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Joseph Koury Obituary
Joseph Koury, 73, of Allentown, passed away January 31, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Sam and Sadie (Azar) Koury. He was the loving husband of Mary Jane (Charles) Koury for over 41 years. He was a member of Cathedral of St. Catherine of Siena, Allentown, where he was an usher and member of the Men of the Cathedral. He was a peacetime Army veteran. He was a mechanic for 15th Street Exxon, formerly Nader Brothers Exxon. A bright light has gone out, but will always shine bright in our hearts and now in his heavenly home. Joe will be deeply missed by all. He was a very loving father, grandfather and uncle. The little ones all loved Joe-Joe. Our loss is heavens gain. We take comfort in knowing we will all be together again. Survivors: Loving wife; sons, Joseph M., husband of Lori of Whitehall, David S. of Allentown; daughter, Sara Jane Koury of Allentown; brother, John of Shenandoah; grandchildren, Taylor, Alyssa and Dylan Joseph; many nieces and nephews. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2008, Cathedral of St. Catherine of Siena, 1825 Turner St., Allentown. Viewing, 7-9 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008, and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, both at Weber Funeral Home P.C., 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to the cathedral.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Koury
Mary Jane Koury
March 1, 2008
Dearest Joe,
I couldn't find the right words to say "Good-Bye" to you, but then it's never a "Good-Bye" since I will see you in Heaven. It's Saturday, March 1st, 6:30AM. My tears are flowing as I'm looking at a memory photo album filled with family love that Stacy put together for me. There are too many memories to mention. I can go on forever and ever but I will only mention a few: Our Sunday dinners were always ready when Dave and I came home from Church. How about all the family birthday dinners, holiday dinners and picnics that we had. You were always in the kitchen cooking or on the grill and even helping with the cleaning up. I will miss you in our kitchen. I always liked to go shopping or brouse around the stores, but that was not your favorite thing to do. You would tell me, Mary, Let's go. I can't call you in Heaven if something needs to be repaired since you were "Mr. Fix-it". Whom am I going to call. Let's not forget our trips to Las Vegas. NOt only did we play the slots, we vistited with my relatives and you always enjoyed being with them. I still watch our grandson, Dylan. Whom you showered with love and affection. He will also remember you as "Mr. Fix-it" by fixing his broken helecopter and other toys. He would say, "Jido" (grandpa) "fix-it" and you always managed to fix it. When you would came home from work, Dylan and I would hide. Out of nowhere Dylan would say "Boo". Boy were you scared. You would take him "Piggy Back" and his famous words would be "Try Again" Jido. Sometimes Joe would have to pick up Taylor and Alyssa at school or the bus stop. Onw day the phone rang and it was their neighbor telling us that Alyssa was at their home, Where's Joe. Wouldn't you know that Joe fell asleep on his chair. Joe was a devoted husband, loving and affectionate father, Jido, and Uncle. We all miss you and Love you with all of our Hearts. May you memory be eternal.
Prayers, Faith, Hope, Peace and your love lives on forever.
Your Loving Wife,
Mary Jane Koury
Matt Snyder
February 26, 2008
to the koury family
i went to school with joe jr
and i recall meeting your dad the one time i ever went to your house..actually the whole family seemed cool...course reminds me of the syrian family in me
maybe your dad is hanging with my mom on a cloud looking down proud
~Matt
Dave Koury
February 11, 2008
Dear Dad,
I'll never forget the memories that we shared together when I was growing up. The vacations that we took, California, Florida, Boulder's Field, and Beltzville. Can't forget about the last minute trips to Atlantic City as well. I'll never forget when my cars needed to be fixed. My Father was always there to do the oil changes, emissions, and inspections. Even the door locks. My Dad could repair anything. I'll miss seeing my Dad, once a week, in the kitchen playing cards with the guys. I'll miss seeing him sitting at the kitchen table scratching off lottery tickets. Going to miss seeing him sleeping on his chair when I would be leaving for work. I'll miss sitting down with him at the kitchen table for dinner. My dad was the kind of person who loved and cared for everyone. He will be missed by all. I consider my dad a true hero. A Super Hero. I love and miss you very much.
Love Always,
Dave
JIM ATIYEH
February 10, 2008
MARY JANE,
I HEARD OF THE PASSING OF JOE FROM MY DAUGHTER AND JUST WANTED TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY AND HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS.
Judy & Bob Casper
February 10, 2008
Mary and family: Bob and I are sad to see the passing of Joe. We both enjoyed the times we saw you at the West End baseball games as our kids Rob and Bill and you son David played ball together. And Joe, well Joe was such a good person, always smiling and giving a good word, along with being a superb mechanic on our cars at Nader Bros. We wanted no one other than Joe!
