FRED ESPARE ABBOUD, SR.
(September 23, 1931-September 9, 2015)
Fred Espare Abboud Sr., almost 84, the self-proclaimed Mayor of Brooklyn (Duval County, FL) has passed on to his home in heaven on September 9th, 2015. On that evening, Fred was surrounded by family and friends to bring him comfort and tender our goodbyes. Our comfort is supported knowing that he will be resting with family members he has missed. His parents, Albert Abboud (1912, LA-1980, Jacksonville, FL) and Libby (Soud) Abboud (1907, Syria-1993, Jacksonville, FL), and his adored wife, Sylvia (Younan) Abboud (1940, Detroit, MI-2008, Duval County, FL) predeceased him. He will surely be with people that he so loved. For the rest of us, the privileged people that knew him will be remembering the wonderful man that he was. He always made everyone feel like family.
He was born September 23, 1931 in Louisiana. He and his parents and brother, Thomas, moved to Jacksonville, Duval County, FL about 1936. Fred graduated from Robert E. Lee High School here in Jacksonville, FL, then attended SWI in Lafayette, Louisiana. Shortly after starting school, Fred decided to serve his country and joined the US Navy. There he proudly served as a boson mate during the Korean War. After his service, Fred joined his father in their family business, Abboud's Grocery and Market.
For over 60 years he supported his community, was recognized by the local churches, and was awarded the Emancipation Proclamation Award for the service he provided in the Brooklyn/Mixontown community in Jacksonville. His customers were like family to Fred, and he treated them with respect and love, which they returned to him tenfold. Some of his greatest joys came from
spending time with his family near and far. He always loved seeing everyone together and spending time with all. Whether it was a holiday weekend in St. Augustine, a crawfish boil in a backyard or a simple dinner get together, Fred never realized those times also enriched our lives.
His son, Fred Abboud Jr., two daughters, Pam Abboud and Angie (Abboud) Lavarias, and her husband, Benjamin "Benny" Lavarias, beloved granddaughter, Lauren Lavarias, two brothers, Thomas "Tom" Abboud, and his wife, Mary Abboud, and Donald Abboud, and his wife, Mary Abboud, and sister, Darlene (Abboud) Toney, widow of late Thomas "Tom" Toney, survived him. The family received friends and family on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hardage Giddens Funeral Home at 4115 Hendricks Avenue. His funeral service was held at Lakewood Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 1:00 PM at 2001 University Boulevard West with Reverend Vickie Bossuot, officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery at 4535 Main Street, Jacksonville FL 32206. HARDAGE-GIDDENS, HENDRICKS CHAPEL, 4115 Hendricks Avenue is serving the family.
Paternal grandparents: Espare Abboud (1885, Lebanon-1954, Lafayette, LA) and Saleema (Slahoud) Abboud, (1888, Lebanon-1953, Lafayette, LA)
Funeral Home
Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home
4115 Hendricks Ave Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-3808
His original obituary was published in the Florida Times-Union on September, 11, 2015, and was made available by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home on Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL in association with Dignity Memorial. A gallery of individual and family photographs is available for viewing at the funeral home website, along with a guestbook. Additional sources: U.S. Federal Census Records, various genealogical and family tree research websites.
(September 23, 1931-September 9, 2015)
Fred Espare Abboud Sr., almost 84, the self-proclaimed Mayor of Brooklyn (Duval County, FL) has passed on to his home in heaven on September 9th, 2015. On that evening, Fred was surrounded by family and friends to bring him comfort and tender our goodbyes. Our comfort is supported knowing that he will be resting with family members he has missed. His parents, Albert Abboud (1912, LA-1980, Jacksonville, FL) and Libby (Soud) Abboud (1907, Syria-1993, Jacksonville, FL), and his adored wife, Sylvia (Younan) Abboud (1940, Detroit, MI-2008, Duval County, FL) predeceased him. He will surely be with people that he so loved. For the rest of us, the privileged people that knew him will be remembering the wonderful man that he was. He always made everyone feel like family.
He was born September 23, 1931 in Louisiana. He and his parents and brother, Thomas, moved to Jacksonville, Duval County, FL about 1936. Fred graduated from Robert E. Lee High School here in Jacksonville, FL, then attended SWI in Lafayette, Louisiana. Shortly after starting school, Fred decided to serve his country and joined the US Navy. There he proudly served as a boson mate during the Korean War. After his service, Fred joined his father in their family business, Abboud's Grocery and Market.
