Salim Khabazeh
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend;

Salim Khabazeh, 84, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday January 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the devoted husband for over 55 years of Lila (Altali) Khabazeh, who survives him.

Born in Saidnaya, Syria, December 5, 1937, the son of the late Naif and the late Wadia (Lutfi) Khabazeh, he received his education in Syria before emigrating to the United States.

Salim was a talented and very well respected singer of poetry. He had a beautiful voice, and along with his brothers, he performed for many years on television in Syria. These performances were viewed nationwide and offered great pride for his family.

Salim had a genuine and lovable personality and was a dear friend to many all throughout the Middle East and from many different walks of life.

He was a Godfather to over 50 children.

Salim was longtime member of St. George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Lowell.

Prior to his retirement, Salim worked at Market Basket for over 25 years.

Besides his wife, Salim is survived by three daughters Wadia S. Khabazeh of Lowell, Rafif S. Khabazeh and her husband John Simon of St. Paul, MN and Nadia S. Khabazeh and her husband Juan “Sandy” Mendoza of Lawrence, MA; two sons Naif S. Khabazeh of Lowell and Moufak S. “Mike” Khabazeh and his wife Jena of Dracut; eight grandchildren, two brothers George Khabazeh and his wife Samira and Abdullah Khabazeh and his wife Aseen Alkhoury all of Syria; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation to be held on Wednesday January 12, 2022, at the TRANSFIGURATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH in LOWELL from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 A.M. followed by his Funeral Service in the Church at 11 o’clock. Burial will follow at the Westlawn II Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family will be setting up a memorial for the deceased in his hometown of Saidnaya, Syria. Checks can be made payable to wife, Lila Khabazeh. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL – MA - (978) 458-8768.

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• 2022-01-12 22:08:12 | Jehad Keriaki  - R.I.P
  May the soul of uncle Salim Rest In Peace. He was truly beloved, and he loved truly.

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