Our prayers are with you.
Judy and Bob (formerly of Allentown)
Craig and Amy Schmoyer
February 9, 2008
Sarah - We are sorry to hear of your recent loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
SARAH JANE KOURY
February 6, 2008
Daddy I Love You. When I said that to him he would always ask me what I wanted. Most of the time, I would say, I justed wanted to let you know that I love you and didn't want anything from you. You were the only person in my life who never let me down. I will always be greatful to you for taking care of me when I was sick. And, when I get sick or don't fell well in the future you will be there in heaven to still take good care of me. Daddy, there will always be a special place in my heart just for you. Thank you for being the best daddy a girl could ever ask for. I will love you always and forever.
Love always,
Your little girl
James and Mary Ann Shahda
February 6, 2008
Dear Mary Jane,
My sister Anne called us here in Naples, Florida with the sad news about Joe. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. Please take some comfort in knowing that I was very fond of Joe and considered him my friend.
May his memory be eternal and
May God grant you peace,
Jim Shahda
Toni Dries
February 5, 2008
Sarah and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron, Toni and Angelina Dries
Dave, Pam, Matthew, Haley & Michael Wagner
February 5, 2008
Our dearest Joe Joe,
We are not ready for you to become heaven’s best friend.
As the world marches on, it seems to leave behind the true meaning of wealth in life that was so embodied in all that Joe Joe was and did. He grasped the purpose of living from his faith and multiplied it to everyone he knew. Being active in the church for many, many years, he recited the words of mass every week for decade upon decade, within the family, he was the resident preacher in providing the prayers at family gatherings. Through the years of speaking the gospel, he was among the most wise and worthy in having lived those teachings every day of his peaceful life.
While God surely blessed Joe Joe with a wonderful life, rich beyond dreams in the ultimate treasure of adoration, trust and respect, he in turn blessed each that he met with his very being of gentle kindness. The mold of life’s existence was made 2,008 years ago, Joe Joe kept it intact without a crack throughout his journey.
He was a musketeer in the grandest sense of one for all to so many. With his wife, brothers & sisters–in-law and family beyond, they ran as a pack living life to the fullest from coast to coast. In the worst of times, he was by their side daily as they had their turn with illness. Together with his life-in-kind partner Aunt Mary, they were the first to arrive at family occasions, and without delay, proceeded to prepare and be the cook. Then always the last to leave after cleaning up.
Oh our dearest Joe Joe, known affectionately by all as the same, whether it be to a friend, children, nephews, nieces, great nephews or nieces, he carried the moniker of simply Joe Joe, as he was simply, everyone’s best friend.
Jeff Maiatico
February 5, 2008
Mary and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I was so saddened to hear of Joe’s untimely passing. He was a bright light that touched many, and will be missed by many. Joe had a gift of being able to put people at ease with his quick witted humor. We always enjoyed your visits to our home. May God comfort you and strengthen you until the time when you are reunited in heaven.
Patty and Glen Longenhagen
February 5, 2008
Dear Joe, Lori and Koury Family,
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
john reppert
February 4, 2008
Joe you will be missed deeply at exxon. john,brian and tom miss seeing and hearing you all day. get out of my road you would say if we were in the way. you would make our mornings fun and easy. well you taught us well old buddy and we will always remmber you joe joe. well leave some work for us for when we get there ok.
deepest sympathy to all of joe's family
from exxon family
Joanne Nolfa Koury
February 4, 2008
Dear Mary Jane & Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. Remember, the ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts.
Paul Cucchiara
February 4, 2008
To my very special friend. Your passing will leave a deep hole in my heart but my memory of you is overflowing. 30 years give or take a decade is to short a time for friends. I always enjoyed kidding you (did you quit smoking yet)? The Phone call from you was for Tech. support for a car but only after you tried everything on your part and all of your efforts were to save someone from a large repair bill. The world will be missing a great and dedicated serviceman and an even greater friend. Till we all meet again I will always remember you. Paul Cucchiara /Service #1
Lynn Lischer
February 4, 2008
Dear Mary & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy with the passing of Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the many memories bring the peace, comfort and strength in dealing with your loss.
I'll always remember that handful of loose change. Lynn and Fifi
Patricia Quigney
February 4, 2008
Dear Mary and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God bless you all.
Pat and Jeff Quigney
Grace Brogna
Joey Hursh
February 4, 2008
To the Koury Family
Hello this is Joey.Dave and Stacy are my Best Friends. I want you all to know how sorry I am for your loss.I know he was a great man from Dave and Stacy taking about him.
