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Obituary

Beloved husband, father, brother and friend Ben (Baha) Diab passed away Sunday, October 2nd 2022.

Baha Diab was born July 19, 1937 in Jaffa, Palestine to Muhyelden and Yousra (Shatilla) Diab. Baha preceded in death by his beloved sister Mahason Diab and brother Ihsan Diab.

On September 10th, 1967 at the Wayside Chapel in Palos Park, IL Ben married “His Queen” Patricia Kooyenga.

Ben is survived by his wife Patricia Diab; and his 4 children, …

Personal note from Ben’s family

Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. We will miss Ben (Dad) tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories of him on this website or at his Celebration of Life today 10/29/2022 after we kick off the celebration with lunch.

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Clearwater Y in Motion - YMCA Suncoast

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A memory from Clearwater Y in Motion - YMCA Suncoast
Ben with Stanley Brand (Clearwater, FL, USA, 2021)

Ben with Stanley Brand

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What were Ben (Baha)'s favorite vacation spots?
Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica
What were Ben (Baha)'s favorite games to play?
Cribbage
Cribbage
Cribbage
What were Ben (Baha)'s favorite sports teams?
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
What were Ben (Baha)'s favorite songs or musical artists?
Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Bob Marley

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Born

July 19th, 1937
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Got married

September 10th, 1967
Palos Park, IL
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Passed away

October 2nd, 2022
Oldsmar, FL

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Method of disposition

Cremation

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