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William Habeeb, 87, of Watertown

Story Published: Jun 11, 2012 at 3:02 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 12, 2012 at 5:48 AM EDT

William Habeeb, 87, of Cooper St, died Sunday evening at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Mr. Habeeb was born May 15, 1925 in Watertown to Lotaf and Shemsie Habeeb. He was a graduate of Watertown High School and served in the United States Navy during WWII. He returned home to operate the Red & White grocery store on Mill St., along with his brothers, for over 50 years until retiring in 1985.

Mr. Habeeb was a member and past treasurer for the Northside Improvement League, a lifetime member of the Watertown Elks, the Italian American Club and  the Watertown American Legion.  He enjoyed bass fishing, gardening and loved sports especially the New York Yankees and the New York Giants.

Surviving is his wife Emily (Artz)  Habeeb; three children and their spouses, John (Sandra) Habeeb, Watertown; Sharon (Karl) McGrann, Charlotte, NC; Mark (Diane) Habeeb, Sackets Harbor. His  grandchildren Adam (Jennifer Vespa) McGrann, Charlotte, NC, Ryan McGrann, Charlotte, NC;  Dylan Habeeb and his fiancé Sarah Ward, Watertown.  His sisters- in-law Hannah Habeeb, Watertown, Kamley Habeeb, Joanne Derrigo, Carthage.  A brother in law Kirk Taylor, Chaumont; many nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by three brothers George , Victor and Nagia Habeeb and sisters Mary Rezak, Emily Khammar, Alice Habeeb and Rose Feisthamel.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, June 13th, 1pm at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, with Rev. Walter Giles officiating. Burial will follow in North Watertown Cemetery.  Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4pm-7pm at the funeral home.  A reception will be held at Sboros Restaurant, 836 Coffeen St., following the burial service on Wednesday.

Contributions may be made in his honor to the North Side Improvement League, Watertown.

Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.


 
Saturday, May 18, 2013
, Watertown, NY

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