Dr. Constantin Saliba
Dr. Constantin Saliba
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SALIBA, M.D.
Dr. Constantin Saliba, M.D., of Fayetteville, N.C., suffered a heart attack and passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon. He received his bachelor of science degree from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, and his doctorate of medicine from the University of Paris.
Dr. Saliba first came to the U.S. in 1950, to complete his internship with James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, NC. He practiced general and vascular surgery in Williamsburg and Norfolk, Va.
He married Betty Ann Russell of Wilmington in 1951. They were married for 18 years and had five children.
Dr. Saliba started his practice in Fayetteville in November of 1970. Later, he opened Valley Surgical Clinic on Melrose Drive which closed in December of 1999.
He was dearly loved and admired by his family throughout the United States, Lebanon, Canada, Africa and Brussels. He will truly be missed by his family and friends near and far.
Dr. Saliba is survived by his four children, Karl Constantin Saliba of Roanoke, Va., Charles Galloway Saliba of Wilmington, Lisa Louise Saliba of Wilmington, and Caroline Saliba Keel and husband Gary Allen Keel of Oriental; his four grandchildren, Catherine Saliba, Peter and Whitfield Saliba, and Charles Saliba; his sister, Noha Saliba Salibi of Beirut, Lebanon; his ex-wife, Betty Ann Russell Saliba Lioon of Kure Beach; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jean Pierre Saliba; his parents, Kareem and Afdokia Saliba; his aunts, Raja and Ruby Saliba; and his half brother Fuad Saliba, and his two half sisters, Wadad and Alice Saliba.
The memorial service will be announced at a later date. Also, the family welcomes you to sign Dr. Saliba's guestbook on www.hardeemortuary.com.
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Deborah Jamieson
April 17, 2011
Lisa,Caroline and family, we are thinking of you all. Your father was a gifted surgeon and cared greatly about all of his patients. I will remember fondly the time I worked with him at Valley Surgical Clinic for 11 years as his nurse. He was a wonderful doctor, friend and so vibrant in his life. He worked very hard but seemed to greatly enjoy surgery and being a restauranteur. I know his family and friends meant a great deal to him. He will be greatly missed and always in our hearts, Deborah, Linda (Petite) and Bailey
Adele Young
April 12, 2011
Lisa, we are very sorry to hear of Dr. Saliba's passing. Looking foward to see you and Charles very soon. Please call me at any time at 910-818-3878.
joe waked
March 24, 2011
We are all going to miss him. I worked at delafayette for three years he was like a father to me. Eileen. Eddie. Veronica and I are sadden and we will miss you.
Joyce Autry
March 23, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Saliba's passing. I just found out that he was still working in Fayetteville, I thought he left here years ago. I have been a patient of his many times in the past and loved him as a doctor and compassionate man. He will surely be missed by you, his family, and by many others. Bless you all.
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March 21, 2011
Iam very sad to here about your father he was always smileing and speak when he
pass me in the hallway,he will be miss.
Brenda Locklear
Wanda Jessie
March 21, 2011
To the Saliba Family,
I also worked as a nurse with your father at Cape Fear Valley for many years, attended his resturant many times and enjoyed every conversation I had with him. I too was sadden to hear of his passing. He was indeed a caring physican and wonderful person. Your family is in my prayers. With fond memories and greatest respect
Rock& Lainey Cottle
March 21, 2011
Dr Saliba will be truly miss for sure, we had many talks about life & Family. The Dr. all ways brought his cars to me to have fix, he was very picky on who work on his fine Automobiles. Eds tire & Auto Shop on Raeford Rd & me The Rock will miss a Great man.. till we meet again Dr.. Love you !!
Sandy Whittemore
March 20, 2011
I am very sadden to hear of Dr. Saliba's passing. I was head nurse of 5th Surgical at Cape Fear Valley for years. He called me "Pokie"- given that I am an American Indian. He was a wonderful and caring man. I have so many wonderful stories I could share about Dr. Saliba and Dr. Bundy. Both wonderful people. With Warmest regards
glenda & tony mcmillian
March 20, 2011
my heart goes out to the family,he was a great and spiritual man.my husband was a employee at de la fayette in 1992.he will truly be missed ,our family will keep his family in prayer.
Sandra Smith
March 20, 2011
I am very sorry about your lost of your father, He was a great man and a wonderful doctor , he will be miss alot .
Alice Gibson
March 20, 2011
I am very sad to hear of Dr. Saliba's passing. He was a very compassionate caring man. My prayers go out to his family. He made a large difference in Fayetteville for many patients. He will be sadly missed, but his memory will live on for the family, and for the many people who put their lives in his hands. RIP Dr. Saliba
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