Basem Issa Mardini, of Jacksonville, Florida, age 54, passed away April 9, 2019. Basem was born on June 29, 1964 in Irbid, Jordan to Issa Mardini and Hind Mardini. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Basem will be deeply and sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Basem is preceded in death by his parents, Issa and Hind Mardini, and most recently his brother, Moatasem Mardini. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Wedad Mardini; his two daughters, Deana and Sophia Mardini; brothers Bassam (Carolin) Mardini, Isam (Sarah) Mardini, and Asem Mardini; numerous nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 6300 Bowden Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32216 with The Very Reverend Archpriest Fr. Kamal Al-Rahil officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.
HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK AND FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, is serving the family.