EMILE COUSIN FARAH's Obituary
Farah, Emile Naim, 61, 02/25/1956-05/20/2017.
Moved to Miami in 1982 from Flint, Michigan, where he immigrated to, from the Holy City of
Jerusalem, the place of his birth.
As an alumnus of Les Colleges des Frères in Jerusalem, Emile is responsible for bringing back and
reuniting alumni all across the world.
A Successful Business Owner and CEO of The Farah Group Company, which includes U.S.A. Lending
and U.S.A. Lending & Realty, among other local companies.
Cousin enjoyed motivating others and was always looking to help the less fortunate; this included
volunteering weekly at the Easter Seals of South Florida, and so much more. He was always looking
for his next project. He loved traveling internationally, where he also participated in many
philanthropic activities as he enjoyed doing here in Miami. He was very active in Sister Cities, served
as a Member to the City of Miami Mayor's International Council, and was also appointed by the Mayor
as Special Ambassador to the City of Miami.
Emile was known as an active leader in his local and church community. He had an intense sense of
duty to his family, friends and all humanity where he always went the extra step to help others as well
as teach them to help themselves. This was his mission. He made all those he met feel like family, and
so he became “Cousin” to all.
Emile was also known as a lover of life and a lover of music and art. He also loved taking pictures.
Emile is survived by wife Zena, Son Nader, and Daughter Sama, Brothers John and Francois, Sisters
Gisele, Alice, and Nelly, plus many beloved nephews and a niece.
Visitation and Services will be held on Wednesday May 24, 2017, at 6:00 PM at the Cathedral of St.
George: 320 Palermo Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, and Funeral Service on Thursday May 25, 2017, at
10:00 AM at the Cathedral of St. George with Burial to follow at Woodlawn Park North Cemetery at
3260 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135. A Mercy Meal to follow both Wednesday evening and
Thursday Afternoon, where the family invites all to share the beautiful memory and energy that is
Cousin Emile.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Easter Seals of South Florida in his memory. All those blessed to have known Emile “Cousin” Farah would state that he was larger than life and a
big bright ray of sunshine. His positivity and hope touched so many lives, he continually encouraged
and inspired so many. Emile’s hope and wish was to see all humanity have the same desires to help
others as he did and to make the world a better place for all to live peace.
May his Memory be Eternal!
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