George Najib Nejaime, 84, of Lee, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, surrounded by his family and friends. George was born in Maasser El Chouf, Lebanon on August 27, 1932. He lived in Beirut in the winter, where he was a sergeant with the police force and spent the summers in Maasser with his family until the unfortunate events of the war necessitated his move with his family to Lee, Massachusetts where he joined his extended family. Everyone loved George and he became a friend to everyone. He had a passion for his garden and loved sharing his fruits and vegetables. He enjoyed playing the clarinet and the family spent many beautiful evenings dancing to George's wonderful music. George was also a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Lebanon. Besides his wife Najat, whom he married February 21, 1960, he leaves behind his two sons: Naji and Fadi Nejaime and his wife Beverly, all of Lee; one daughter, Ghada "Katie" Chakar and her husband Robert of White Lake, NY; one brother, Nabih Nejaime and his wife Marilyn of Stockbridge; two sisters: Nadia Matney of North Adams and Noel Nejaime of Pittsfield. In addition, Mr. Nejaime also leaves behind 8 grandchildren: Michaela, Alexa, Angelique, Julian, Rubielle Nejaime, Arlen Stawasz, Tiffany Boedicker, Christina and Patrick Chakar; and two great-grandchildren: Drake and Lila Boedicker. George was also loved by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins in the United States and Lebanon. Funeral Services for George Nejaime will be held Saturday, January 21st at 10AM at St. Mary's Church with a Liturgy of Christian Burial with the Rev. Brian McGrath, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Lee. Visiting Hours will be Friday evening from 4PM-7PM at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation in George's name to either the St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Shriners Hospital in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main St., Lee, MA 01238.

Visitation Details

Friday, January 20th, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Saturday, January 21st, 2017 10:00am, St. Mary's Church

Interment Details

Fairmount Cemetery