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Sarkis A. Hazzouri, Sr.

  • January 1, 1922 - July 3, 2011
  • Scranton, Pennsylvania
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“Stephanie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Todd Terrell

“Gloria, Stephen, & Kristina, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place. ...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Angela Belair - Gilbert, AZ

“Stephen, Gloria, Kristina, and your family, We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping your family in our prayers during this time of sadness. ...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Carla Menichiello - Winston-Salem, NC

“To the Sarkis A. Hazzouri, Sr. family: Sarky was a man's man and ultimate gentleman. He also had a kind word for everyone. He taught us a little...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Charles Warholak, Jr. - PA

“Uncle Sarkis will be missed by the members of the Hashem family. He was so dear to my father Thomas J Hashem. When I speak of my father,Uncle Sarkys...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: marina a morris hashem - scranton, PA

“Steve, Gloria, Kristina, Barbara So sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. God Bless You Joe and Lori Brennan ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Joe and Lori Brennan - Kingsley, PA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will all miss your sense of humor and smile. God bless. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Your friends at LAVISH - Scranton, PA

“Uncle Stephen, Aunt Gloria & Kristina, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Anthony Menichiello - CA

“Dear Stephen, Gloria & Kristina, My deepest sympathies for you and your family on the loss of your dad. Sincerely, ( Mom) ...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: vera menichiello - FL

“So sorry for your loss. Your dad will be in my prayers. I spent a Thanksgiving dinner with your Mom & Dad one year, and will always remember their...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: rita & chuck jordan - FL

“Sarky, I will always love and never forget you! Thank you for teaching me so much and making me smile everyday! Thank you for bringing me into your...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Michael Joseph Sleboda - Scranton, PA


Sarkis A. Hazzouri, Sr., age 89, passed away Sunday morning at his home in Scranton surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esme Karam Hazzouri, on November 25, 2002. Born in Scranton on January 1, 1922, son of the late Alex and Zahia Soma Hazzouri, Sarkis was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School, Class of 1940, and a Veteran of the Navy. Prior to his retirement, he served as co-owner and operator of Hazzouri Brothers & Co., Inc. A member of St. Ann Maronite Church in Scranton, he was also a member of its Holy Name Society. He was a member at the A. Hank Evanish Health Club, Scranton. He is survived by four children, his daughters, Barbara Hazzouri, with whom he resided, and Alexis Kirijan and husband Fred of Atlanta, Georgia; and his sons, Joseph Hazzouri and wife Sharon, and Stephen Hazzouri and wife Gloria, all of Scranton; two brothers, Adeeb A. Hazzouri and wife Lorraine of Scranton, and Rev. Alex J. Hazzouri of Dunmore; five grandchildren, Richard Hazzouri and wife Kim of West Pittston, Gregg Hazzouri and wife Megan of Clarks Summit, Eric Hazzouri and Kristina Hazzouri, both of Scranton, and Attorney Stephanie Kirijan of Atlanta; three great grandchildren, Adrien, Eamonn and Sarkis Hazzouri; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Hazzouri of Scranton; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Stanley and Mary Karam of Scranton; and many loving nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death was a son, Sarkis Hazzouri, Jr.; grandsons, Dr. J. Christian Kirijan and Stephen M. Hazzouri; brothers, Joseph, Sr., and Dr. Albert Hazzouri, Sr.; and sisters, Waddad Abdalla and Dalal Hazzouri. Mass of Christian Burial and Committal are scheduled for Thursday at 10:30AM in St. Ann Maronite Church, corner of North Sumner Avenue and Price Street, to be concelebrated by both Sarkis' brother, Rev. Alex J. Hazzouri, and Rev. Francis J. Marini, Pastor. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. All are asked to go directly to the church. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Wednesday from 1-4:00PM and 6-9:00PM at the Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, West Scranton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contrubutions may be made in Sarkis' name to The Sarkis Hazzouri, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Fund, University of Scranton, Development Department, 800 Linden Street, Scranton, 18510; note: For Sarkis Hazzouri, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Fund in memo; University of Georgia Foundation for The College of Veterinary Medicine, Hospital Building Fund, In Memory of Dr. J. Christian Kirijan, The Dean's Office, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. 30602; note: For Hospital Building Fund in memo. or to his church, St. Ann Maronite Church, 1320 Price Street, Scranton, 18504.