Ghazi Osta Obituary
Ghazi immigrated to America after the Civil War in Beirut, Lebanon in 1975. He was a sniper in the Christian militia. The war resulted in the destruction of his father's seaside hotel in Beirut. After the war, Ghazi sought the American Dream, and his courage and bravery were unmatched. Together with his wife, they created Volusia Gold & Diamond 38 years ago, a successful jewelry store with a pawn and loans department.
Ghazi was a loving father, cherished husband, and benevolent brother. He was a kind and generous friend to all who met him. He mentored so many within our community. Ghazi had the soul of a lion, and always wore his heart on his sleeve. To know him, is to love him.
He loved his community and they loved him back. He has touched the lives of so many. Ghazi gave everything all the way until the end-as he was also an organ donor. He will be deeply and greatly missed.
Ghazi is survived by his wife, Leigh Osta; and his children, Sienna Osta, Esq., David-Michael Osta, Pavlina Osta, and Fiona Osta.
Visitation to honor Ghazi Osta will be held at Lohman Funeral Home, located at 733 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL 32174, on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM & 6:00PM - 8:00PM. A Catholic Vigil Service will be conducted at 7:00PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 8:30AM at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, located at 4675 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129. Following the Mass, there will be a reception hosted by the family in the Parish Center. Interment will then follow with the Catholic Rite of Committal Service at Queen of Angels Catholic Cemetery in Winter Park, FL.
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Dania Bilal
August 7, 2024
Ghazi has been my brother's buddy since college. I met him at my brother's apartment in Daytona Beach years ago. My brother and I had the first New Year's Eve in his place. I made Tabbouleh salad, and I remember Ghazi loving it so much that he drank its juice. Ghazi's Zahle accent was unique. Being from Beirut, I used to tease him about it every time I saw him. He reacted with a beautiful smile. Ghazi was a friendly, caring, generous, and loyal person.
On one occasion, my brother and I visited Ghazi at his Jewelry store. I asked him about a jewelry box he had. To my surprise, he gave me the box as a gift, which I still have. Our hearts go out to Leigh, Ghazi's children, and family for his loss. I hope your happy memories of Ghazi will help you through this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort as you remember Ghazi.
Dania Bilal, on behalf of Bilal's family, please note that Toufic, my brother and Ghazi's best friend, doesn't know about his passing.
Vanessa Mosely
August 4, 2024
I met Gus about 30 years ago , he help me out of a bind and we were friends every since ! He is the kindest person ever! May his memory continue we're going to miss you. Thank you for being a friend.
EFordham
August 4, 2024
Expressing my deepest sympathy to the Family and Friends of Mr. Osta. We pray for healing and comfort to all who knew and loved him. We thank Mr. Osta for the blessing has been to our community and for the untold lives he has touched. Because Mr. Osta was a "light" in this community, he will continue to live on. This is how our community will remember his life and legacy.
MIKE FARRAH
August 2, 2024
My mom and dad were long time friends of Ghazi. After my father passed my mom needed to sell some jewelry and Ghazi was so generous to her, so sympathetic. His kindness had a very positive impact on my mom who was having a hard time of it. God bless the Osta family, not just in helping to heal from such a profound loss, but in all your endeavors.
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Thomas Scott
August 1, 2024
I went to his place of business around nine months ago to sell some jewelry which we transacted in about ten minutes. I had never met Ghazi before and we then spent the next two hours just talking about our families and life in general. Definitely a tremendous business man who was proud of his family and who could definitely make a person feel better about their self.
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