Ibrahim Abdullah (Andrew ) Eldib passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2015 at the age of 85 in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Ibrahim was born Dec. 4, 1929 in Alexandria, Egypt to Abdullah and Nargues (Nina) Eldib and left this world on March 16, 2015. He is survived by three children; Mona Eldib, Santa Monica, CA; Ken Eldib (Robin), Indianapolis, IN and Ramsey Eldib (Susanna), Granada Hills, CA. Ibrahim was the proud grandfather of; Tyler, Kayla, Tommy & Lauren. He is survived by his sister; Nawal El Labban (Kuwait), nephews ; Amr Allam (Germany), Eloui Allam (Egypt), Sherif El Labban (Kuwait) and Sameh El Labban (Egypt), his niece Ola Al Fouzan (Kuwait) and cousins; Nabil Abbassi (Egypt), Samir Abbassi (Egypt) and Osman Eldib (Egypt.) His was preceded in passing by his brother Ahmed Eldib (Switzerland) and sister Malek Allam (Egypt.)
Ibrahim was a Fulbright Scholar and received his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the age of 25 from the University of Oklahoma. He patented several inventions which he sold to major companies. Andrew was a loyal, honorable, and hardworking man who loved his family. He was married to Wilma for 23 years and founded Eldib Engineering & Research in 1962 which he ran for 52 years.
Some of his greatest joys were his family, friends, photographing the people and places he visited. He enjoyed being a member of the Unitarian Church in Summit, NJ and attended regularly for 60 years. Ibrahim traveled a great deal and visited close to 50 countries during his career. He loved to discuss world events and politics and was friends with people from every imaginable background. The family would especially like to thank Andrew’s dear friends Ted Brewer and Colleen Courier who helped him in so many ways over the last few years.
Visitation will be Monday, March 23, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, IN.
Graveside service will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers the family Memorial donations should be made to organizations researching treatments for Dementia and Alzheimers such as the Demenitia Society of America (www.dementiasociety.org)
Nabil Abbassi says
All my sympathy . May God rest him in peace.
Peter & Joyce Elsts says
Our heart-felt condolences to Ken and Robin and rest of family and friends, seems Mr. Eldib had an amazingly and wondrous life. Was nice to meet him. Peter & Joyce Elsts
Deborah McLaren says
I knew him as Andrew. He became my friend in the early 1980s when his son, Ken, and my friend, Rob, got together and got married. He was so smart and wordly, and he was so kind and respectful to this Okie girl. He actually made me feel international and that I had potential. What a sweet, sweet man. It was such a pleasure to know him and be part of the El-dib family. RIP Andrew and thanks for sharing him Ken, Mona and Ramsey. This is a sad time for everyone. I wish you all the best and hold you in my arms as I pray for peace and comfort for all of you.
Sherine Abbassi says
My deepest condolences to all the El Dib family, may his soul rest in peace
Dr Amir Hanna says
Sincere condoleances for the passing of this great man and my warm feelings to his family, and to my life friend, since early childhood,his nephew Sameh El Labban as well as the rest of the family, his wife, his children, Grand Children, Siblings, wishing them all the reconciliation of the Lord. Peace for his Soul.
Lucy McGowan says
So sorry to learn of his passing. I worked for Dr. Eldib for many years. He was a great boss and friend. May he rest in peace.
Jamaine Cripe says
Andrew was one of the first people I met at the Unitarian Church in Summit and I looked forward to our conversations over coffee every week. His passing is bittersweet as I will miss him but I’m so relieved that he has moved on to his next big adventure. My condolences to his family both here and abroad.
George Pool says
My deepest condolences to ken and rest of the family.
-George & Kathia Pool
ashraf zaazou says
May his soul rest.in peace.my deepest condolences to all Eldeeb family
ashraf zaazou says
May his soul rest.in peace.my deepest condolences to all Eldeeb family.
colleen says
Dr Eldib – as he was known by many -was a very memorable person. He made an impression on every one he met. He was curious about many things – especially news (and Egypt)so it was enjoyable talking to him. He will be missed.
Ted Brewer says
It was indeed a privilege, as well as a pleasure, to get to know Andrew through the Unitarian Church in Summit, NJ. We had lengthy discussions at “coffee hour” about varied topics, always enlightening to me. Happily, although I now wish I’d known him longer, we had quite a few convivial meals at local establishments. With his family and all who knew him, I share deep sorrow at his passing, yet I celebrate his life with great admiration and affection.
Dorothy Ogden says
I was very sorry to learn of Dr. Eldib’s passing. I worked for him for one year and found him to be a good boss. He was always a gentleman and very polite. May he rest in peace.
Dorothy Ogden says
My sincere condolences to Dr. Eldib’s family. I worked for Dr. Eldib for one year and found him to be one of the best bosses I ever had. He was always a gentlemen and very polite. May he rest in peace.
Mary Balint Smith says
I was deeply saddened to learn only recently of your father’s passing. I spoke to him last by phone after the 2011 uprising in Tahrir Square. He was of course very worried about his family there.
I have only happy memories of the trip to Egypt and meeting your relatives there.
My sympathy to all of your family.
Tim Norris says
This is much, much belated, since I’ve just found the notice online, but I can echo so much of what others have said about Dr. Eldib. He hired me for the summer while still on Blanchard Street in Newark, a college kid needing work, and was always generous, thoughtful and open to ideas, even from a novice. He was man of great conviction, working to make a positive difference in the world. He was also deeply involved in his work, to the point of working nights and weekends, and he relied greatly on his family. I’ve thought of him often and will never forget his generosity and good will.