Kamal Abraham Farah

Kamal Abraham Farah, a well-loved fixture at Farah's of Downtown, departed this life on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born in Valdosta, Georgia on August 3, 1943. Shortly after, the Farah family moved to the Springfield neighborhood in Jacksonville. Kamal Farah graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, enlisted in the Army and served as a cook. Thus began his lifelong love of the food industry. Farah first owned a restaurant in Jacksonville Beach, then opened his first diner style sandwich shop on Forsyth Street in 1973. He served the downtown community for 40 years, and even when the restaurant changed locations several times according to Farah's plan and vision, his customers happily followed. Farah had a generous spirit and a larger than life personality. He was a lifelong member of the Ramallah-American Club. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Renee Farah; son Steven Farah (Barbara); and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins who all love him beyond measure.

Visitation will be on Wednesday (TODAY), June 7, 2017 from 5:00-6:00, followed by the Trisagion service at 6:00 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 6300 Bowden Road 32216 with funeral service at St George Antiochian Orthodox Church Thursday, June 8 at 11:00 am. Interment will be held at Greenlawn Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, consider donations in Farah's name to St George Antiochian Orthodox Church or St John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church are graciously appreciated.