Obituary – Rita Kassis

“I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth in Me, though he may die, he shall live” (John 11:24)

Rita Nicholas Kassis

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dearest Rita on September 16, 2025, at the age of 50. 

She is the beloved daughter of Hilda Kassis and the late Nicholas Kassis, and loving sister of Randa (Ibrahim El-Sayegh) and Rabih. 

Rita lived her life in dedication to her family, who she loved endlessly. She touched each of their lives in ways that can not be captured with words. She was selfless, smart,  kind, and generous to her core. She will be profoundly missed by her nephews, Georges and Marc, her god-children, Anthony and Elias, her family, and all her friends, who she considered  family. 

Rita had the purest soul and put everyone’s needs before her own. Though she left us far too soon, she will remain in our hearts always.

A private memorial service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025. For those wishing, donations to the Cancer Society or St. Elias Cathedral would be appreciated.