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Chiban Sankari
08/07/2024
Chiban Sankari, 90, of Allentown passed away August 7th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born in Homs, Syria, he was a son of the late Rofael and Nadima Sankari, and husband of Fariza (Salloum) Sankari. He was an army general in the Syrian army for years before coming to America.
He is survived by his wife Fariza; children Talat, Moutaz, Louai, Wael, Akram, Violet and Ghaidaa; five siblings; 19 grandchildren and extended family. He was predeceased by four of his siblings.
Services: viewing on Monday, August 12th starting at 9:00 at St. George Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown with funeral service at 11:00. Burial following in Fullerton. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown.