Obituaries
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
James H. Awad, 79
James H. Awad, 79, of Westport, husband of Vera Nolan Awad, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Norwalk Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Awad was born Oct. 20, 1929 in Ashland, Mass., son of the late Joseph and Rose Awad, and has been a longtime resident of Westport.
Prior to retiring in 1988, Mr. Awad was employed by IBM for 33 years as a director of marketing for office products in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
He is a 1952 graduate of Boston College and a member of the Westport Y’s Men. Mr. Awad was also an avid golfer and gardener and a former volunteer fundraiser for CT 06880.Save the Children.
In addition to his wife of 51 years, survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth Bartolone of Bellevue, Wash., three sons, James G. Awad of Westport, William J. Awad and his wife Allyne of New York City, and Gerard Awad and his wife Stephanie of Stratford; two sisters, Ernestine Morse of Framingham, Mass., and Rosemary Flaherty of Clearwater, Fla.; three grandchildren Kyle, Alexis and Chloe Awad, and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Awad was also predeceased by four brothers, Albert, George, Philip and Robert Awad.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Monday Oct. 19, meeting directly at Saint Luke Church, 49 Turkey Hill Road North. Interment will be private.
The Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, 50 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.
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