Alfred Guirguis Bishara
January 20 1923 - August 10 2011
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Tuesday August 16th 2011 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Funeral Mass
Wednesday August 17th 2011 at 10:00 am
St. Agatha Catholic Church
1860 Northam Road
Columbus
, Ohio 43221-3299
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Obituary
Alfred Guirguis Bishara, age 88, passed away peacefully in Port Orange, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Born in El Minya, Egypt on January 20, 1923. He was a gifted teacher, loving husband and devoted father. Alfred was awarded the King's Scholarship and studied at the Sorbonne in Paris. He came to the United States in 1964 to assure his family a better life. Alfred taught Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky from 1964-1966. He then taught at The Ohio State University from 1966 until his retirement as Professor Emeritus. Alfred was a designer/consultant on many bridge projects in Egypt and the United States. He was a resident of Columbus and then retired to West Palm Beach (Singer Island) Florida. Alfred is preceded in death by his beloved wife Claire and brothers Kamal and Guirguis. He is survived by sons, Amin (Eva) and Magdi (Nancy), who cared for him in their home until his death. Alfred is also survived by his grandchildren, Heather Michele, Joseph Magdi, Aaron Joseph (fiancee Laura Ingram), Ryan Alexander, his precious great-granddaughter Madeline Claire, brothers, Sami (Faiza) and Mahfouz (Hyatt) and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Kendrick, Dr. David Ahr and all the staff at Hospice of Volusia/Flagler for the wonderful care given to Alfred. Friends may call TUESDAY August 16, 2011 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on WEDNESDAY August 17 at St. Agatha Catholic Church, 1860 Northam Road. FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 S. High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish, may contribute in memory of Alfred to the Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Alfred Guirguis Bishara
From : Dr.and Mrs Ali Elgabri
To : The Bishara Family
Date: August 13th 2011
Deeply sadden for the passing of your father and our dear friend. God be with you. Ali and Georganna Elgabri.
From : Yvette & John Massey & daughters
To : Th Bishara Family
Date: August 15th 2011
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather/brother.
We are also sorry that we will not be able to attend the funeral mass Wednesday, since we will be visiting our daughter Elyse in Cincinnati.
From : Wheeler Family
To : Joe and Family
Date: August 15th 2011
We are truly sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and you have our very deepest sympathy.
From : Tommy Piolata
To : Family
Date: August 16th 2011
Magdi and Nancy.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father.
I will keep him and your family in my prayers.
God Bless
Tommy Piolata
From : Kathleen Girgis
To : Uncle Al
Date: August 16th 2011
I'll always remember your quick smile and twinkling eyes. For your sake, I'm glad you were able to vote another Democrat president into office. (We would like to vote him out now.) I know you're having a fun time with Aunt Claire. Love, KATHLEEN
From : Susan Sweeney Foley
To : The Bishara Family
Date: August 16th 2011
Magdi,
I was sorry to learn of your father's passing. How proud you must be that he left such a wonderful legacy. My prayers and condolences.
Susan
From : Kathy Zinsmeister
To : Magdi,Nancy and family
Date: August 17th 2011
Magdi, I was sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know he was a fine person and will be missed dearly.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.Kathy Zinsmeister, (HNB) machine processing.
From : Alyn (Massey) & Earl Harrison
To : The Bishara famiy
Date: August 27th 2011
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
From : Jim Daly
To : Magdi
Date: September 7th 2011
Magdi and family,
I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere sympathy concerning the loss of your father. Having lost my dad not too long ago I assure you fond memories will prevail. Not a day goes by that I don't remember my parents and all they meant to me. I will include you and your family in my prayers.