George Salem Hassan

December 22, 2011. He was born in Ramallah, Palestine on October 15, 1944 and immigrated to America in 1956. He committed his love to his wife, Cecil, of 42 years on a great day in history when Neil Armstrong first landed on the moon. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He worked tirelessly his entire life to provide for his loving family. George is predeceased by his father Salem, mother Subha and sister Siham. He leaves behind his wife Cecile, son George, Jr. (Ceci); daughters Daune (Sam), Adrienne (Frank), Laila (Mark) and Angie (Anthony); brother Fred (Ann); sisters Sue and Samyia (Essa); grandchildren Said Jordan, Brittany, Ciara, Nicholas, Gabriella, Hannah, Khalil Carson, Ava, Lucas, Heidi, Caitlyn and Oliver; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held at San Jose Catholic Church, 3619 Toledo Road, where the family will receive friends starting at 6:00pm and a service at 7:00pm on Monday, December 26. The funeral will be on Tuesday, December 27 at 11:00am at San Jose Catholic Church with a Burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 4115 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32207. (904) 346-3808. www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com

.