Abed Jaber Bukilah

January 1, 1929 - February 21, 2020

Abed Jaber Bukilah, age 91, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Born January 01, 1929 in Jaffa, Palestine to the late Jaber and Hannah Habach Bukilah, Abed married Janette Georgey in Kuwait, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Hanan (Majed Elsaygh) Bukilah, Mona (George) Elias, Jaber Bukilah, George (Valerie) Bukilah, and Michael Bukilah; nine grandchildren; sister, Noor Bukilah; niece, Amal Elia Bukilah, and several additional nieces, and nephews. Abed was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Elia Bukilah. He was a retired plumbing contractor, and honorable man who enjoyed life, his children, grandchildren, and most importantly his beloved wife. Funeral services will be held at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11AM with Father Anastasios Theodoropoulos officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery. A Mercy Meal will be held at the church following the burial. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.