Obituary of Renee Khair Akel

Renee Khair Akel, 99, died peacefully in Saratoga Springs, NY on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Metrie Akel, co-founder of Binghamton Giant Food Markets, Inc.; and her daughter, Lillian Akel Ambrosino. She is survived by her daughters, Yvette Akel, Madeline Akel, and Renee Akel Rosebrook; granddaughter Julie Ambrosino Casey (Daniel); grandsons, Michael Ambrosino (Katrina), Jonathan Ambrosino (Eric), Matthew Rosebrook (Carrie), and Michael Rosebrook; great-granddaughters, Nicole Casey, Chloe Casey, and Santisia Ambrosino; a brother, Antoine Khair, and her nephews, Ferris Akel (Louise), George Akel (Sally) and Ronald Akel (Beth); as well as several great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Michael Ambrosino. She was a member of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Renee was a woman apart. She was loved and admired by her family, friends and beloved caregivers for her dignity, grace, kindness, elegance and love of life. She will be missed by all. Private Funeral Services were held on Saturday at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton. Reverend Glenn Mahaffey officiated. Burial was in Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Renee may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.