Edward M. TRABOULSI

TRABOULSI - Edward M., Age 95, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on September 14, 2012. He was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn in 1917. He was a loving husband, devoted father, step-father and grandfather, affectionately known as "Jiddo". Edward served his country in World War II in the Third Armored Division under the command of General Maurice Rose. He was a combat veteran with 5 battle stars. He was among troops that freed prisoners at Nordhausen concentration camp and walked through the decimated streets of Dresden. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and was a recipient of the Belgian Fourragere for liberating Belgium. He was honorably discharged in 1945 He is survived by his wife Joni (Dattilo), daughter Stephanie Wise (Gary), son Edward Michael (Jian), step-daughter Susan Grodensky, step-son Steven Grodensky (Debra) and 6 adoring grandchildren and a sister Elizabeth Saliba and extended family. He was an extraordinar man who lived each day with dignity and grace. He will be deeply missed by family and friends alike. Visitation at McLaughlin and Sons, Inc., (www.mclaughlinandsons.com) on Monday 9/17, 7-9 pm, Tuesday 9/18, 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Memorial Mass at St. Mary's Orthodox Church, 8100 Ridge Blvd., Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday 9/19; Internment at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org) or Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006