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At Firdous Funeral Home, the staff is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to families during their time of need. With a focus on personalized service, the funeral home's team takes the time to understand each family's unique needs and preferences, tailoring their services to ensure a meaningful and memorable celebration of life.

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Theresa B. Dugger - December 27, 1966 - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (Irvington)

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Keasha Nash - September 22, 1965 - April 06, 2022

Departed: 04/06/2022 (Irvington)

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Bayyinah Nashid - November 17, 1954 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Irvington)

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Michelle Clanton Ward - March 28, 1972 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Michelle Clanton Ward.

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Nathaniel M Bilal - October 31, 1955 - March 23, 2022

Departed: 03/23/2022 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Nathaniel M Bilal.

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Karen B. Jordan-Tillman - May 29, 1955 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Irvington)

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Abdul Karim Jawwad - November 02, 1960 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Irvington)

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Abdul-Karim Jawwaad, aged 61 was called to Allah unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022. Abdul-Karim was born to Rosa Chandler and Leroy Chandler in Queens, NY. Born Johnny Leon Chandler, he is survived by his mother Rosa, his brothers Todd Virgil Chandler and Maurice Leonard Chandler, his 12 daughters and stepdaughters, his 8 sons and stepsons, his grandchildren Ian and Nia, and his 3 nieces and nephew.

Abdul-Karim, a plumber by trade and easily identified by his henna- dyed waves, chose the last name Jawwaad and will be remembered as living up to the Arabic word meaning generosity. His generous nature can be seen reflected not just in the plumbing work that he did across the East Coast, but in how wholeheartedly he loved his mother and adopted many children as his own. He will remain deeply loved and sorely missed by all who knew him.

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Rashad M. Milton - January 26, 1972 - February 11, 2022

Departed: 02/11/2022 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: Rashad Shawn Milton was born on January 26, 1972, to Samaiyah Claudia Mahmoud and the late Grover Wright in Newark NJ at Beth Israel Hospital. He was the youngest of his mother's children and 2nd oldest of his father's children. He attended Maple Ave Elementary school and Weequahic high school in Newark, NJ.

Rashad is survived by his loving mother Samaiyah Mahmoud, sister Zakiyyah Sheila Flagg, sister Wakeea Thomas, brother Ali Wright, nieces Nia S. Flagg, and BrookeLyn J. Flagg, 2 guardian children Samuel Ayo Oduwale and Ife Oduwale, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins,  family, and many friends.

As a young child, Rashad had the opportunity to travel on the road with Kool and The Gang.  Robert (Muhammad) Kool Bell Of The Group Kool and the Gang, took Rashad in as his son.  He inspired him to do good as a young child into adulthood.  Rashad loves clowning around and joking with his friends. He was considered the life of the party. His spirit was gentle, kind, and filled with a loving heart. He always cared for family and friends.  Rashad loved fashion and the finer things in life. Everything top of the line and beautiful was his pick.

Rashad had an interest in the music industry and ultimately formed a group named Paid & Live with his friend Chad Moore. In 1991 Rashad experienced some success from his music career while writing music on other artist albums. The artist Shanice Williams (I Love Your Smile), Lauren Hill (All My Time), Busta Rhymes and Common Sense (Keep it Real - Jamecia remix),  Brian McKnight (Keep It Real – Remix) the Group Escape, The Boys, Too Hot Entertainment and POV (his brother Ewarner Mills group).  Additionally Paid & Live secured major deals with Giant and Polygram records. From these deals, the group released music that received FM radio airplay.

At the age of 24, Rashad had a devastating car accident that left him paralyzed for the rest of his life. The doctors initially predicted his life span to be 6 months, but with Allah’s mercy, Rashad triumphed over this prediction and lived for 26 years more.

Rashad, did not let this physical condition limit his ability to pursue his dreams. He wrote and self-published the book “WILL YOU MARRY ME”. He sold the book to many local jewelers and other retail vendors. The books were available online at Amazon and he also sold these books directly to consumers by carrying them in his backpack on the back of his wheelchair.

He was dedicated! to everything he wanted to do. He dreamt big, chase big, and always aim for the top no matter the circumstances.  After, he wrote and published his first book. He decided he wanted to do something else that he loved the most which were becoming a Sous-Chef, and that’s how the story of “Chef Joy Foods” begin. At first, the product he wanted to have was Pancake & Waffle Mixes. While doing his research he came across the idea of “Organic Maple Syrup” and decided to do that. He had a Grand opening sale event at “Mr. Burgundy Breakfast Luncheonette” and sold out all of his inventory in one day. At that point he realized he wanted to become an entrepreneur and became passionate about running a food company.

The business was going well and great. His mind and knowledge just began to expand more and more every day.

One of his favorite sayings was “No Days Off”.  One day he came across a soda bottle at a Japanese restaurant, he loved how it was shaped, and wanted to add sodas to his business.  He wanted it to be specifically “Caffeine Free” and that is how another product was added to the catalog of “Chef Joy Foods”.

