Obituary of Edward E. Awad

Edward E. Awad, age 78, of Westvale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Born in Syracuse, NY to the late George Awad and Selwa Awad Khammar. He was President of his Central High School Senior Class and was a proud graduate of Syracuse University. Ed was the first in his family to attend college. On June 21, 1959 he married Janet Kammar. She would forever remain his bride and the love of his life. Together they raised five loving, supportive children, Edward (Shirley), Anne Marie (Paul) LaRose, Christine (Dan) Wachna, Michaele (Jim) Ferretti, and Elizabeth (Jim) Gunnip. They were blessed with 10 grandchildren, Amanda and Michael Awad, Paul, Josh, Alexis and Dominique LaRose, Lindsay and Julia Wachna, Jordan and Gabrielle Gunnip. They were the recipients of his unconditional love and many life lessons. He is also survived by his brother Andrew G. Awad and an enormous family of in-laws, nieces and nephews and cousins. Ed was predeceased by his siblings, Victor and Fred Awad and Victoria Sopp and by his nephews, Alfred Awad and Chuckie Sopp. Ed was a loving husband, father, papa and brother. His support and encouragement was the constant that his family was privileged to receive. He applauded every achievement and comforted every disappointment. Ed enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved watching their sporting events. Ed was a strong believer in his faith. He was a lifelong member of Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church. He was chairman and Treasurer of the Parish Council, sang in the church choir and participated in several church festivities. He was a devoted member of The Order of Saint Ignatius. Ed retired from Kemper Insurance after many years of service in the Human Resource Department. Calling hours are 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, September 12th at St. Elias Orthodox Church, 4988 Onondaga Rd. Funeral services are at 10:00 am at St. Elias Orthodox Church, on Saturday, September 13th. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Saint Elias Building Fund.