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Reed Dkaidek Obituary
Reed Dkaidek, a long time resident of Snohomish County, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 22, 2023. Reed was born on November 30th 1955 in Amman, Jordan, the first son of the Mohamed Abbas and Suzanne Nabbefeld. His parents had met while both attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison.
Reed grew up in Rome, Italy where his father was an economist for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. He attended the American Overseas school of Rome and graduated in 1974. During his time in high school Reed played drums in a band that covered artists like Jimi Hendrix and the band Cream. Their highlight was opening for Sly and the Family Stone at a concert in a club in Rome.
Reed was very interested in both photography and cinematography which led him to attend the Evergreen State College in Olympia. WA. Reed spent the rest of his life in the state of Washington first working various sales jobs before finding his niche in construction.
For the last 20 plus years Reed owned and managed a general contractor company called REEDWORKS LLC based in Snohomish County. His hobbies included travelling, photography, reading, and occasionally playing the drums. He had retired and was planning to move to the warmer climate of Arizona when he passed away in his sleep.
Never married, Reed is survived by his sister Lucy Abbas and brother Samir Abbas.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 3rd at 1 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Snohomish, WA.
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julia hine
June 5, 2023
my deepest condolences to your family and friends
I'll never forget the brilliance of your acting, a real star!
A presence we all will miss.
very best wishes, Julia Hine
Jaime Clay
June 2, 2023
Freddie, you are gone too soon! Even though I saw you many times in Seattle, one last time would've been great! Alas we get so busy in our lives that even phone calls or messages don't happen often enough. You have taken all those great stories with you, and I wished we had another chat as i needed to ask you again to tell the one about...
Our time at OSR in Rome was very valuable, and you knew it was. So glad we got to share it!
I'll come to the memorial from Vancouver, Canada. Ciao amico.
Katrina Galway
May 22, 2023
Here's how I remember Freddie at OSR highschool- dapper in pressed pants and a velvet jacket.
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Ann Bishop
May 22, 2023
My memories of Freddie were his drums. I was fascinated by his drumming. I will hold fond memories of childhood growing up neighbours of the Abbas family happy childhood days in Casal Palocco, Rome.
Sandy
May 21, 2023
Freddie was so attractive and hilariously funny. His energy tore through our house in Rome leaving pieces of memories attached to our lives. Goodbye Freddie. My thoughts are with you Samir and Lucy.
Judi van Iersel- Liefbroer
May 21, 2023
My sincere condolences, to Lucy, Samir and family.
We were at school in Rome together in 1973 and both lived in Casal Palocco. Reunited thru internet many years ago and stayed in touch.
I will miss our chats....
chris hedberg
May 21, 2023
Im really sorry you had leave us like this. I had honestly wanted to meet you again, a few opportunities came, but, were missed. I can identify with the recluse they say you were Freddie, I know this in myself. But I do, and I think you too thought warmly of many people in your heart, this I did for you and I feel you did of me. Thanks Fred for this time, I guess ill see you on the other side, have a great trip, with love Chris Hedberg
Karin Hedberg
May 21, 2023
For Lucy and Samir, I send my love on the sudden loss of your brother. I fondly remember our days in Rome, Casalpalocco, and at OSR together: my brother Cris hanging around with Freddie (as he was known then), and I befriending Lucy. Those were the best days of our youth.
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