God does not give us what we can handle,God helps us handle what we are given.
Love,Joey,Hart,Kaitlin and Dakota
DE Cressman Insurance Agency Inc
February 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dave, Pam, Matthew, Haley & Michael Wagner
February 4, 2008
Our dearest Joe Joe,
We are not ready for you to become heaven’s best friend.
As the world marches on, it seems to leave behind the true meaning of wealth in life that was so embodied in all that Joe Joe was and did. He grasped the purpose of living from his faith and multiplied it to everyone he knew. Being active in the church for many, many years, he recited the words of mass every week for decade upon decade, within the family, he was the resident preacher providing the prayers at family gatherings. Throughout the years of speaking the gospel language, he was among the most wise and worthy in having lived those teachings every day of his peaceful living.
While God surely blessed Joe Joe with a wonderful life, rich beyond dreams in the ultimate treasure of adoration, trust and respect, he in turn blessed each that he met with his very being of gentle kindness. The mold of life’s existence was made 2,008 years ago, Joe Joe kept it intact without a crack throughout his journey.
He was a musketeer in the grandest sense of one for all to so many. With his wife, brothers & sisters–in-law and family beyond, they ran as a pack living life to the fullest from coast to coast. In the worst of times, he was by their side daily as they had their turn with illness. Together with his life-in-kind partner Aunt Mary, they were the first to arrive at family occasions, and without delay, proceeded to prepare and be the cook. Then always the last to leave after cleaning up.
Oh our dearest Joe Joe, known affectionately by all as the same, whether it be to a friend, children, nephews, nieces, great nephews or nieces, he carried the moniker of simply Joe Joe, as he was simply, everyone’s best friend.
Lynn Schermerhorn
February 4, 2008
Dear Sarah, Family and Friends,
My sincere condolences Sarah. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Much love always.
"Aunt Lynn"
Joey Hursh
February 4, 2008
To The Koury Family,
You all my not know me but Dave and Stacy are my Best friends. I am so sorry for the loss of a loving Father,Husband and Friend.
God does not give us what we can handle,God hepls us handle what we are given.
Love,Joey,Hart Kaitlin And Dakota
Your Son, Joseph
February 4, 2008
My Father, my Friend, my Hero. The day has come to say goodbye but not to forget. I will always remember how loving you are and how much you were loved. Your kindness and thoughtfulness filled my heart with love and joy. You taught me how to be patient and compassionate towards others.
It was a very happy time, as it always was, when Dad took the family to simple places like Beltzville and Boulderfield. He derived a lot of pleasure from the simple things in life, whatever it may be. He just enjoyed being with us and everyone around him.
Whenever I had any problems to deal with in life, I could always count on Dad. It was like he was the captain of my sinking ship but always steered me to the soothing ocean ahead. I will miss the way he could always put things into perspective for me. If there was something really disturbing me, he would say, "Okay, relax, things will be fine. You're getting yourself all worked up for no reason." And he was always right, things would always turn out to be Ok.
People always talk about values. But Dad lived them. He embraced them. The many people that he loved and the people that loved him was a true dedication of the kind of person he was. The respect that people had for him is a testimony to this.
Sometimes Dad was a man with few words, but he could disarm any tenuous situation and have people laughing with just a few of those words.
Not only did Dad love his family and be devoted to his family, he was a great person to all. A person with emotion and comfort.
I will never forget the look on my Fathers face and the joy that he had when my family would walk through his doors. My wife Lori and his three grandchildren, Taylor, Alyssa, and his little buddy Dylan. He so much enjoyed there company and there love. Dylan was the light of his life. He loved being with him and playing with him. Oh how Dylan loved flying the indoor helicopter with him while yelling, "Jito, look, I fly, I fly." Dylan was the love and joy that any grandparent would cherish. And I know that my Father took those special moments with him and he left those special moments with us.
Upon learning of his death, I instantly slipped into space that can be described only as a permeating sadness. Sadness that hangs still, and that surely is shared by all those who knew and loved him.
So Father, I leave you with this. Although you will forever be part of my heart and soul, I heed your wise counsel and I say farewell today to a wonderful Father, Friend and Hero. A Father that I will always love and carry with me for the rest of my life. Love, your Son, Joseph
Mary Ann
February 3, 2008
God's peace and love sustain you during this difficult time. Read LETTER FROM HEAVEN on and find comfort.
