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Mona Daibes Obituary
DAIBES
Mona Assad, of Edgewater, 72, passed away on February 21, 2013.
Born in Haifa, Palestine to the late Dahoud and Rasha Naoum, she and her family moved to Beirut, Lebanon before she was 8 years old. There, she met and married the late Assad Yousef Daibes in 1956. Assad Daibes died on September 11, 1980.
"My mother was the matriarch of our family and the guide of our lives," said Fred A. Daibes, a prominent developer in northern New Jersey. "Her life took her from Palestine, now Israel, to live in the Middle East and then to the United States. She always saw opportunity wherever life took her."
In addition to Fred A. Daibes and his former wife Elizabeth Doran, Mona Daibes was the adored mother of Frieda A. Daibes and her husband Michael Helewa, Joseph A. Daibes and his wife Lisa Hall, Regina A. Daibes and her husband Phil Arfuso, and Eptisam (Sue-Sue) A. Daibes and her husband Thomas Pellegrino.
She was the treasured grandmother of fifteen grandchildren, Joseph, Anthony, Colette, Alexander, Michael, Marc, Fouad, Assad, Zachary and his fiancée Luisa Vanegas, Vincent, Mona, Thomas, Regina, Ava, and Sophia. She also is survived by a great-grandchild Joseph Vincent, born to Assad Daibes and Kathryn Ilardi.
Daibes also is survived by her four siblings, Ghada Naoum, Souheila Naoum, Ibtissam Naoum, George Naoum and his wife Janette Faddoul and their three children, as well as many devoted and loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Khlas Azzi.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 2-9 PM at AK Macagna Funeral Home (201-945-7100) at 495 Anderson Ave. in Cliffside Park. Funeral service is Saturday, February 23 at 9 AM at Holy Rosary Church in Edgewater. Interment immediately following funeral service at Madonna Cemetery in Fort Lee.
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August 2, 2013
Mona was a solid rock in the center of a beautiful family . Her smile made you feel warm and always welcome. She will always have a place in our hearts , and we feel very blessed to have known such an amazing woman. Stay strong on your continued journey as you will live on in all of us.
Linda DeWitt Obrien and Family.
Joanne D'Auria
March 4, 2013
Dear Frieda, Fred, Joe, Regina and Sue-Sue, I just heard this terrible news. I am devastated and so sorry for the great loss you all, and your families must be going through. Mona was always a joy to talk to, always making me laugh. She was loved and will be missed by the whole town. A wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to so many.
February 25, 2013
Dear Fred,Joe,Frieda, Regina, and Sue-Sue,You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We walk past your mother's home almost every day year round. We always considered it to be the sign of spring's beginning when we would first see her smiling face on the porch greeting all passers by! She'll be missed by many. God bless her and all your family.
Love, Jeff and Peggy Mathieu
February 24, 2013
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Larry Kligman
February 24, 2013
We send our deepest condolences to the Daibes family in honor of Mona.
Larry & Marianne Kligman
Cathy Hogan
February 24, 2013
To all of the Daibes Family, and Families that were touched by Mona during her life, my sincere sympathy to all of you. I met Mona a few times while working and living in New Jersey; "Love" is the word that comes to my mind when I remember Mona. Thinking of you, and praying that the memories each of you have of her will bring you joy. Our faith teaches us life is not over, but changed, and she is home with our Father in Heaven! Peace and Love to you all!
February 24, 2013
The Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey community is sorry to hear of your loss. The Daibes Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ghassan Damouni
February 24, 2013
Mona was a very special lady and loved by everyone who knew her. Please know that we share in your grief and extend our deepest sympathy to your family.
Damouni family
Hosam, Colleen El Hady
February 23, 2013
Dear Daibes family, please accept our deepest condolences, Mona was very special to all of Edgewater residence and she was loved by all of her neighbors and kids. Everyone was welcome in her house. We all are going to miss her. Alla yerhamha.
Karen Sanatar
February 22, 2013
I am Very sorry for your loss, my best to your family. Karen Sanatar
Denise O'Callaghan-D'Agostino
February 22, 2013
Dear Fred, Joe, Freida, Regina & Sue-Sue...The O'Callaghan Family sends their love and sincere condolences for the loss of Mona. Your family has a very special place in all of our hearts. God Bless.
Linda Del Gaizo
February 22, 2013
Dear Fred&Joey,I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fondly,Linda Del Gaizo
Ruth Wilson
February 22, 2013
Fred and Regina, I'm sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Finn Family
February 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy. She will always be with you. Our Love to all of you at this time
February 22, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Maureen Mollico
February 22, 2013
To all of the Daibes 'kids' and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Her presence at your Undercliff house was always met with a warm hello and smile. She was a gem of a Mom. Your Dad has always been missed also...and now they meet again! How sweet. I pray that you keep great memories in your heart and that you are graced with God's peace at this time.
With deepest Sympathy, Maureen and the Rock 'kids'
Lynore Michail
February 22, 2013
Dear Sue-Sue, Tommy & children,
I was shocked and sadden to hear about the passing of your Mom. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May her soul rest in peace for eternity. May you find comfort knowing that she is cradled in God's arms and watching over you and your family.
With Love,
Lynore, Michael, Joseph, Caroline & Dylan
Kathleen Dame-Fierro
February 22, 2013
Dear Fred, Joe, Frieda, Regina and Sue-Sue, So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a great lady. I had not seen her in many years. But, when I did, she always had a smile and kind words. I remember when growing up and playing with Regina at your house both your parents welcomed me in and were so nice. Those are great memories. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all. Kathy & Family
Mary&Bobby Rambone
February 22, 2013
Family,Respect,Mother,Grandmother,Loving,Warm,Strong-these are the words that come to mind when I think of Mona-and the image is see is Mona standing on her front porch,always surrounded by family, with a great big smile on her face and in her eyes...may you all find peace in the beautiful legacy she leaves you with...each other.xoxo
Barbara Peabody
February 22, 2013
Fred, Regina and Sue Sue: Thinking of you all in this time of great loss to your family!!
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