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FARAH Nick Hanna Farah, Sr., 88, passed away on May 21, 2012. He was born on April 21, 1924. A native of Ramallah, Palestine he called Jacksonville home since 1950. He was a businessman and restaurateur, owning, Farah s Gazebo Caf in Arlington for 32 years. He was a Charter Member of the Ramallah American Club. He had an unfailing commitment to his family and friends, his love of people made him a friend to all. He could always be found sitting in Nick s Corner when working in his restaurant and was affectionately known as Godfather . He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Suad Bajalia Farah, and his 5 children, John Hanna Farah, Sumterville, Nick Farah, Jr and his wife Sayeh, Gainesville; Debbie Sue Farah, Orlando; Donna Ghanayem and her husband Salem, Jacksonville; Denise Sarakbi and her husband Wael, Jacksonville and 6 grandchildren, Nicole Ghanayem, Lindsey Farah, Joey Ghanayem, Nick Farah III, Samantha Ghanayem and Samira Sarakbi. He is predeceased by his father , Hanna Elias Farah, his mother, Nijmeh Hassan Farah, and his sister , Badia Farah Farhat. He is survived by his brother, Aziz Farah (Samira), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation and Memorial Service will be held Wednesday (TODAY) May 23, 2012 at 6:00PM, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 6300 Bowden Rd. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 24 at 10:00AM, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. 6300 Bowden Rd. Arrangements made by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 23, 2012.

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Hassounah Ashchi

July 12, 2012

My sincere sympathies are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss. prayers and thoughts are with you all the time.

Andrew Jackson

May 30, 2012

I sold some property for Nick and Sue years ago. Jan Goodman buyer didn't want to give me the cash. I called the gazebo and told Nick "hey Nick Goodman doesn't want to give me the money. Nick said put him on the phone, "Nick "Jan give Larry the Money" Goodman hearing him agreed then. I called Nick Me: hey Nick I got the money" Nick: "Bring them to me" I got in my truck and didn't stop driving until I pulled up at the gazebo. everything went well. That is the Nick I knew from childhood until that time. Trust, hard at times, always fair. You could never tell 100% of the time what he was thinking, but a decent man and a friendly person...he will be missed 45th. st will never forget him regardless to who is in that building.. (Larry...) childhood name

Lynne Stanfield

May 28, 2012

My sincere sympathies are with you all at this time. It was easy to see what a loving man he was with such a loving family. You are all in my prayers.

Noel Calas

May 27, 2012

John, Nick and Family, I am so sorry for our loss, as you know I loved Godfather like he was my own. This is a great loss, but now he is with God, no longer suffering and waiting for all of us drinking Arak!!!!!.

Chris Stewart

May 25, 2012

John, Nick and the Farah family; we are truly saddened at the passing of "Godfather". You have our deepest sympathies.
Christopher, Daryl and Wanda Stewart

Felicia Fort

May 24, 2012

Sue and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I remember all the fun years at Farah's Gazebo. Although I lost touch with you after you guys closed, you have always remained dear to my heart.

May God bless you now and always!

Michael & Sandy Antonopoulos

May 24, 2012

Sue and Family, We are thinking of you this morning as you lay Nick to rest. We pray that God may grant peace to Nick's soul and keep the family in His grace granting them comfort and fond memories of Nick's time on this earth.

Tim Hawarah

May 24, 2012

To all of The Farah family, I am very sorry for your loss. I remember some fun times at the restaurant and always enjoyed talking to Nick.
God Bless......

Sammy Batteh

May 24, 2012

Aunt Suad, Donna,Salem and Family, we are sorry for your loss. Our condolences go out to your family from ours. You are in our prayers.
The Family of Mary Fuad Batteh

Fran Hendricks

May 24, 2012

My sincere sympathy to family and friends.

Mike, Cindy, and Amy Hanauer

May 23, 2012

Donna and Family,
We are so sad to hear of father Nick's passing. May GOD and the passing of time give you all the strength and peace you need to hold all the precious memories of happier times close to your hearts. The Farah family has always treated us like extended family. We feel your loss. GOD bless you all.

Maha Oweis & Family

May 23, 2012

Our love and condolences goes out to the Farah family, I will miss Nick very much he was like a father to me .. Very sorry for this loss.

Jessica Gilstrap

May 23, 2012

Debbie, I just want you and your family to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. The loss of your father, Nick, sounds like such a great loss to many. God Bless you all.

Marie and Pauline Savino

May 23, 2012

Donna and Salem, please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your father and know that you, along with your family will be in our prayers. Marie and Pauline Savino

Chester Simmons

May 23, 2012

I'm glad to have met Nick. I'm fortunate to have been able to spend some time with him and his family. My best wishes go out to Sue and the rest of the family. Love Chester

May 23, 2012

Sue and Family: Nancy and I are truly sorry to learn of Nick's passing. He was a true friend always showing compassion for others and his williness to help. He was an icon in Arlington and he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
May God give you comfort and strength to get through this most difficult time.
Don & Nancy Marx

Sandy Barata

May 23, 2012

Praying for all of the family - so sorry for your loss. God Bless each of you and give you peace during this sad time.

linda onyebuchi

May 23, 2012

Mrs Sue Farah and family, am very sorry for your loss. Nick was a good man, truly loved by his family and friends and we will all miss him. may he find perfect peace in the bosom of the lord.

Michael, Martina, Kristen, Michael Jr. & Michelle Bajalia

May 23, 2012

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Farah family. Very sorry for your loss. May he Rest in Peace.

Barbie Goodwin

May 23, 2012

Denise, I would like to express my sincere condolences on the recent passing father. May God bless and comfort you and your family at this time.

Brad & Catherine Wright

May 23, 2012

You can measure a man by his children. And we called Debbie a dear friend. A life well lived and loved by family and friends.

Rima Maron

May 23, 2012

Aunt Sue, John, Debbie, Nick, Donna, Denise and Amo Aziz and family we are very sorry for you loss. May GOD give each of you peace in knowing that he was truly loved and will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.

Lori Rukab-Grassi

May 23, 2012

Auntie Sue and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Nick will be missed. May he rest in peace.

James/Betty Brown

May 23, 2012

Donna, our prayers are with you and your family. May God give each of you peace in knowing dad was well loved by all. May his legacy strengthen you and may his love always be present.

Terri Worden (Brown)

May 23, 2012

Farah family, Nick is an outstanding person loved by all. His smile & wisdom will surely be missed. I remember going to Farahs & he was always in his"corner" laughing & socializing with who ever stopped in. RIP Mr. Nick May God bless the Farah family in their time of need. Hes in heaven with Mr Ramsey now in their "corner" catching up on old times.

Sharon Pierce

May 23, 2012

Memory Eternal

May 23, 2012

Our prayers and condolences to Sue and family.

Darrell and Chester Simmons
Decatur, Georgia

Bobby Farah

May 23, 2012

Aunt Sue, John, Debbie,Nick,Donna and Denise and family. I am sorry for your loss, Uncle Nick was such a great man and so good to all of us. We will miss him very much. May he rest in peace. I know he will live in our hearts forever. Bobby Farah and family.

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