Najeeb Aref Hatoum, age 75 of Springboro, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on October 8, 2020.
He was born on February 25, 1945 in Kfarselwan, Lebanon.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Anna Elisabeth Hatoum, his mother Saada Hatoum, father Aref Hatoum and two sisters Lora Moghrabi and Gemma Hatoum.
Najeeb is survived by his daughters, Suzanne Hatoum-Makarem and Gemma Hatoum-Fairchild; grandchildren Yasmeen and Sophia Makarem, Nicolas and Alexander Fairchild; brothers Akram and Raif Hatoum and many dear friends, colleagues and relatives.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather that loved life.
The life of our father/ Opa, and his lasting legacy can't be expressed through words because there are simply none that exist to portray the light he radiated. Opa left an immense imprint on this world and we will all continue to remember him in a positive, content way as that's what he would want and the least he deserves.
His legacy of 50 years at NCR will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone he interacted with as well as those he impacted but never met. He was a key leader in the Information Technology and Communication Sector with significant contributions. He was a mentor, visionary and inspiring leader and a positive and proactive contributor to the world around him. He was full of wisdom, passion, hope, optimism, logic and charisma.
We will remember you in our hearts, in our thoughts, and the memories of the times we loved. The times we cried, the battle you fought and the times we laughed. We promise to continue your legacy. God rest your soul in peace Papa.
Papa the bond we shared will never end even though we are apart, I find comfort in the memories deep within my heart. You are free of any pain ALS has caused you the last 6 years, may you forever dance in heaven with our dear Mutti as you reunite.
A private service will be held at home with family and close friends.
In a continuing effort to helping find a cure for ALS, our family kindly requests donations be made to Donate.ALS.Org in Lieu of flowers.