ARTHUR SHAHEEN

SHAHEEN, Arthur Joseph, 77, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012. He was born on October 19, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Esaf and Katherine Oley Shaheen; brother, Faiz Shaheen; sister, Jean Shaheen Gee and survived by brother, Philip Shaheen (Joyce). He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Mary Elizabeth Major Shaheen. A devoted father to his children, Scott Shaheen (Paige); daughters Kelly Shaheen Polk (Charlie), Holly Shaheen Newman (Austin) and Melissa Shaheen Berling (Karl) all of Richmond, Va. A truly involved grandfather to ten grandchildren, Hamilton, Chandler, Liza, Maggie, Charlie, Arthur, William, Elizabeth, Greta and George. He leaves behind many loved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arthur was a graduate of Benedictine High School class of 1954. He served in the Army and then went into business with his brother, Faiz Shaheen, opening Phil's Continental Lounge in 1961-1968. In 1968 he began his career in Real Estate with Muhleman & Company Realtors, later he joined Joyner & Company Realtors, where he was a pioneer in establishing one of the first and most successful relocation departments in Richmond, Va. Arthur retired in December 2000, after more than 32 years in real estate. He was instrumental in bringing all four children into the real estate profession as well as cousins and nephews. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church and St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church. He was an active member of The Westwood Racquet Club and The Country Club of Virginia as well as his Wednesday Night Camel Club card night. The family will receive family and friends on Monday March 12, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va, where a Rosary Service will take place at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with interment to follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Foundation c/o The Heart & Vascular Institute 5875 Bremo Rd. Ste. 710, Richmond, Va. 23226 or VCU Massey Cancer Center in memory of Arthur Joseph Shaheen 401 College St., Richmond, Va. 23298-0037.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.