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Joseph Salih Obituary
Virginia Beach - Joseph S. A. Salih, 90, went to be with his Lord and son on Thu., Dec. 20, 2012 in the comfort of his home.
A native of New Orleans, LA he was the son of the late Naseep and Eva Salih. Mr. Salih retired as an aircraft mechanic from Norfolk Naval Air Station after 39 years of service. He was a veteran of WWII; a member of Kempsville Masonic Lodge No. 196, Virginia Beach; Khedive Shrine, Chesapeake; Norfolk Valley Scottish Rite Bodies 32° Mason and a Past Patron of Kempsville Chapter No. 173, Order of the Eastern Star.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 61 years, Willie Watson Salih; sister, Adele Streeck of LA; and a grandson, Joseph Norman Salih of Virginia Beach.
The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m., Sat., Dec. 22, 2012 with a service to follow at 1 p.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow at Kempsville Masonic Lodge, 4869 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Donations may be made to Hope Haven Children/Adult Home, 300 N. Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 or to E.S.T.A.R.L. ( Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership) , Grand Chapter of VA, O.E.S., 500 Masonic Lane, Henrico, VA 23223. Please share your condolences with the family at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Salih
January 7, 2013
Willie, so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the call the other night to let me know about Mary and also Joe. You have my deepest sympathy. Comfort and peace to you at this time. Barbara Leland
December 23, 2012
Willie, we are so sorry for your loss, not only for your husband but also for your dear friend Mary. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda and Terry Tyson (Spring Hope, N.C.)
December 22, 2012
Dear Ms. Salih:
I am sorry for your loss of Mr. Salih. I am late reading the paper today & I just saw the article which is very nice. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Nonie
Evelyn and Bill Holliday
December 22, 2012
Willie,
A life well lived is a precious gift of hope, strength and grace from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place . It's filled with moments sweet and sad, with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy of joy and of pride a loving lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure . May it comfort you to remember that the gifts your loved one brought into the world will never be lost.
Love You,
Paul Downing
December 22, 2012
Wille, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was a great mason& shriner. God bless. Paul
Magda Ferrell
December 22, 2012
Dear Willie
My sincere sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am blessed to have known Joe for so many years.
God Bless
Magda
December 22, 2012
Willie, My thoughts and prayers are with you.Star Love, Tenah Trull
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