Obituary – Youssef “Joe” Abou-Hamad

“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24.

Youssef “Joe” Abou-Hamad
Born in Saghbine, Lebanon on March 19, 1959. Passed away in Ottawa, Canada on Friday, December 22, 2023.
Beloved son of the late Habib Mikhael Abou-Hamad and Nouhad Abou-Hamad (née Haddad).
Loving husband of Maria Abou-Hamad (née Farhat).
Much loved father of Charbel, Elie and Marianne.
Dear brother of Najla (late Samih Haddad), Marie (late Chawki Hajjar), Mikhael (Najah Rizk), Tony, Raghida (Rabih Aoun), and Georges.
He will be greatly missed by his many friends, cousins, nephews, and nieces.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at Saint Charbel Parish, Ottawa Maronite Catholic Church, 245 Donald Street, Ottawa,  followed by  funeral service.
Interment at Beechwood Cemetery.
For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation ,  the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation  or  Saint Charbel Church would be greatly appreciated.