KHANANIA, Joseph –
Peacefully at University Hospital with family at his side on Tuesday February 11, 2025, Yousep (Joseph) Khanania of London in his 75th year.
Loving husband of Kawsar Farkuh. Beloved father of Talia Khanania and her husband Alex Ranieri and grandfather of Benjamin Joseph Ranieri, Aviana Hannah Ranieri and Jacob Léone Khanania-Ranieri. Cherished son of Khanna Ismail and the late Benjamin Khanania. Dear brother of Shamiram Khanania, Sandra Khanania, Diana VanBelois, Militia Khanania and Belos Khanania. Sadly missed by many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joe was born in Syria on February 19, 1950. He studied and taught English Literature in Syria and came to Canada in 1972. His primary occupation in Canada was as an upholsterer. He loved outdoor adventures on the water, especially camping and fishing at Fenelon Falls. He was a bright man who spent much time comtemplating the world he lived in, and was a natural bearer of knowledge; teaching something to all who spent time with him. He truly enjoyed the simple things in life. He was especially proud of his grandchildren who brought him immense joy and was happiest when family gathered for celebrations.
Visitation on Thursday, February 13 from 3 – 5pm at Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James Street at Richmond. The funeral will be held at the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East, 182 Hale Street, London on Friday, February 14 at 11am. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery.