Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Apr 12, 1925 – Mar 21, 2020 (Age 94)
BATHISH, Emil N. - Of Flint, age 94, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his residence.
Private funeral service will be held at St. George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Road, Flint.
The Very Reverend Father Joseph Abud officiating.
Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to St. George Orthodox Church and mailed to 5191 Lennon Road, Flint, MI, 48507.
Emil was born in Nazareth, Palestine on April 12, 1925, the son of the late Naif and Julia (Farah) Bathish.
Surviving are wife, Hiam;
Children, Rudaina(Kameel Srouji), Lubna (Dannie Jones), Areen Bathish, Amer Bathish (Melissa), and Reem (Jose Ramirez);
Grandchildren, Nasri, Hiam(Austin), Eman, Branden, Devin, Madisen, Emil, Julia, and Lindsey;
Great-grandchildren, Bowie Kameel and Luka Naif;
Siblings, Joseph, Adeeb, Kamal and Camilia;
And many nieces and nephews all over the world.
He was preceded in death by brother, Edwar and sisters, Rose and Jihan.
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Dear Areen and Family,
I am at a loss for words, your Father was such a dear man and a good man.
Remember your Father's stories and how they made you feel, by doing that, part of your Father and the legacy he had built will always live on in your heart. I am thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. May his memory be eternal.
With my deepest sympathy,
Love, Soula
Soula Kondyles
March 27, 2020 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
My deepest heartfelt condolences go to Rudayna and all the family. Emil was a geniine compatriot , a proud Palestinian and an authentic Nazarene. He was proud of his heritage and he freely transmitted that to his children.
May his memory be eternal.
Victor Hanna NASSAR
March 26, 2020
May God bless his soul and may God bless your family!
Ellis and Elaine Salim
March 26, 2020 | Flushing, MI
Dear Hiam and Family -
We extend to you the traditional words of comfort of our people: "May you be consoled among the mourners of Jerusalem, may his soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life, may the Lord be his portion, and may his memory be for a blessing."
Edward & Phyllis Powers, Flint, Michigan
March 25, 2020
Mr. Bathish's twinkling blue eyes and smile were like no other. He had the gift of making everyone around him happy, and we are most blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ❤
Flo, Roger and Morgan Fitch
March 24, 2020 | Linden, MI
Please accept my condolences on your father's death. I was heartened to meet and know some of the Bathish children as a counseler at Whittier. They were all examples of mdel citizens- a testament to their parents.
Fred Rau
March 24, 2020 | Flushing, MI
Dear Hiam and family, Emile and I were sorry to hear of the passing of Emil. Emile remembers him and his brothers when they were together at the Friends School. May his soul rest in peace. Nira and Emile
Emile Sabty
March 24, 2020 | Elk Rapids, MI | Friend
A strong and beautiful man will be missed by all that knew him. Emil was always there with a big smile and open arms! Sending the Bathish family my deepest sympathy. Love to all
Jill Powers
March 24, 2020 | Alpharetta, GA | Friend
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March 24, 2020
