JOSEPH G. NAHRA age 85, beloved husband for 62 years of Najah (nee Hanna); loving father of Imad (wife Beth), Zahi (wife Bobbie Jo), Sanna Abouhassan (husband Joseph), Ziad (wife Karly), Richard (wife Alexis) and Joseph (wife Gina); devoted grandfather of Amie Matlock, Amanda Donaldson (husband Cole), Anthony, Michaella Keglovic (husband Spencer), Zachary, Bethany, Alexander, Andrew, Alexa, Hayden, William, Benjamin, Robert, Dominic and Jason and great-grandfather of Caden, Ethan and Evelyn; cherished son of the late Jerges and Wadad (nee Wakeem); dearest brother of Jackline Selwan (husband Jamil, deceased), Souheil (wife Najat), Antoine (wife Maggie), Fady (wife Therese) and the late Fouad (wife Souad) and Amale Nahra; dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle of many.
Joseph came to the US in 1970 where he resided in Cleveland Hts from 1970 – 1976 before settling in Lyndhurst. He attended school in Lebanon and was a carpenter and cabinet maker where he was the owner/operator of his own business. He enjoyed playing cards, golfing, fishing and gardening. Joseph was a very hard-working man that was devoted to his family. He was also social with a great sense of humor and very intelligent, as he spoke 6 different languages. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Joseph to American Lung Cancer Society (CLICK HERE) or St. Maron Catholic Church (CLICK HERE)
Family and friends are requested to meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, May 5, 2023, at St. Maron Catholic Church, 1245 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland at 10:30 AM. Burial following at Knollwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Joseph at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) THURSDAY 4 – 8 PM with Prayers of Incense at 4:30 pm.
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Joan Donaldson
To the family of Joe Nahra,
I am so sorry for your loss, my memory of Joe is dancing at Amannda’s wedding and having a great time with his family. May you find peace in your great memories of all you family gatherings
Frankshaker
Rest In Peace Joe , you will be missed , and I will remember the good time on the golf course .your Friend ,Frank shaker
Brian and Danielle Eisenberg
Our thoughts go out to you and your entire family. Your dad was the definition of hard work and perseverance coming to this country with nothing and raising an amazing family. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Carrie Biery
I’m so sorry for your loss. Love you Amie!
Diane Capogna
Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. May you find peace in each other’s company and knowing he is in a better place and no longer suffering.
Rita and George Asfour
May he rest in peace condolences to the entire family
George and Raghida Asfour
Berna sfeir wife of Georges Nahra
May your soul rest in eternal peace our dear uncle
Kristin Olsen Kiser
Dear Sanna and Family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear father. His spirit remains in the hearts of your family, clearly carrying on his legacy in his honor. Take care, Kris (Olsen) Kiser
Toufic and Arlette Youssef
May Joe’s beautiful soul rest in eternal peace! Our condolences to the entire family ✝️
Deborah A Duncan
Joe, Lifting you and the Nahra family up in my prayers. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family in this time of bereavement.
Deborah Duncan
Nancy’s Jackson Woldt and Ansel Woldt
To Ziad, Karly and all the family
Our prayers to you all at this sad time
Ansel and I are just learning of your Dad’s passing and are sending lots of loving energy your way