Sheri Luther (Reightler)
February 3, 2008
Mary, Sarah, Joe, and Dave,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband/dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Christopher Charles
February 3, 2008
It seems like just yesterday we lost Ernie and now we lose another loving and caring man in Joe-Joe. Two great man where words will never describe them who didnt deserve to move on so soon. Ill miss those dirty fingernails and him cooking on the grill, but most of all that smile at the dinner table. His smile brought a smile to all, that big grin was a sight that I just couldnt help but admire. And the video poker games next to his chair in the living room that I would always play when I came over. I still picture them(Uncle Chaz, Dave, Popop and Uncle Joe-Joe) at the table in the kitchen with cards lined up in their hands which I could never hold em all by myself and me sitting next to them helping and learning as much as I could. Now theyre in heaven, a much better place where we all soon meet once again.
Jenny McGinley
February 3, 2008
Whenever he seated me for mass I felt like a V.I.P. What a wonderful, distingusted, gentleman! I will miss him.
Stacy Reehl
February 3, 2008
Dear Mr. Koury, I have known you for l3 1/2 years. I will always remember you as a sweet and caring guy who would give his own shirt off his back for anybody. I will miss everytime that I came to your house and you asked me, "Why are you ringing the doorbell? You've been coming here long enough to just come in." You have taken such good care of my car, and I will always remember you as my "number one" mechanic. Not only have you touched the life of my car, but you have also touched the lives of many people. You had a great big heart and it was too soon for you to leave us, even if it was not by choice. You're in a better place and will always be watching over us. I want you to know that you will be truly, deeply, and sadly missed. You are in my heart now and forever. God bless you...Love, Stacy
Jerry and Judy Dreisbach
February 3, 2008
Mary and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about our dear and close friend Joe. He was such a caring person to everyone including our family members.
We both extend our Deepest Sympathy & Prayers.
Al,Jr.(George)&Gail Charlie
February 2, 2008
Ahhh, Joe-Joe...This wasn't supposed to happen. Such a simple procedure, and poof! you're gone. We can't begin to say how much you meant to our lives. Your poor heart just couldn't take any more, but we wanted more. More fun, more lamb chops, more Shenandoah gravy, more JOE. We will miss you so much...this little pinochle game is getting smaller and smaller. We know that you're in a better place without any pain, and for that we're grateful. God bless you, Joe.
Wendall A. Phillips
February 2, 2008
To family and friends of Joseph Koury:
As former neighbors of Joe, Lori and family in Whitehall, Fran and I used to visit with Joe's parents as they would visit now and then. It was always a pleasure to see the family all together enjoying life.
As duty calls me to be Chaplain of two National Veterans Associans, I thank Joseph for his service to our country. The people of this country are grateful for and, proud of, all who have served and are still serving.
I ask God to Bless and Comfort this grieving family in this time of loss. May they know that Joseph is at peace now and has entered into his new home of Eternal Rest. God Bless you all.
In friendship, Fran and Wendall.
Bruce Hersh
February 2, 2008
My prayers and sympathy go out to Joe's family. I had the pleasure of working with Joe and know his love and devotion to his family.
May God comfort you in your loss and may you know he is well in heaven.
Brian and Dyana Fisher
February 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Fran and Linda Romig
February 2, 2008
Mary and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
Joe was the best.
Fran and Linda Romig
Joe & Jacque Koury
February 2, 2008
Dear Mary Jane & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Nora Koury Petko
February 2, 2008
Dear Mary Jane & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joni & Dave Tedesco
February 2, 2008
Sarah, Joe and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. It's never an easy thing for us when we lose a parent, but God had other plans.
Cherish all the fond memories and hold them near and dear to your heart and you and your loved one will never be apart.
Jerry and Judy Dreisbach
February 2, 2008
Mary,
We would like to express to you and your family our Deepest Sympathy. You lost a loving husband and we lost a wonderful friend who always had time for great conversation and found the time to visit/care for his friends and their family members. He will be sadly missed by everyone. Joe is "Home" now and looking down on all of us -- GOD GRANT HIM ETERNAL REST.
Al,Jr.(George)&Gail Charlie.
February 2, 2008
Ahhh, Joe-Joe...This wasn't supposed to happen. Such a simple procedure and poof!, you're gone. We can't begin to say how much you meant to our lives. Your poor heart just couldn't take any more, but we wanted more. More fun, more lamb chops, more Shenandoah gravy, more JOE! We will miss you so much...this little poker game is getting smaller and smaller. We know that you're in a better place without any pain, and for that we're happy. God bless you, Joe.
Linda Fulop
February 2, 2008
To Joe's family: Our thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of grief. Joe was a very special person to all of us and we will miss him so much. Joe always had a smile on his face. He always knew how to cheer you up. All of us shared great times with him at the job. It will never be the same there again. We have lost a great friend & co-worker. 15th Street Exxon Linda, Brian, John, Tom, & Ty
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