Walter E. Haddad

Walter E. Haddad, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at UMass Hospital in Worcester, with his loving family at his bedside. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Christine R. (Buckley) Haddad, his sister in law, Kathy Colbert, of Florida, 4 children, Michael Haddad and his wife Pamela of Shrewsbury, Lorna Haddad Omidi, Deirdre Haddad Souza and Daphne Haddad all of Worcester. Six grandchildren, Devon Haddad, Alexandra Haddad, Shane Omidi, Kamran Omidi, Christine Souza & Brianna Souza, a brother Alfred Haddad and four nephews, Gregory Haddad, Bradley Haddad, Clayton Haddad and Craig Haddad.  He was predeceased by his brother Melvin Haddad. Born in Worcester on August 29, 1929 son of Fred Haddad and Evelyn (Jalboot) Haddad and lived here all of his life.  Walter was an accountant and graduated as president and commencement speaker of New England School of Accounting.   He was a lifelong member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral and served in many capacities, Sunday School Superintendent 5 years, Parish Council Member 20 years 3 terms as president.  Vice President, New England Region of Orthodox Youth and publisher of a monthly newsletter. He was Choir Director for 50 years without being able to read music, he directed feeling the music in his heart.  In 2000 he was awarded the Antonian Gold Medal (highest laymen award) Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. 2007 he was given the Samuel N. Apostola Service Award, Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Member of the Board of Directors, Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation center 2001-2013 which sadly was his home for the past year. Treasurer of Friends of Worcester Senior Center 4 years. Walter was an adoring father and very involved in their lives. He was Chairman, Metropolitan Antony Debutante Cotillion of New England for 10 years and proudly introduced his 3 daughters into society.  He was an avid jazz fan and often brought his son Michael to large jazz shows.  Walter also taught Michael how to be a gentleman, he was pure class.  He was a doting and giving grandfather who never missed a game, a recital, a party a chance to see them.   Walter sang most of his life with the likes of Emile Haddad and Fred Hall.  He and his wife had a great love of ballroom dancing anywhere and anytime even in the kitchen at home. Walter had a zest for life living it for his church, family and community. Walter will be sorely missed by everyone that knew and loved him. The family would like to thank the Holy Trinity nursing staff, especially Esther, Michael, Mabel, and Tito. Calling Hours well be in the Cathedral Calling Hours for Walter will be held on Thursday, August 10, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester. His Funeral will be on Friday, August 11, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, departing the funeral home in procession at 8:40 a.m. for a 9 a.m. Funeral Service in Saint George Orthodox Cathedral 30 Anna Street, Worcester.  Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. Donations in his memory may be made to Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester, MA 01604. May His Memory Be Eternal Adieu, my love til we meet again <3