Lebanese in Ottawa


The Lord Giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. “Job 1:21″

nesrallah-johnJohn Nesrallah
June 24, 1936 – December 18, 2016
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 80.
Loving husband of Jacqueline (née Janveau).
Beloved father of Nadine Saikaley (Rob).
Most devoted Jiddo of Laura, Michael, Ryan and Matthew.
Son of the late Naif and  Kamilla Nesrallah of Kafarmishki Lebanon.
Caring brother of Amira (late Simon Nesrallah), Samira ( late Nasry Nesrallah), Nawal (Gaby Nesrallah), Bud (Diane),  the late  Albert (Siham),  late Kamil (Sylvie) and late Sam (Mona).
Will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Family and friends may pay their respects at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Rd.  on Monday, December 19, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00  and 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016  at 10:00 am at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral,  2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Hope Cemetery.
The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation for the excellent care provided by the staff at St. Patrick’s Home Ottawa.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Orthodox Cathedral or the CHEO Foundation would be appreciated.