Obituary of Salim Alphonse Earl Shalala

SHALALA- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Salim Alphonse Earl (Bud) Shalala, beloved husband of Cecelia (Allen), cherished father of Donna Tanfara (James Burgess), Rev. Deacon John Shalala (Jean), Nancy McCarthy (Willard Jenkins) and Robert Shalala (Karen) ; loving grandfather "JIDE" to Marc Tanfara (Suzanne Pye), Kandace Tanfara, Peter McCarthy (Alice), Jennifer Ryall (Jared) and J.P. Shalala (Deanna); dear great-grandfather to Brooke, Nathan, Isabel, Braydon, Sophie, Tristan, and Angel Abby. Faithful brother to Norman Shalala, Toronto, Ontario, and special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bud was born on January 6, 1924 in Saint John, N.B. to Lebanese immigrant parents, John Peter Shalala and Minera (Andrea) Shalala. He served in the army during World War II and retired holding the rank of Sargent. In 1941, Bud found Cecelia, the love of his life, they married in 1946. Bud began a career at Atlantic Sugar Refinery in 1949, retiring as Raw Sugar Supervisor in 1986. He and mom enjoyed their retirement years immensely and, where one was, the other was close behind. Even death will not separate them; the bond of their love being that strong. Their lives have been a true love story since the day they met. Bud was actively involved in his beloved St. Peter's Parish, serving for many years as a Proclaimer of the Word, Eucharistic Minister and a gentleman alter server; a life member of the Canadian Lebanon Association and the Holy Name Society. His greatest joy was his wife and family. He so enjoyed the many family gatherings, his annual trip to St. Anne-de- Beaupre; day trips with dear friends Doug and Lena French;and, especially the fall hunting expeditions with his son, John and his grandson, Marc. Dad, you are the best. Life will not be the same without you. You have been our rock and our strength and because of your strong faith, we know we will be together again someday. Besides his parents, Bud was predeceased by his sisters, Elizabeth (Lee) Shalala, Julia Shalala, Theresa Shiner, Agnes Shalala, brother John Shalala and great granddaughter, Abigail Cedine McCarthy. Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., from where the funeral will be held on Tuesday February 2, 2010 at St. Peter's Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11: 00 o'clock. Reception to follow in the church hall. A private family interment will take place at a later date.Visitation will be on Monday February 1, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Peter's Church Building Fund,or the Children's wish Foundation.