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JOSEPH PATRICK ZAHRAN

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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2012.

GREENSBORO - Mr. Joseph Patrick Zahran, 87, died Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 at Blumenthal Jewish Nursing and Rehab Center.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 25, 2012 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park.

Mr. Zahran was born on November 13, 1924 in Fayetteville, son of the late Jacob and Lucille Monsour Zahran. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, with a degree in accounting and was a member of the Lacrosse team. He then worked as a special agent for the Internal Revenue Service for 30 years. A U.S. Marine veteran, he served as Corporal in the 5th Marine Division during World War II and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima and was a member of the occupation force during the surrender of Japan. He obtained expert marksmanship level. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, where he served on the board of directors of the O.L.G. school for many years. He was Scout Master of Troop # 111 and volunteered as accountant and tax counselor at A&T St. University. He enjoyed golf and tennis.

Survivors include his wife, Sally Brent Zahran of the home; children, Joseph Patrick Zahran, II of Orlando, Fla, Jacob John Zahran and wife Sheila Barber of Wilmington and Gina Mary Zahran of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; step son Kevin W. Stewart and wife Elizabeth of Stokesdale; three sisters, Madeleine Hendon of Dallas, Tx., Lorraine Petersen of Fayetteville, Helen Stadermann of Burlington and Frances D'Amico of Sacramento, Ca.; brother, Sam Zahran of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Rachel Elizabeth Zahran and Jacob Samuel Zahran; four step grandchildren, Alexander Aaron Stewart, Katelyn Lindsey Stewart, Ashley Michelle Hamilton and Brittany Elizabeth Hamilton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Farfour Zahran, a daughter, Charlene Mary Zahran, brother, James Zahran, sisters, Alice Zahran, Mary Kannan, Vera Matheson, Rose Bsheer, Catherine Bahouth and Julie Zahran.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at Forbis and Dick, N. Elm Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405 or Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215.

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Gilbert Jones

June 26, 2012

Joe was a regular customer at Tex & Shirley's for as long as I can remember. I always enjoyed talking to him. He was a great guy.

June 25, 2012

He was always a kind and gentle person. I enjoyed working with him in the IRS. Semper Fi Joseph.

Sgt. Bill Retallick
2dMarDiv

Laura and Steve Rippey

June 24, 2012

Always helpful, always kind, always a gentleman. We miss you Joe.

Teresa Fitzgerald

June 24, 2012

We are so sorry about Joe. Mom, ( Era Fogleman) will miss him so much at Blumenthal's. She thinks the world of you both. May you find peace in knowing he is in a far better place.

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Mal Maynard

June 24, 2012

Mr. Zahran was my scoutmaster and the father of my good friend "Joey." He was one of the people who really did have an impact on me growing up. He always saw the best in everyone and made you feel good about who you were. His kind, gentle, humor and encouraging spirit must have been built upon strong spiritual discipline and courage. He told great stories around campfires. He really did make me want to be a better person. My deep sympathy and best wishes to Joey and the family.

Ted and Elaine

June 24, 2012

It seems like he lived forever. Always in good spirits and in great health. He was an example of how to live your life. We are thinking about all of you and we will miss him.

RAY ROOK

June 23, 2012

OUR SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU IN THE LOSS OF THIS NICE MAN. HE VISITED OUR HOME WITH BILL SHACKLETON IN 1966 IN ATLANTA GEORGIA.AS A RETIREE FROM IRS . MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AS I MOURN THE LOSS OF A CO-WORKER FROM IRS. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.

Skip Bostick

June 23, 2012

I have known few people so widely loved and respected as Joe Zahran. He certainly had mine. My condolences to his family and all his friends.

Randy and Kim Lambeth

June 23, 2012

A truly kind and wonderful man with a great family who will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Our sympathy to Joe, Jay Gina, Sally and the rest of the family!

Sandy Hill

June 23, 2012

So sorry to read of your dad's passing. Charlene became my best friend at OLG and I remember your Dad as the sweetest man. Praying for your entire family.
Sandy Van Horn Hill

June 22, 2012

Dear Gina, Joe and Jay....so very sorry to see this today. I feel so lucky to have known "Pop" and have wonderful memories of all of the great gatherings at Joe's. What a wonderful man who will be missed by many who knew and loved him. Much love to all of you and the entire family. Tammy Brown Bode

Stephanie Bartis

June 22, 2012

My Dad called me to tell me that his Best Friend has passed away. He always called him Pineapple. That had been best friends since being college room mates at Carolina. I'm not sure what this was about, but I'm sure there's a good story there. Joe has always been a part of our family. We will miss him dearly.

Patty Nussbaum

June 22, 2012

Not often did I see a father at his (grown) child's party and fit right in. But Mr. Zahran did and had a ball! Always a warm smile to greet me, fun-loving spirit, and such a sweet man who was so so proud of his children. And a heck of a tennis player. Hugs to all of you.

Holly Farfour

June 22, 2012

Thinking of you all with a heavy heart but happy knowing uncle joe is now at perfect peace with Jesus. Wish I could be there for the service but know you all are in my heart.

Bets Woodard

June 22, 2012

One of the sweetest Dads I ever knew. What a blessing he was! Always a wondeful smile and spirit. What a gift he was and I know you will miss him everyday. My thoughts and prayers with you. I'm so sorry.

Jed Corman

June 22, 2012

My condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with your family.

June 22, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. My deep Fayetteville roots include the Zahran/Monsour clan. Our most vivid memories of Joe always included his buddy, Nick Bartis whether it was at Dr. Nick's office or out for coffee. Joe always had a hug and smile for me. May his memory be eternal in your hearts.
Most Sincerely,
Hedy (Vurnakes) and Jim Thevaos

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