Youssef Khawam

COLONIE – We are saddened that Youssef George Khawam, a resident of the Town of Colonie, passed away on June 11, 2007. He was born on April 25, 1917 in Cairo, Egypt. Mr. Khawam is survived by his loving wife, Souraya El Rayes Khawam and their three daughters, Salwa (Kevin) Hillegas, Myriam (Maurice) Elsrouji and Nadia (Sherif) Messiha. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren, Christopher, Eric, Diane, John, Aline, Marc and Michael. All who knew Youssef valued him as a patient, happy and loving man.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday morning at 11:00 at the Church of St. Clare, Colonie. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Church of St. Clare, 1947 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Youssef G. Khawam. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com