Dr. Faruk Yacoub El-Yussif

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Faruk (Frank) Yacoub El-Yussif, who left us on August 14, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by family at his home in Royal Oak, MI. He is survived by his loving wife, Layla, of nearly 50 years, and his children Andria (Michael) Gregory of Prescott, AZ, Suzy Jarwa of San Diego, CA, Eddie (Lindsay) El-Yussif of Birmingham, MI, and Mike (Linda) El-Yussif of Southfield, MI. Loving grandfather to Sarah Gregory, Claire Jarwa, Christian Jarwa, Nicholas El-Yussif, Angelica El-Yussif, and Terez El-Yussif.
Faruk was born on March 5, 1934, in Baghdad, Iraq. He loved and excelled at both academics and sports, an ever-proud ping pong champion. He attended the University of Baghdad, where he studied Civil Engineering, and went on to receive his PhD and DSc with a concentration in Water Resources (Bridges and Dams) at the University of Prague. He also spent time in London, England, as a Professor of Engineering.
In 1980, he accepted a job in the United States, and together, the family of six moved halfway across the world to Northern Virginia, just outside the Nation's Capitol. There, he wrapped up his vibrant career teaching physics to students who became physicians, basketball legends, a future priest, and of course, engineers like himself. He was awarded Teacher-of-the-Year many times.
Though his studies and his career took him to the tallest of bridges and the largest of dams around the world, his thoughtfully planned summer road trips across the United States with his family were his favorite travel adventures.
Later in life, Faruk enjoyed raising pigeons, watching soccer (especially Messi), and walking around town making friends wherever he went. Together, he and Layla loved to host dinners and parties for friends, and sometimes even friends-of-friends. He loved to sing, and told the best stories. He was a man full of knowledge and wisdom, of which he loved to pass on to anyone he met. He will be missed beyond measure.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Solanus Casey Center
1780 Mt Elliot St
Detroit, Mi 48207
Memories of Faruk can be shared through the Guestbook link.
Visitation:
A Visitation will be held
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at
Southfield Funeral Home & Cremation Services
18338 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
In State Viewing:
An In State Viewing will be held
prior to the Requiem Mass
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 9:30 am
Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica
2100 Twelve Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Church Service:
A Requiem Mass will be held
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:00 am
Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica
2100 Twelve Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Clergy of Record:
Rev. Anthony Marques
Committal Service:
A Committal Service will follow
the Requiem Mass at
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
25800 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
Receiving of Guests:
The family will receive guests
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at
Regency Manor & Banquet Center
25228 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48034
Thank You and May God Bless You
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as
we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen