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George Aziz Atiyeh
10/17/2014

George A. Atiyeh, also known as "Kibbee", died October 17 at Saucon Valley Manor.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Solomon) Atiyeh. He was married to the late Janice Tolnai Atiyeh. A graduate of Allentown High School, George was an insurance underwriter and financial adviser for John Hancock Mutual, managing the district office in Easton for years before retiring. He was a Mason for many years, and was very active at St. George Orthodox Church, Allentown in its Teen SOYO and church league basketball during his youth. Mr. Atiyeh was an avid fisherman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and named soldier of the month for 2 months at Fort Devens, Mass.

 
Survivors: daughters Michelle Bertalan and husband Andrew, and Nicole Atiyeh Weber and husband Richard; brother James Atiyeh and wife Janet of Macungie; sister Eleanor Cross of Centerville, OH; and four grandchildren: Daniel Atiyeh Krasley, Holly Krasley, Sarah and Hannah Weber. He was predeceased by his wife and sister Rosemarie Atiyeh Abraham.
 
Services: viewing at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 followed by funeral service at 11:00 in St. George Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown. Interment following at Laurel Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown.
 
Contributions: to the church.