He always loved the sun and did not like the cold weather. At that point, he decided he wanted to move to Florida. His exact word was, Im going “Full Throttle”. His plans were very precise and clear on what he liked. He would say “Do not cheat on the money; Money won’t cheat on you”.

Rashad would stay up all night just researching and reading all the time to keep enhancing his knowledge. Then he came across the idea of since Chef Joy is a food company wouldn’t it be a good idea to have household appliances. So, he started contacting different technology manufacturers on how he can get his own portable “Blender” and call it “Umme’s Portable Blender”. Rashad and Ayo were great partners together. Wherever you see Rashad, Ayo was right there. They both trusted each other. So, they both designed how the blender was going to look. He was so dedicated that he knew after this blender project he was going to move to Florida. Until he was called by the Higher Powers Alhamdulillah الحمد لله. “Don’t Stop When You Tired, Stop When You Done” - Rashad M Milton

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Jaami Dawud Sharif - November 07, 1931 - February 07, 2022

Departed: 02/07/2022 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Jaami Dawud Sharif.

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Sharif Mitchell - April 29, 1977 - January 30, 2022

Departed: 01/30/2022 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Sharif Mitchell.

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Demetrick Roy Williams - October 07, 1976 - January 23, 2022

Departed: 01/23/2022 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Demetrick Roy Williams.

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Khalif Majied - September 29, 1958 - January 18, 2022

Departed: 01/18/2022 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Khalif Majied.

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"Rahim A. Muhammad" aka Howard Brown Jr. - December 23, 1950 - January 16, 2022

Departed: 01/16/2022 (Irvington)

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Wayne Simmons - August 29, 1947 - January 07, 2022

Departed: 01/07/2022 (Irvington)

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Ethel Roumell - March 22, 1955 - January 01, 2022

Departed: 01/01/2022 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Ethel Roumell.

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Rajan Andre Grant - March 01, 1968 - December 29, 2021

Departed: 12/29/2021 (Irvington)

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Clarastine Akbar - October 22, 1943 - December 22, 2021

Departed: 12/22/2021 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Clarastine Akbar.

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Sulaiman Munir Sharieff - August 23, 1949 - December 18, 2021

Departed: 12/18/2021 (Irvington)

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Sulaiman Munir Sharieff, 72, of Paramus, New Jersey, departed this life on December 18, 2021, after suffering a long bout with Cancer.

He was born in Newark, New Jersey, on August 23, 1949, to his mother, Irene Gloria Walker. 90+ Years Young, Irene is still with us, residing in beautiful South Carolina.

He worked in such fields as merchandising, auto parts, owned a few Beauty/Hair Salons and Halal Foods. He had a deep love for Islam. One he would romanticize when spoke of.

Extremely intelligent and wickedly witty, Sulaiman was known for having the last word. Countless nights we would play Chess or Scrabble, wherein he was always the victor.

No matter how close I’d get, I could never beat him. He was a master of most things he pursued. Sulaiman had an impeccable fashion sense and we loved to shop. I recall saying: who has more fur coats than me? He smiled and said when he was feeling better than I had to meet Duffy.

As part of the High Society in Bergen County, he exposed us to Black Art and Black Culture. We share a large collection of eclectic books reflecting the many expressions of our people.

Black Cinema, Old School Music, and Exotic Cigars were amongst those collections.

Highly regarded for his business acumen and for being a great family man, he would be comfortable having tea at high noon with Jack & Jill’s or simply taking out the trash early every Wednesday morning. He was dignified and upright in everything he would do. Unapologetic and Terse. A Man’s Man, as they say. He lived a full life with very few regrets.

He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 26 years, Shonda, his mother-in-law, Virgie, his 6 children: Imani James, Munir Gonzales, Taj Sharieff, Aquilah Hadiya Sharieff, Sulaiman Aquil Sharieff, and Najlah Munirah Sharieff, his 3 brothers-in-law, William, Samuel, and Wyndle Darby, his niece and nephew, Nubia and Najee and grandson Amari Wiggins, and Best Friend & Partner in Crime, Abdur-Raheem Akram. He has a four-legged son, Amaan Sharieff. What a bond they had. To see those two! Amaan aka Maany, means: Most Loved. And to Sulaiman, he most certainly was. Sulaiman Munir Sharieff was loved by many, feared by most, and will be missed by all. He chose me. And I think that says it all. We were one in this life and will be in the next one… for all eternity.  My homage to you, this tattoo of your name and a butterfly, on these legs you so adored. Rest in Peace, my love… Forever YOUR butterfly, Shonda.

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Ronald "Omar" Pitts - August 19, 1954 - December 16, 2021

Departed: 12/16/2021 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald "Omar" Pitts.

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Eugene "Jamil" Alston Jr. - October 25, 1968 - December 14, 2021

Departed: 12/14/2021 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Eugene "Jamil" Alston Jr..

