Suddenly on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the age of 79. Beloved father of Jordan and Jonathan. Dear brother of Marie (Benny), Eddie (Laura) and George (Georgette). Predeceased by his brothers Nicholas and Frank (Doreen) and sisters Wedad (the late Toufic), Nahia (the late Joseph) and Olga (Slaiman). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, on Thursday, January 26 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. Funeral service on Friday, January 27 at 10 am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral. Interment Beechwood Cemetery. Donations in memory of Joe may be made to St. Elias Cathedral.