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John E. Tabet, 89, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at Lovelace Medical Center. John was born in Manzano, NM, May 27, 1916, to Elias and Anisa Tabet, immigrants to America from Lebanon at the turn of the last century. John was the seventh of twelve children. Eight preceded him in death. John served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He was one of five brothers serving during the war making his mother "A Five Star Mother". John retired from Sandia Base in 1975, after more than thirty years of Federal Service. John was preceded in death by his wife, Frances (Garcia) Tabet and a daughter, Rose Marie Tabet. John is survived by his son, Edward V. Tabet and wife, Violet; daughter, Theresa (Tabet) Burns and husband, Samuel, all of Albuquerque; three granddaughters: Debra Tabet, Denise Jeschke and husband, Roger of Arizona, and Darlene Maynard and husband, Michael of California; two grandsons, Jeffery and Gregory Burns of California; and four great-grandchildren. John is also survived by two sisters, Susie Anderson and Lita Tabet; and one brother, Pete Tabet, all of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit French Mortuary one hour prior to the Rosary. The Rosary will be recited Friday, October 21, 2005, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 22, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont Ave., NE. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7900 Wyoming Blvd., NE. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica Home, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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