Souad NeJame

Souad NeJame, 89, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, in her home, mere feet from where her beloved husband passed away 17 years ago, a tender final detail that reflects the deep and enduring love they shared.

Affectionately known to all as "Sousou or Sittoo," Souad was born on December 2, 1936, in Masser El Chouf, Lebanon, the youngest of five children born to Selim and Farida. Her life was a testament to the warmth, humor, and care she bestowed so generously upon everyone she met.

Souad was known for her devotion to tradition, family, and friendship. Her greatest joys were found in life’s simple, shared moments, which included gathering loved ones around a full dining room table for hummus, tabbouleh, and baklava, brewing a pot of Lebanese coffee—famously far too strong for most—for her afternoon guests, and cheering on the Syracuse basketball team or catching up on WWE, game shows, and soap operas with her children and their friends in Syracuse, and later with her grandchildren in Delmar.

• Souad was preceded in death by her siblings, Marie, Fouad, and Rose, and her adoring husband, Anees.
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Her legacy lives on through her best friend and sister, Selma Bitar, with whom she shared daily conversations. She is also survived by her loving sons, Kareem NeJame of Beacon and Samir NeJame of Bethlehem; her cherished daughter-in-law, Kathleen O’Brien-NeJame; and the three people who were truly her heart and soul: her grandchildren, Sarah (22), Colin (20), and Ian (17). She also leaves behind many dear family members and friends.

A graveside service will be held in her honor on April 24, 2026, at 10:00am at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd.  in Schuylerville, NY. Kindly arrive between 9:30 and 10:00 just inside the gates of the cemetery, where the funeral procession will form, before driving to the cemetery committal shelter.   Those who gather will celebrate a life defined by devotion, laughter, and the indelible mark of a woman whose kindness reached far beyond her own doorstep.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 12211.