For over 60 years he supported his community, was recognized by the local churches, and was awarded the Emancipation Proclamation Award for the service he provided in the Brooklyn/Mixontown community in Jacksonville. His customers were like family to Fred, and he treated them with respect and love, which they returned to him tenfold. Some of his greatest joys came from
spending time with his family near and far. He always loved seeing everyone together and spending time with all. Whether it was a holiday weekend in St. Augustine, a crawfish boil in a backyard or a simple dinner get together, Fred never realized those times also enriched our lives.
His son, Fred Abboud Jr., two daughters, Pam Abboud and Angie (Abboud) Lavarias, and her husband, Benjamin "Benny" Lavarias, beloved granddaughter, Lauren Lavarias, two brothers, Thomas "Tom" Abboud, and his wife, Mary Abboud, and Donald Abboud, and his wife, Mary Abboud, and sister, Darlene (Abboud) Toney, widow of late Thomas "Tom" Toney, survived him. The family received friends and family on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hardage Giddens Funeral Home at 4115 Hendricks Avenue. His funeral service was held at Lakewood Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 1:00 PM at 2001 University Boulevard West with Reverend Vickie Bossuot, officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery at 4535 Main Street, Jacksonville FL 32206. HARDAGE-GIDDENS, HENDRICKS CHAPEL, 4115 Hendricks Avenue is serving the family.
Paternal grandparents: Espare Abboud (1885, Lebanon-1954, Lafayette, LA) and Saleema (Slahoud) Abboud, (1888, Lebanon-1953, Lafayette, LA)
Funeral Home
Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home
4115 Hendricks Ave Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-3808
His original obituary was published in the Florida Times-Union on September, 11, 2015, and was made available by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home on Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL in association with Dignity Memorial. A gallery of individual and family photographs is available for viewing at the funeral home website, along with a guestbook. Additional sources: U.S. Federal Census Records, various genealogical and family tree research websites.
FRED ESPARE ABBOUD, SR.
(September 23, 1931-September 9, 2015)
Fred Espare Abboud Sr., almost 84, the self-proclaimed Mayor of Brooklyn (Duval County, FL) has passed on to his home in heaven on September 9th, 2015. On that evening, Fred was surrounded by family and friends to bring him comfort and tender our goodbyes. Our comfort is supported knowing that he will be resting with family members he has missed. His parents, Albert Abboud (1912, LA-1980, Jacksonville, FL) and Libby (Soud) Abboud (1907, Syria-1993, Jacksonville, FL), and his adored wife, Sylvia (Younan) Abboud (1940, Detroit, MI-2008, Duval County, FL) predeceased him. He will surely be with people that he so loved. For the rest of us, the privileged people that knew him will be remembering the wonderful man that he was. He always made everyone feel like family.
He was born September 23, 1931 in Louisiana. He and his parents and brother, Thomas, moved to Jacksonville, Duval County, FL about 1936. Fred graduated from Robert E. Lee High School here in Jacksonville, FL, then attended SWI in Lafayette, Louisiana. Shortly after starting school, Fred decided to serve his country and joined the US Navy. There he proudly served as a boson mate during the Korean War. After his service, Fred joined his father in their family business, Abboud's Grocery and Market.
For over 60 years he supported his community, was recognized by the local churches, and was awarded the Emancipation Proclamation Award for the service he provided in the Brooklyn/Mixontown community in Jacksonville. His customers were like family to Fred, and he treated them with respect and love, which they returned to him tenfold. Some of his greatest joys came from
spending time with his family near and far. He always loved seeing everyone together and spending time with all. Whether it was a holiday weekend in St. Augustine, a crawfish boil in a backyard or a simple dinner get together, Fred never realized those times also enriched our lives.
