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Kareem Zakharia Obituary

ZAKHARIA, KAREEM ALEX, passed away on October 22, 2018 from apparent heart attack. He was 45 years old. Born in Beirut, Lebanon. He graduated from Columbus High School, where he was an honor student and 4 years varsity tennis champion, captain and a tennis prodigy, since the age of 6. He was awarded Florida State Gold Medal, USTA Sportsmanships Awards and was a winner of 50 USTA trophies. He was Key Biscayne's men's champion at the age of 16 and played national championship, Orange and Easter Ball and admitted to Notre Dame University and joined the varsity team. As a certified real estate broker, he was known by his kindness, honesty and good character. He is survived by his father, Alex; his mother, Andrea; sister, Yara; and brother, Alex. The funeral service will be held at St. Georges Cathedral, Palermo Av., on Wednesday the 7th of November AT 6:30 PM and the burial on Thursday the 8th of November at Woodlawn North.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Nov. 6, 2018.

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Nadean

May 29, 2022

I wilk always love you daddy. We miss you more than words can say. You are always on my mind. May God allow us to meet one day in paradise.

Marissa

June 17, 2021

I will love you forever and see you again on the other side where we will be together again Till then I'm stuck on this planet waiting for you and missing you

Daniel

October 28, 2020

Kareem. It’s been too long my friend. Sadly didn’t hear about your passing until now. I have fun memories of you. Concerts. Hanging at your old place. Laughing. You were a good dude. You will be missed by many. Much love brother always. ❤

Daniel

October 28, 2020

Kareem. It’s been too long my friend. Sadly didn’t hear about your passing until now. I have fun memories of you. Concerts. Hanging at your old place. Laughing. You were a good dude. You will be missed by many. Much love brother always. ❤

November 16, 2018

Dear Dr. Alex and Family

I have just learned from my cousin Rajaii that your eldest son Kareem has passed away before the holiday. Please accept my sincerest condolences on behalf of the entire family. May he Rest In Peace and be among the angels in heaven and I pray that God shall grant you strength during this difficult time.

My very warmest regards and sympathy to you and the family,

Charly,John and Juliette Moubayed

November 15, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time.May the God of comfort and Pease continue to be with you Hosea 13:14
Jose Ortega Homestead Florida

A neighbor

November 13, 2018

My deepest sympathy for your loss. The holy book provides a hope for the future of being reunited with our loved ones again. John 6:40

Aldi Martínez

November 6, 2018

Kareem, we're sad to see you leave us behind, dear friend you will always be present in our hearts and minds, we will be with your family in this difficult time. We offer our most heart felt condolences.

-Aldo,Magda,and Aldo jr.

Aldi Martínez

November 6, 2018

Kareem, we're sad to see you leave us behind, dear friend you will always be present in our hearts and minds, we will be with your family in this difficult time. We offer our most heart felt condolences.

-Aldo,Magda,and Aldo jr.

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