Mary Kassem

KASSEM, Mary Elizabeth - Age 57, of Flint, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint with Pastor Robert Dickie officiating. Burial immediately following at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1-9 PM Tuesday and from 10 AM Wednesday until time of service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Mary E. Kassem Memorial Fund. Mary was born on October 13, 1951 in Flint, the daughter of John and Mary (Novak) Ploucha. She has resided in Flint her entire life. She married Mike Kassem June 24, 1972 in Flint, and he preceded her in death on April 14, 2004. Surviving are: 3 sons, Hassan Kassem of Flint, Ali and wife Staci Kassem of Burton, Michael and wife Lois Kassem of Flint; 4 grand-children, Sydni, Whytni, Kaylee and Kyler; brother, John and wife Mary Ann Ploucha of Fenton; sister, Joan and husband Ed Vedock of Flint; sisters-in-law, Anne Ploucha of Flushing and Evelyn Ploucha of Grand Blanc; many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Raymond and James Ploucha. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.