Joseph
Joseph Koury
d. December 15, 2015
Joseph J. Koury, 82, passed away peacefully December 15, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary Koury; and sisters, Linda Hakeem and Lorraine Mogab.
Joe was born in Boston, MA on January 3, 1933. He attended greater Boston area schools, including Cathedral High School and was very active in the church choir, which was a passion of his in younger years. In 1953 he married his love Janet, and worked in the family business until entering the Army. After serving his country he worked in various business ventures including a supermarket and a restaurant in the Boston area. In 1973, he moved his family to Albuquerque and worked in the construction and remodeling business and the restaurant business.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Janet; son, Joseph Koury and wife Angela; daughter, Karen Cardenas and husband Tom; daughter, Donna Rappuhn and husband Doug; and son, Christopher Koury and wife Emily. He was especially proud of his grandchildren, Joanne Koury Wilson and husband Kyle, Lauren Koury Moore and husband Mike, Paul Koury, Katie Rappuhn, Steven Rappuhn and wife Faith, Natalie Rappuhn, Bella Koury, Laila Koury and Andrew Koury. He also had two great-grandsons, Max Wilson and Mark Wilson.
Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. with mass at 9:00 a.m. at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joseph's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org.
Joe was a kind and thoughtful person who touched many people. His passion for his family was unmatched and he will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary Koury; and sisters, Linda Hakeem and Lorraine Mogab.
Joe was born in Boston, MA on January 3, 1933. He attended greater Boston area schools, including Cathedral High School and was very active in the church choir, which was a passion of his in younger years. In 1953 he married his love Janet, and worked in the family business until entering the Army. After serving his country he worked in various business ventures including a supermarket and a restaurant in the Boston area. In 1973, he moved his family to Albuquerque and worked in the construction and remodeling business and the restaurant business.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Janet; son, Joseph Koury and wife Angela; daughter, Karen Cardenas and husband Tom; daughter, Donna Rappuhn and husband Doug; and son, Christopher Koury and wife Emily. He was especially proud of his grandchildren, Joanne Koury Wilson and husband Kyle, Lauren Koury Moore and husband Mike, Paul Koury, Katie Rappuhn, Steven Rappuhn and wife Faith, Natalie Rappuhn, Bella Koury, Laila Koury and Andrew Koury. He also had two great-grandsons, Max Wilson and Mark Wilson.
Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. with mass at 9:00 a.m. at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joseph's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org.
Joe was a kind and thoughtful person who touched many people. His passion for his family was unmatched and he will be greatly missed.
Service Details
Friday, December 18th, 2015, 8:30am, John XXIII Catholic Community
Interment Details
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
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