Edmon Haddad

EDMON HADDAD Edmon Haddad, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away Sept. 24, 2011, as a result of complications from congestive heart failure, surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1928, in Superior, Ariz., to Frank T. and Josephine Haddad. Edmon moved to Las Vegas in 1955 and married Penny Haddad, Aug. 6, 1967. He began his career in Las Vegas as a dealer at the Pioneer Club and later at the Desert Inn. In December 1959 Edmon, along with his beloved uncle, Woodrow V. Johnson, founded the Macayo Vegas Mexican restaurant at 1741 E. Charleston Blvd. He would go on to establish Macayo Vegas as one of the most successful Mexican restaurants chains in Southern Nevada, ultimately opening a total of six restaurants throughout the Las Vegas Valley. In addition to Macayo Vegas, Edmon capitalized on the booming growth of the Las Vegas Valley by founding Fiesta Foods and State Restaurant Equipment with his beautiful sister, Nora, and dear brother-in-law, William B. Miller. Edmon is survived by his wife, of 44 years, Penny; daughter, Jennifer (Ted); son, Edmon (Andrea); daughter, Teresa (Lorenzo); and seven grandchildren, Brittany David, Lorenzo Fertitta Jr., Eddie Haddad, Niccolo Fertitta, Gabriella Haddad, Angelia Fertitta, and Jonathan Haddad. Edmon was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his sister Nora Miller. Services will be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice.