Emile Assad Akkaoui, age 85, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Monday April 24,2017 at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital. Emile was born on July 27, 1931 in Tripoli, Lebanon to Assad and Jamileh (Mouwad) Akkaoui. From Birth to his final days, Emile nourished people around him with love, faith, and humor.
Survivors: He is survived by wife, Jacqueline and their five children: Joe and wife Juliette, Andre and wife Amal, Theresa wife of Salim Nassif, Lody wife of Elie Nassif, Zeina wife of Maroun Abi-Samra and was predeceased by his son Tony. To continue his legacy and love, Emile is survived by 17 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. Brothers Michael and John and Sisters Juliette Abi-Daher, Latifeh Barakat, Mariette Simrany, Samira Slieman and Ghilda Henein. He was predeceased by Brothers Said, Romeo, and Antoun.
Services: A Viewing will be held on Thursday April 27 from 6PM until 9PM and on Friday April 28 from 9 AM to 9:30AM at Weber Funeral Home 502 ridge Ave, in Allentown. To be followed by a 11 AM Service at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 55 South 4th Street in Easton. Burial to follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Allentown.