Victor Samuel Farrah
October 1, 1924 ~ April 1, 2014
Born in:
detroit, MI
Resided in:
Salisbury, NC
Victor Samuel Farrah, 89, of Salisbury passed away Tuesday, April 01, 2014 at the Hospice House at the W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center.
Born October 1, 1924 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late George John Farrah, Sr. and Lily Saigh Barbour Farrah.
Educated in the Detroit, MI and graduate from Eastern High School and attended Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. He was a veteran of the Merchant Marines and the US Navy during World War II before being medically discharged.
Mr. Farrah was associate with Packard Motor Company Test Sales from 1942-45, 1945-49 with United Parcel Service in Detroit, MI, 1950-60 he was Truck Manager with Ver Hoven Woodward Chevrolet, Detroit, MI and from 1960-81 he owned Vic Farrah Chevrolet in Meadville, PA.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, Composite Masonic Lodge, Detroit, MI, he was a 50 year member Zem Zem Shrine Temple, Erie, PA, Shrine Club of Crawford County, PA, Taylor Hose Company. Meadville Kiwanis, member and former President of the Meadville Sertoma Club and the Salisbury Lions Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Susan Farrah in 1985; brothers, John Farrah, Edward Farrah, George J. Farrah, Jr.; sisters, Leona Wright, Jean Farrah
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Nioma Peterson Farrah; sons, Dr. Victor B. Farrah, Sr. and wife Donna of Lexington, Brad Farrah and wife Marty of Salisbury, Laura Farrah Lancaster and husband Fred of Dameron, MD; brother, William Farrah and wife Janice of Detroit, MI; grandchildren, Hillary Farrah, Brittany Farrah Quinn and husband Mike, Victor Byron Farrah, Jr., Leila Faries and husband Victor, Matthew Lancaster and Caroline Lancaster; great-grandchildren, Victor and Katie Faries.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, April 5th at the First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville, PA with the Rev. Dr. Brian K. Jensen, officiating. There will be a luncheon at the church following the service.
A Memorial Service will be held 4:00pm Tuesday, April 15th at the First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury with the Rev. Dr. Jim C. Dunkin and Rev. Dr. Randal V. Kirby, officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Lewis Hall.
Interment will take place in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Please take a moment to share a memory, condolence, or to order flowers for the family on Vic's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com
Arrangements are in the care of Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
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We would like to extend our sympathy to the Farrah family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We are truly saddened with the loss of Vic. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Vic’s family in their time of loss.
Yogi, Jean, Brian, Mary Beth and the staff at Bair’s.
Dear Vic Farrah family,
We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened.
Vic was more than just a wonderful person; he was always so kind and considerate to us that we always welcomed seeing him at every opportunity.
I personally learned so much from Vic while I worked for him. He truly was an inspiration to me and I always loved to listen to him. He was honestly one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable person I have ever met.
So know he will always be in our hearts and prayers.
God bless each and every member of your family.
Always enjoyed Vic’s Comments and very direct points made during our visits at Iroquois Club. He never failed to make it very pleasurable during an automobile purchase. Condolences to all , we shall miss him.DICK & JAN WILLIAMS NAPLES, FLORIDA
So sorry to hear of Vic’s passing – he was always so nice to us and we’ve missed him as a neighbor when he and Nioma moved from Conneaut Lake, Pa. We will be out of town during services in Meadville, but know our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The Dale Loomis Family
Dear family, so sorry to see the announcement, I always enjoyed my discussions with Mr. Farrah, so many conversations regarding past friends and history of the lake, always with a smile. He will be missed by many.I won’t be able to attend service on Saturday but he will be in my thoughts and prayers…..Darlene Cutter
One word which defines Vic Farrah is passionate. Foremost, Vic had deep passion for his family. He had deep love for his Christian faith, America, his Syrian/Lebanese heritage, and his friends. He will be remembered as highly intelligent, articulate, and forever a student of history. May God bless Vic and his family. We send you our deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.
Our memories of Vic, and the Farrah family, are filled with sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses extended to us over the years; for your faith, and your friendship. Vic was a wonderful man, with an alert mind and caring conscience. In many conversations I heard the passion of his beliefs without equivocation, and the compassion of his heart without reservation. He was not only a principled businessman, but a contributing citizen of the wider community, and indeed, of the world. His deep concern for Lebanon. the native land of his family, was a model of loyalty. He treasured the love and support of his wonderful wife Nioma, and of his accomplished children, and grandchildren, all of whom gave him deep pride. It was a privilege to know Vic. His death leaves us sad, yet thankful
for his 89 year presence with us. Sincerely, Rev. Don and Marion Mitchell
Dr. Farrah we are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. We will be keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Dear Farrah Family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Vic was a friend, always very supportive and caring. He will be dearly missed.