Wilson-Bishai-Obituary

Wilson B. Bishai

Boston, Massachusetts

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BISHAI, Ph.D, Wilson B. On Friday, August 1, 2008, WILSON BASTA BISHAI, Ph.D, age 85 of Lutherville. Wilson graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1959 with a Ph.D in Oriental Studies. He was a Professor of Arabic at Harvard University from 1966 thru 1993. He was the...

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Dear Elisabeth,
My deepest sympathy to you, your sons, your daughter, and your 6 grandchildren. I remember well the bus trip to Annapolis when we had lunch and Wilson treated the Red Hat ladies at our table to appetizers. He was an interesting gentleman. The words "scholar and a gentleman" best describe him.

When I was a child, "Uncle" Wilson was the father of the "giants," our older cousins who always had a height advantage. He was the first one in my family that I remember engaging others in debate on matters of theology, science, and many others. He stretched my comfort zone; but I revisited those discussions in my mind over and over again as I grew older and formed my own worldview. As an adult, I experienced and appreciated his great hospitality and my all-time favorite cup of coffee from...

Liz, just my condolences, knowing you from Academy and with 49 years of marriage, it must have been a good one, so my thoughts and prayers are with you...Donna Cummnings Starling

Dear Elizabeth Anne,
Though I've not seen you in many years I send my condolences to you on the loss of your husband. I'm sure you will have many wonderful memories to cherish in the years ahead.
Charlotte Melcher Leslie

Dear Dr. Bishai,
We're sorry to hear about your dad's passing, please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
warm regards
Rashna, Raghu

Dr. Bishai,

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

What a great philospher, debater, friend, husband and father. He was a special man to me growing up in Massachusetts, I will always treasure my memories of him and your family.

Bill, Martha and family,
Our thoughts are with you.
The Hannafin family

Bill, Martha and family,,,
Our thoughts are with you.
The Hannafin's