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Samia Najimy

1928 - 2015

Samia Najimy obituary, 1928-2015, San Diego, CA

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

Samia Najimy Obituary

Najimy, Samia (nee: Massery/Hajj) 10/03/1928 ~ 03/05/2015 SAN DIEGO -- Samia was born and raised in Lebanon, graduated with honors from the American School for Girls in Beirut and spoke five languages. In 1946 Samia, her father Joseph, bothers Adib, Fred and Jamil, and her Aunt Alice and Uncle Michel, sailed to the U.S. Samia lived in Massachusetts until she met and married Fred Najimy. In 1950, they moved to San Diego raised their kids: Mona, Elaine, Tom and Kathy Najimy. They were married for 25 years. Fred died in 1971. Samia then married Emile Hajj. They had a wonderful 20 years together until Emile passed away. Samia is survived by her brother Jamil, her four children, eight grand and great grand children. Samia is most known for her generosity, infectious smile, warm heart, hilarious sense of humor and is famous for her outstanding cooking of delicious Lebanese Food. Samia Massery Najimy Hajj made everyone she knew feel special. She was abundantly loved and celebrated by all who met her and will be forever remembered for her wit and generosity of heart and spirit. She has left a legacy of love and acceptance. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to her favorite charities: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: www.stjude.org Being Alive San Diego: www.beingalivesd.com or the Lebanon Relief Fund.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 15, 2015.

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Lorraine Miale

October 3, 2019

Our deepest condolences to Kathy and her family. The Miales.

Lorraine Miale

October 3, 2019

My deepest condolences to Kathy and your family. Lorraine Miale

March 23, 2015

To Mona and Kathy and family: We were saddened to learn of your mother's death. Our experience of her was always as a happy, fun-loving, warm and gracious woman. We are sorry for this huge loss for you all.
Sending healing thoughts and energy,
Sam and Michele

Marcia McLatchy

March 17, 2015

We will always treasure our times/memories with Samia and family. Everyone counted in her book, always willing to talk, share a good story or fix some special food. She loved and adored her family and they in turn loved her so dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love and Blessings, Marcia & Liane

Paul Gomez

March 16, 2015

I am linked to Samia and the Lebanese community through marriage. I know her family well. Samia was always kind, welcoming, and very hospitable when I visited her and Emile. I'm so sorry for your loss. Blessings upon your family.

David Snyder

March 15, 2015

Dear Kathy- so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful mother. Even after so many years, I can still remember her loving smile and presence during our days in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love.

March 15, 2015

Condolences from Tedd Bunce

Lorna Longerbeam-Odegaard

March 15, 2015

I knew your Mother when I was a young girl at Euclid Elementary school and was in the same grade as Tommy and knew Kathy as well. My Mother Phyllis Longerbeam and your mother were friends during our younger years and she spoke highly of your Mother. It is hard to loose your mother and my heart goes out to all of your family. She was lucky to have such a wonderful family.

Eternal Life

Sammy Gross

March 15, 2015

To the family and friends of Samia our hearts go out to each of you. Kathy this is Sammy Gross and John Shelton from the Number One Fifth days along with the Live Wires. The loss of a parent is never easy but cherish the memories and yet know they are always with you. Hope you remember us since we shared so much history in our early years...and of course there was always Jimmy Wong's Golden Dragon. Hope you know how proud of YOU we are. Email me...would love to stay in the loop...nothing more. Hugs....

I was blessed to see pure unconditonal love between Samia and Mona. I feel blessed to have been included in Samia's great family. I will miss her

christine shuttleworth

March 15, 2015

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