Afefia F. Gergis Obituary (1939 - 2023)

In Loving Memory of AFEFIA F. GERGIS "And God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4) The Shenouda and Hanna families are heartbroken to announce the passing of their beloved Afefia Gergis. Afefia Gergis, 84, of Spotswood, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Devoted Wife of the late Mr. Labib Asaad Cherished Mother of Dr Magdy Shenouda husband of Mrs. Basma Shenouda; Mrs Magda Abdelmalek, wife of Fr Abram Abdelmalek (of Australia); Deacon Sameh Hanna, husband of Louris Ibrahim, Mr Ashraf Hanna, husband of Sally Hanna (of Australia) Adored Grandmother of Dr Daniel Shenouda, husband of Dr Hannah Shenouda, Vidamon, Mercorious, Samuel and Tervina Abdelmalek (of Australia), Philopatier, Veronia, wife of Kyrollos Saad, and Arsanious Hanna, Lucas and Miray Hanna (of Australia). Admired Sister of Obeid Fahim Gergis (of Egypt) ***** SERVICE SCHEDULE ***** There will be a CONDOLENCE SERVICE on Friday, August 11, 2023 starting at 6:00pm until 7:30pm at St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, 433 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 The FUNERAL SERVICE and Prayers will be on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10:00am at Queen St Mary & Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church, 283 Daviidson Mill Rd, Monroe, NJ 08831 following the DIVINE LITURGY of the Believers which shall start promptly at 8:00AM. PLEASE NOTE: The family kindly requests that all funeral attendees wear white. The INTERMENT will be at Franklin Memorial Park located at 1800 Rt 27 (Corner of Cozzens Ln), North Brunswick, NJ 08902 immediately following the funeral prayers. The family invites all back to the Church Hall for an AGAPE Meal (Repast) celebrating the life of our Beloved Mother Mrs. Afefia Gergis immediately after the burial service. May the Lord repose her soul in peace in the Heavenly Jerusalem in the bosom of our Fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.