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Elias Karam Obituary
Elias Khalil Karam, age 94, born in Lebanon on May 19, 1930, to Eugene and Khalil Karam, entered into the hands of Our Lord and Savior. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and a faithful member of St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Mission.
Mr. Karam came from a proud family tradition of tailors and fashion designers. He was preceded in death by his loving parents and cherished siblings: Marie J. Karam, Jano Karam, Cecil Karam, Joseph Karam, and Therese Karam.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years Madeline Karam, his loving children: Genie Mary Karam (Deschon) and Karl Eli Karam (Stephanie); and his adored grandchildren: Jacob Rafael Karam and Elias Khalil Karam. He is also survived by his dear siblings: Androus, Andre, Jean, George, Jamal, Gabi, and Rudi Karam.
A Rosary, "The Psalter of the Blessed Virgin Mary," will be prayed on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM, followed by the Divine Liturgy at 7:00 PM at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Mission, 851 Thorn Ave., with Father Mikhael Jalkh officiating.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
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