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Eli Kalil Obituary
He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Mrs. Marie A. (Troio) Kalil of Worcester; two sons, David Kalil and his wife Zeli of Worcester, Michael Kalil and his wife Christine of Brookfield; a brother, George "Jimmy" Kalil of Worcester; two sisters, Mary Rizk and her husband William, Janet Mathews and her husband Frank all of Worcester; two grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Kalil.
Eli was pre-deceased by his sister, Alice Haffty and his brother-in-law, Eli Haffty.
He was born August 22, 1925 in Worcester, a son of the late David and Wageha (Haddad) Kalil.
A lifelong resident of Worcester, he was educated through the Worcester schools. He served his country during the Korean War in the Army.
Eli worked for many years at Table Talk Pie up until its closing and later went on to work at Umass University Hospital up until his retirement.
He had a love for sports, he loved his Yankees, going to the Casino, playing scratch tickets, and coaching youth baseball.
His funeral will be held Wednesday, November 12th from FAZIO FUNERAL HOME, 9 Branch St., Worcester with a Funeral service at St George Orthodox Cathedral Church, at 10 AM. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the St George Orthodox Cathedral Church, 30 Anna St., Worcester, MA 01605. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park Cemetery, Paxton. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Louis M. Fazio Jr. and Louis M. Fazio III, for condolences or directions, please visit our website at
faziofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Eli Kalil
TINA CORMIER/MASTROTOTARO
November 13, 2008
MARIE,MIKE,DAVID, I AM SO SADDENED BY THE LOS OF YOUR WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND TREMENDOUS DAD. HE WAS SUCH A GENTLE, LOVING COMPATIONATE MAN, ITS BEEN A LONG TIME MIKE BUT I KNOW YOUR DAD WAS THE SAME GREAT MAN WHOM YOU RESEMBLE SO VERY MUCH. CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES,HOLD THE LOVE AND GREAT QUALITIES HE TAUGHT YOU ALL. MARIE IM SORRY YOUR LIFELONG PARTNER AND FRIEND IS GONE SHALL U FIND PEACE ALL OF YOU IN KNOWING HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND WILL WATCH OVER ALL OF YOU. YOUR WHOLE FAMILY IS WONDERFUL AND IM SURE TOGETHER YOU WILL HELP EACH OTHER PROCESS THIS TERRIBLE LOSS OF SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. GOD BLESS YOU MIKE AND YOUR CHILDREN AS IM SURE THIS IS VERY HARD ON THEM.
richard&dagmar pinto
November 12, 2008
to jimmy, john, fred,maryann haffty. uncle eli was a great guy!
Kay Bova
November 11, 2008
With heartfelt sympathy.
Bob Desjardins
November 11, 2008
Mrs Kalil, Mike and Dave (Babe). We're so sorry for your loss. It seems like just yesterday Mr Kalil was giving us little pies out of the back of his car and Mrs Kalil was yelling at us for hitting her roses with our wiffle balls. God Bless You All.
Bob and Lisa Desjardins
Ellie Saucier
November 10, 2008
Dear Marie,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during these trying times.
Sincerely,
Ellie and Cupid
November 10, 2008
With heartfelt sympathy.
John and Lynne (D'Onofrio) Bishop
Cheryl Bernard
November 10, 2008
Dear Auntie Tootoo, Michael & David
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Eli was the best. He was the sweetest man I know.
Take care of the Boss!
Love you guys
Love,
Cheryl, Steven, Brittany and Ryan
Eliana Cunha
November 10, 2008
Ma, David, Zeli and family
So sorry for the loss of your husband and father. He was a kind man and I will remember him and his happy smile on his suprise 80th birthday. He will be in your hearts forever.
Love
Eliana Cunha and Vincent
Laura Dumas
November 10, 2008
Dear Jessica,
I am very sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing! I know how much you love and care for him . Please know he is now in heaven and pain free! Again, sorry for your loss! Love ya!
Christine Maki-Cogswell
November 10, 2008
To Marie, Michael & David:
So sorry to hear about Eli's passing.
Take care of yourselves.
Sincerely,
Tina Maki-Cogswell
Hayden Lodge A.F. & A.M.
November 10, 2008
Mike & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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