Kareem I. Suhwail (Sam) passed away at the age of 91, peacefully in the arms of his family, July 12, 2022. Kareem was born in Jerusalem and came to this country for an education and a better life. He raised a wonderful family in St. Louis, Missouri, with his loving wife the late Latefee Suhwail (nee Nackley).
He is preceded in death by his brother Jihad and sisters Julia and Siham. He is survived by his sisters Suhaila and Hiam.
He was the cherished father of Laurice Badino, Michael Suhwail, and Rose Ann Kassis. He was the dear father-in-law of Thomas Badino, Siham Suhwail, and Khalil Kassis.
He was the beloved grandfather of Joe and Anthony Badino; of Kareem M. Suhwail, Reema Sanchez (nee Suhwail), and Rena Suhwail; and of Muna Dunn (nee Kassis), and Hussam, Nabeel, and Matthew Kassis.
He was the dear great-grandfather of Lucca and Leonardo Badino; of Avelina Badino; of Aicela, Damian, and Milena Sanchez; and of Fadi Haddad.
And he was a dear uncle, cousin, coworker, and friend of many.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, a favorite charity of Kareem’s.
Services: Visitation Tuesday July 19, 5-8 pm, at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Road. Funeral Mass Wednesday July 20, 9:30 am, at St. Raymond Maronite Cathedral 931 Lebanon Dr., St. Louis. Internment follows at Resurrection Cemetery 6901 MacKenzie Rd., St. Louis.
I can remember going over to their house to visit by the old Cleveland highschool. Aunt late fee would be so happy to see me and would have me stay and eat dinner with them when Uncle Sam would come home from work. Uncle Sam would be telling me jokes and we both would be laughing. I will cherish the memories l have of him always. He will be greatly missed. I will be sending prayers of peace and comfort to the family.
My dad,you were a great man. I’m going to miss you. You always used to give me advice in my life. May you rest in peace with mom by your side. ❤
I looked up to uncle Kareem, was a smart patient sweet man!!!
He taught me about stocks and money.