GEORGE R. SALWAN age 82; beloved husband for 45 years of Eva (nee Khoury); loving father of Rita Abboud (husband Nessib), Gabriel (wife Jessica) and Amy Sergo (husband Lino); devoted grandfather of Eli, Mark, Clare, Alyssa and Lena; cherished son of the late Rasheed and Wardieh (nee Daher); dearest brother of the late Tanous and Boutros; dear uncle and great-uncle of many.
George was born on May 27, 1931 in Aitaneet,Lebanon. He lived in Lyndhurst and previously resided in Cleveland Heights for a combined total of 51 years. George was a parishioner of St. Maron Catholic Church and a member of the Aitaneet Brotherhood Foundation. He owned a restaurant in Cleveland Heights, enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. George was an avid fan of the Browns and Cleveland Indians. His family remembers him as strong, hardworking, good at crunching numbers, stern and wise.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Maron Catholic Church, 1245 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of George at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) on TUESDAY from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Prayers of Incense at 7:00 PM.
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Marty Burke
George made me the best hamburger at The Pine, and shared his best tomatoes and eggplant. He is in my thoughts, and will remain in my heart forever.
John and Jill Ghosn
Eva, Rita, Gabe and Amy…we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that you will keep memories close to you and have the comfort in knowing what a wonderful man George was. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all.
Francys Franco
My deepest condolence to you as well as all of your family. I will go and visit you at home later. Sincerely, francys