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Abraham Kalil Obituary

KALIL Abraham Sam Kalil, 62, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida on March 22, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1947 in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Sam and Nabiha Kalil. He graduated from Valdosta High School in 1965, and went on to attend Valdosta State College. After finishing college, he began his career with the Pantry Pride supermarket chain, where he quickly advanced to become a store manager. After his employment with Pantry Pride, he became a business entrepreneur and opened the Sultan Sandwich Shop in Jacksonville, Florida. After successfully operating his sandwich shop for 12 years, he sold the business and joined Beaver Street Foods in Jacksonville, which was later acquired by Sysco Corporation. He was employed with Sysco as a sales representative until his retirement in 2008. In 1973, he married Margaret Rose Fawwal, his wife of 37 years. He is survived by his loving wife Margie Kalil; son, Anthony Kalil; daughter, Christina Toney (Thomas Jr.); daughter, Melissa Farhat (Michael); sister, Laurice Ghannam (Adel); brother, Sam Kalil Jr. (Frieda); sister, Sue Rafidi; and brother John Kalil (Sheila). He had four granddaughters, who brought him some of the greatest joy in his later years: Leah Toney, Nicole Toney, Sophia Toney, and Kaley Farhat. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was a longtime member of numerous business, religious, and charitable organizations, including the St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church and Ramallah Club of Jacksonville. The family will receive friends and family for a viewing at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church, 6300 Bowden Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32216, followed by the Trisagion service at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church, 6300 Bowden Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32216, and will be officiated by Fr. Kamal Al-Rahil. Burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery directly after the service. The funeral arrangements will be handled by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Homes, 4115 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2010.

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Linda Johns

April 1, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Kalil family. Through many years of working with Abe at both Beaver Street and Sysco, I have to say Abe was a joy to work with and always a very pleasant, thoughful and caring man. May he rest in the arms of the Lord.

Linda Johns

March 28, 2010

Margie,
I was so sad to read the news about
Abe's passing. He was such a wonderful person. I have very fond memories of him and your family. You and the family are in my prayers.
Bonnie Cranmer (Koury)

George Eubank

March 25, 2010

Margie I am so sad to here about Abe. He will be missed at our office. He was always a pleasure as a patient and person. If there is anything that I can ever do for you please don't hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,

George Eubank

Ron & Beverly Daniel

March 25, 2010

Margie, Our prayers are with you and your family. Abe was a great person.

Julie Collins

March 25, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with the Kalil family at this most difficult time. I was blessed to work with Abe and he was always very kind and brave. God bless you and strengthen you in the days to come.

March 24, 2010

We lost another angel when we lost Abe. My prayers to all the family.

Vikki Kopp

March 24, 2010

Margie, I lift you and your family up to God in prayer. I ask God to comfort and strengthen you.

My condolences,
Kristin Kincade

Warren & Carol Douglass

March 24, 2010

To all of the Kalil family. My husband and I worked with Abe at Beaver Street Foods. We are sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Abe.
Warren & Carol Douglass

Janet Carroll

March 24, 2010

Margie, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God will comfort you as you find joy in the love and memories you and Abe created together.
My condolences,
Janet Carroll

March 24, 2010

Margie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort at this time through God and the many loving memories that you have of Abe. Look to the Heavens, and you will feel your guardian angel always watching over each of you.

Our condolences,
Jeannie & Alan Levo

March 24, 2010

We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Peace be with you always.

Sincerely,

Robert and Marcia Lapp

March 24, 2010

Abe was one of the bravest & strongest men I have ever known. He was truely an example to others. I will miss his smile & encouragement.
My condolences,
Joe Mize

Susan Durham

March 24, 2010

Sue, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time in your lives. May the peace of our Lord bring you comfort.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Susan Durham

Barbara Brown and Family

March 23, 2010

John:

I'm so sorry to read of the death of your brother. Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Shawn and Meredith Starr

March 23, 2010

Dear Melissa and family,
We are so sorry for the loss your family has suffered. All of you are in our prayers as you remember your dad and celebrate his life!

Kimmie Baughman

March 23, 2010

Our dearest Anthony and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear the news of your loss. May you always be comforted by the memories you have created with him and also by the love you have shared.

Sending you our prayers and hugs.

The Baughman's

Bill White

March 23, 2010

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Kalil family. Your family has always shown great kindness to me through the years, and I have been honored to have you as friends.

Bill and Judy White

March 23, 2010

To the entire Kalil family, We are so sorry to hear about Abe, it's difficult to bear the loss of someone so close. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Omar and Janie Essa and family

Kim Harris

March 23, 2010

Kalil Family,
We love you all so much and were so saddened to hear the news of Abe's passing (often a second dad to me). May his memory live on forever through the hearts of those who loved him.
All our love, Kim and Johnny Harris

Butterfield Diana

March 23, 2010

Margie,
May you find comfort in the loving family and memories you and Abe created. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diana and Dave Butterfield

March 23, 2010

Attorney Kalil, we were sadden to hear the passing of your beloved brother. Our prayers and thoughts with you and your family at this time.

Our Deepest Sympathy
Mary Ann Richardson
Lucious Richardson III

March 23, 2010

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kalil family.

Sincerely,
Deidra (Samples) Shore

Blue Crab Crabhouse

March 23, 2010

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of this fine gentleman. Abe was our account rep for many years and always had a humorous story to tell on his weekly visits to our business. He will missed.
May you dine at the banquet table of the heavens.

Prayers to the family.

March 23, 2010

Margie,
We loved Abe so very much. We send our sympathy and love to you and your children. With much love, Ron and Carol Harrison

Pat Downs

March 23, 2010

We were saddened to hear of Abe's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Bill & Pat Downs

Matthew Britt

March 23, 2010

My dear friend Anthony...my condolences and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of loss. May you feel the hands of comfort from God as you grieve...and the warmth of his love as you celebrate the life of your Father.

March 23, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Kalil family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may his memory be eternal.

George and Violette Louh and family

March 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

The Baken Family

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