martha Kuper Brinson

Linda (Bilbo) Johnson

June 15, 2014

Dear Karen, I just heard of your father's passing at St. Ann's today. The parish has been praying for him for a long time. I'm very sorry for your loss. You and your family will remain in my prayers.

June 12, 2014

Rest in peace ,soon you will hear his voice,and you will answer him John 5:28

Steve Dayton

June 12, 2014

George was a great and helpful neighbor when I was growing up on 5th Street in Arlington. He helped me get my first real job that led to many other opportunities through my life based on the experience I gained working with George at Health, Education and Welfare. He was a long time friend of my parents Pete and Georgie Ann and a great father to his children Kenny and Karen. George will be greatly missed on 5th Street. My condolences to the Farah family.

Pete and Georgie Ann Dayton

June 12, 2014

The Farah Family,

We are deeply saddened of the loss of George, our dear friend and neighbor. When we moved to N. 5th street some 58 years ago, George and Hedy lived across the street. Our children played and grew up together then moved on to have their own families. We share so many happy memories of those days. Pete will miss his daily visits with his dear friend. I'll still look for the light in their living room window, and miss not seeing it there.

Sadly missed by,

Pete and Georgie Ann Dayton

Joan and Cliff Winston

June 12, 2014

We moved to the neighborhood 30 years ago and, throughout this time, have always looked forward to seeing George and exchanging smiles and greetings as we went past his house and saw him gardening. He was really the cornerstone of the neighborhood and will be sorely missed. Heartfelt condolences to his wife, family, and friends.

Georgie Ann & Pete Dayton

June 12, 2014

The Farah Family,

We are deeply saddened of the loss of George, our dear friend and neighbor. When we moved to N. 5th Street some 58 years ago, George and Hedy were living across the street. Our children played and grew up together, then moved on to have their own families. We share so many happy memories of those days. Pete will miss his daily visits with his dear friend. I'll still look for the light in their living room window, and miss not seeing it there.

Sadly missed by,

Pete and Georgie Ann Dayton

Laura Grove

June 10, 2014

Over 50 years ago, we moved into the neighborhood where George and his family reside. We, like other neighbors, quickly realized that George was a special man--one to be held in high esteem for his honesty, integrity, helpfulness, knowledge and viewpoints on many varied subjects. I will miss his smiling "hello's" and brief conversations as he walked past my home on his way to get the daily newspaper.

You will be sorely missed George. May you forever rest in peace my friend.

Joni Dayton - Shelters

June 10, 2014

Hedy, Kenny, and Karen,

I am so sorry for your loss. George was a great man, and was always so good to me. Many fond memories between our families. He will be missed by us all.

Joni

Bill

June 9, 2014

I will miss you George. You were always so much fun to be around. RIP

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