His son, Fred Abboud Jr., two daughters, Pam Abboud and Angie (Abboud) Lavarias, and her husband, Benjamin "Benny" Lavarias, beloved granddaughter, Lauren Lavarias, two brothers, Thomas "Tom" Abboud, and his wife, Mary Abboud, and Donald Abboud, and his wife, Mary Abboud, and sister, Darlene (Abboud) Toney, widow of late Thomas "Tom" Toney, survived him. The family received friends and family on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hardage Giddens Funeral Home at 4115 Hendricks Avenue. His funeral service was held at Lakewood Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 1:00 PM at 2001 University Boulevard West with Reverend Vickie Bossuot, officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery at 4535 Main Street, Jacksonville FL 32206. HARDAGE-GIDDENS, HENDRICKS CHAPEL, 4115 Hendricks Avenue is serving the family.
Paternal grandparents: Espare Abboud (1885, Lebanon-1954, Lafayette, LA) and Saleema (Slahoud) Abboud, (1888, Lebanon-1953, Lafayette, LA)
Funeral Home
Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home
4115 Hendricks Ave Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-3808
His original obituary was published in the Florida Times-Union on September, 11, 2015, and was made available by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home on Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL in association with Dignity Memorial. A gallery of individual and family photographs is available for viewing at the funeral home website, along with a guestbook. Additional sources: U.S. Federal Census Records, various genealogical and family tree research websites.
(September 23, 1931-September 9, 2015)
Fred Espare Abboud Sr., almost 84, the self-proclaimed Mayor of Brooklyn (Duval County, FL) has passed on to his home in heaven on September 9th, 2015. On that evening, Fred was surrounded by family and friends to bring him comfort and tender our goodbyes. Our comfort is supported knowing that he will be resting with family members he has missed. His parents, Albert Abboud (1912, LA-1980, Jacksonville, FL) and Libby (Soud) Abboud (1907, Syria-1993, Jacksonville, FL), and his adored wife, Sylvia (Younan) Abboud (1940, Detroit, MI-2008, Duval County, FL) predeceased him. He will surely be with people that he so loved. For the rest of us, the privileged people that knew him will be remembering the wonderful man that he was. He always made everyone feel like family.
He was born September 23, 1931 in Louisiana. He and his parents and brother, Thomas, moved to Jacksonville, Duval County, FL about 1936. Fred graduated from Robert E. Lee High School here in Jacksonville, FL, then attended SWI in Lafayette, Louisiana. Shortly after starting school, Fred decided to serve his country and joined the US Navy. There he proudly served as a boson mate during the Korean War. After his service, Fred joined his father in their family business, Abboud's Grocery and Market.
For over 60 years he supported his community, was recognized by the local churches, and was awarded the Emancipation Proclamation Award for the service he provided in the Brooklyn/Mixontown community in Jacksonville. His customers were like family to Fred, and he treated them with respect and love, which they returned to him tenfold. Some of his greatest joys came from
spending time with his family near and far. He always loved seeing everyone together and spending time with all. Whether it was a holiday weekend in St. Augustine, a crawfish boil in a backyard or a simple dinner get together, Fred never realized those times also enriched our lives.
His son, Fred Abboud Jr., two daughters, Pam Abboud and Angie (Abboud) Lavarias, and her husband, Benjamin "Benny" Lavarias, beloved granddaughter, Lauren Lavarias, two brothers, Thomas "Tom" Abboud, and his wife, Mary Abboud, and Donald Abboud, and his wife, Mary Abboud, and sister, Darlene (Abboud) Toney, widow of late Thomas "Tom" Toney, survived him. The family received friends and family on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hardage Giddens Funeral Home at 4115 Hendricks Avenue. His funeral service was held at Lakewood Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 1:00 PM at 2001 University Boulevard West with Reverend Vickie Bossuot, officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery at 4535 Main Street, Jacksonville FL 32206. HARDAGE-GIDDENS, HENDRICKS CHAPEL, 4115 Hendricks Avenue is serving the family.
Paternal grandparents: Espare Abboud (1885, Lebanon-1954, Lafayette, LA) and Saleema (Slahoud) Abboud, (1888, Lebanon-1953, Lafayette, LA)
Funeral Home
Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home
4115 Hendricks Ave Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-3808
His original obituary was published in the Florida Times-Union on September, 11, 2015, and was made available by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home on Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL in association with Dignity Memorial. A gallery of individual and family photographs is available for viewing at the funeral home website, along with a guestbook. Additional sources: U.S. Federal Census Records, various genealogical and family tree research websites.
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U.S. Navy. Date of death missing from stone - Sept 09, 2015
In God's Loving Care.
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