Joseph Nimey

Mr. Joseph Nimey
Utica & Deerfield, NY
Mr. Joseph Giddo Nimey, 94, passed away with his loved ones by his side on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at the Heritage Health Care Center. He was born in Baskinta, Lebanon, February 8, 1915, a son of Namtella and Nora (Haddad) (Nehaime) Nimey. In 1920, along with his brother, Mitchell, Joe came to this country. He was married on November 23, 1932, to the former Isabelle Haddad. His beloved Isabelle passed away on June 25, 1974. Mr. Nimey began working in the produce business in Richfield Springs and later as a grocer with his brothers-in-law in Rome for many years. He then was employed by A. Cardamones and Sons for over ten years. More recently, he opened Nimeys Sunoco on Bleecker St. and Culver Ave. in Utica, which he operated for many years. He was a founding member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Joe was an avid golfer and always took great pride in his two Hole in Ones. Gardening was his greatest joy and his expertise in the garden was the envy of his family. Joe also enjoyed many winters in Florida. Mr. Nimey is survived five sons and daughters-in-law, Norman and Patricia Nimey of Schuyler, Joseph and Marjorie Nimey of Deerfield, Michael and Kathy Nimey of Holland Patent, Richard and Cynthia Nimey of Clinton, and Raymond and Melody Nimey of Sarasota, FL; seventeen beloved grandchildren; twenty four great and two great-great-grandchildren; and Joe also leaves his beloved companion, Dorothy. Also surviving are his siblings, Albert Nassar, Frieda Baddour, Louis and Joy Nassar, Raymond and Connie Nassar, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Mitchell Nimey. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by the funeral service at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church with Rev. Father James Guirguis, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at St. Georges Church on the corner of South St. and Brinckerhoff Ave. in Utica. The family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Heritage Home for their loving care of Joe and his family during his stay there. In lieu of floral offerings, please consider donations to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church or your own favorite charity. Arrangements are with The Matt Funeral Home of Utica. Online Memorials at www.mattfuneralhome.com
Joseph Nimey