Lillian A. (Abdallah) Fadel, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016, at her residence. Born in Binghamton, NY she was the daughter of the late Gazelle "Ike" and Esma (Shaheen) Abdallah.
Lillian attended school in Binghamton, NY and on September 19, 1948 she married Raymond S. "Moe" Fadel in Binghamton. Following her marriage she came to Niagara Falls, NY where she and her husband owned and operated The Ontario Food Shop until the mid 1960's. She later worked at the Carborundum Co. until her retirement. Mr. Fadel predeceased her on February 2, 2015. Lillian was a member of St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church as well as their Women's Group. She enjoyed cooking, baking and was a very honest and giving woman.
Lillian is survived by one daughter Kathy Fadel and was predeceased by one son Norman Fadel. She is also survived by one grandson Raymond Fadel; one sister Katherine (late Gerald) Moore and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by one grandson James Fadel; two brothers and two sisters K. Edward (late Ethel) Abdallah, Julia (late Frank) Ferris, Margaret (late Robert) Mokhiber and Norman (late Rose) Abdallah.
Visitation will be Thursday from 3 - 8 PM at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1073 Saunders Settlement Rd. Niagara Falls, NY where funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30th at 10:30 AM with V. Rev. Paul Solberg, officiating. The Trisagion service will be held Thursday at 7:00 PM. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. George Antiochian Church. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd. Niagara Falls, NY.