- Date Of Birth: April 10, 1928
- Date Of Death: August 5, 2020
- State: Massachusetts
Alfred J. Haddad of Arlington passed away on August 5, 2020. He was 92 years old.
Dear and devoted husband of 66 years to Marjorie (Sabbag). Beloved father of Bruce Haddad and Ronald Haddad of Arlington, Steven Haddad and his wife Martha of Carlisle, Cynthia and her husband Mark Haddad of Belmont, and the late Philip Haddad. Dear grandfather “Jido” of Matthew Haddad of Washington D.C., Philip Haddad of Carlisle, Anthony Haddad of Belmont, Lydia Haddad of Belmont, and Marjorie Haddad of Carlisle. Son of the late Rose (Homsy) and John Haddad. Dear brother of the late George Haddad and his wife Rachel, the late Lillian Khouri and her husband Antoon, the late Mitchell Haddad, the late Jamila Nawfel and her husband Elias, the late Russell Haddad and his wife Arlene, the late Gloria Matook and her husband Frederick. Dear brother-in- law of Marion Haddad of Natick. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Beloved “Uncle Al” to many.
Al was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and long-time member and past Commander (2005-2007) of the Nicholas G. Beram Veterans Association. In his early professional years, he owned Al’s Launderette, worked in the garment district in Boston and eventually retired from the U.S.
Family was everything to Al. He was a proud and loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. He lived to care for his bride Marjorie, who was the love of his life, his “honey bunny”. They shared a love that conquered all. He supported all his children in many ways, appreciated their love and respect, and their many accomplishments great and small.
He loved his grandchildren with all his heart and enjoyed teaching them, playing games and spoiling them as much as possible. They always brought a smile to his face and filled his heart with laughter, and he brought the same to theirs.
A dedicated son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor.
Al was a man of respect and principles and once he liked you, he loved you. He was a friend to his neighbors from the youngest to the oldest and shared a special relationship with so many people from his hair stylist, to his auto mechanic, to the bank tellers, and the mini mart clerks where he played his lottery numbers, and so many others.
He never forgot those he lost.
Being raised on the family farm in Natick, he always nurtured the farming life with the vast gardens he shared with his cousin they lovingly called the “Haddad-Medwar farms” for simple enjoyment and for teaching the next generation. Known as Mr. Green Thumb, his gardens flourished both inside and out. “Talking” to his plants was his secret formula for making his harvest full.
Al was proud of his Arabic heritage, language, culture, food, and music frequently entertaining his family and friends by playing the oud.
A man of strong will, hard work and determination led to his long life, not to mention his natural remedies (including garlic and honey) to cure everything. Always appreciative of the caregiving from his family, especially his eldest son Bruce, he continued to manage his own health care needs until his final days.
He died as he lived; surrounded by his loving family. Al was the end of an era.