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Wakie "Hakim" Hinton - August 05, 1969 - December 08, 2021

Departed: 12/08/2021 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: Wakie Hakim Hinton was born to the late Kalimah Peggy Ann Hinton and Musa Auburn Jackson at St. Michael’s Hospital in Newark, New Jersey on August 5, 1969. Hakim Attended McKinley Elementary School and later attended Westside High School in Newark. He furthered his education by attending Truck Driving School where he received his Class “A” CDL. Hakim pursued his dreams and became a successful Truck Driver for over 20 years. Hakim was a very caring, loving, and strong individual that always spoke his mind. If you wanted the truth, Ask Hakim. Hakim always liked to laugh and joke around with his family and close friends which he was passionate about. Hakim was a leader and a very determined person, once he had set his mind to accomplish a goal ultimately, that goal was accomplished.

“May Allah Keep him and allow him into Paradise”. Wakie leaves his Children: Safee Lindsey, Wakie Medina, Kalimah Hinton, and Quadrie Shells His Brother: Auburn Hinton (Musa) and Gary Hinton (Altarique) His Sisters: Tasha Hinton and Tahira Qumar Hinton His Aunt: Sheryl Jackson His Uncle: Billy William Chinn His cousins: Russell Hinton, Calvin Kenon, Vanessa Williams-Hinton, Yolanda Hinton-Dorch, Hassana Jackson, and Michele Jackson His loving companion: Gissel Solivan and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and close friends

Wakie Hakim Hinton was preceded in death by his mother Kalimah Peggy Ann Hinton and Father Musa Auburn Jackson. Late Grandmothers: Gladys’ Hinton and Doris Jackson Late Aunts: Patricia Hinton-Byrd and Gail Jackson

Late Uncles: Gary Hinton and Abdur Raheem Jackson.

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Shahid Malik Salaam - July 22, 1976 - November 28, 2021

Departed: 11/28/2021 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Shahid Malik Salaam.

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Gregory "Amir" Good - December 06, 1950 - November 23, 2021

Departed: 11/23/2021 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Gregory "Amir" Good.

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Ronald DeShawn Sabb - January 27, 1973 - November 17, 2021

Departed: 11/17/2021 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald DeShawn Sabb.

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Yvonne Paulette McQueen - September 23, 1949 - November 17, 2021

Departed: 11/17/2021 (Irvington)

Obituary Preview: Yvonne Paulette Mc Queen nee Conover passed away on November 17, 2021. Yvonne was the daughter of the late Paul Conover and Evelyn Frye Conover a super mom to Hiba Mc Queen and wife of the late Hillard McQueen. She will be sorely missed. Janazah prayer to be held at Firdous Funeral Chapel, 579 Grove Street, Irvington, NJ. Interment to be followed at Hollywood Cemetery, Union, NJ.

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The funeral home's team understands that every individual is unique, and that their funeral should reflect their personality, interests, and accomplishments. Firdous Funeral Home offers personalized funeral planning services, allowing families to customize every aspect of the funeral, from the choice of music and flowers to the type of casket or urn.

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For those who prefer cremation, Firdous Funeral Home offers a range of options, including direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, and cremation with a traditional funeral. The funeral home's staff will work closely with you to ensure that your loved one is cared for with dignity and respect throughout the cremation process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, accomplishments, and any notable achievements.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a sense of closure and help to celebrate the life of the deceased.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, an obituary is written by a family member or close friend of the deceased. Funeral homes and newspapers may also offer assistance in writing an obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A standard obituary should include the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. You may also want to include information about their family, education, career, hobbies, and any notable achievements.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and personal preference. Typically, they range from a few sentences to several paragraphs.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a nice way to personalize the tribute and help readers remember the person.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to find out their submission guidelines and deadlines. Be prepared to provide the necessary information and payment for publication.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life is celebrated in the way you want it to be.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only the basic facts. An obituary is a more detailed tribute that celebrates the person's life.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms where you can publish an obituary, such as memorial websites, social media, and online newspapers. These can be especially helpful for reaching a wider audience.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication and location. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars.

Can I edit an obituary after it has been published?

In most cases, it is difficult or impossible to make changes to an obituary once it has been published. Be sure to proofread carefully before submission.

What if I need to correct an error in an obituary?

If you notice an error in an already-published obituary, contact the publication immediately. They may be able to issue a correction or reprint the corrected version.

How long will it take for my obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publication varies depending on the publication's schedule and deadlines. Typically, expect 1-5 business days for online publications and 1-2 weeks for print newspapers.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, including meaningful quotes or song lyrics can add a personal touch to the obituary and help capture the essence of the person being remembered.

What if I want to keep the funeral private?

You can still publish an obituary while keeping the funeral private by omitting details about the service or specifying that it is private.

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary?

Yes, this is a common practice. Specify the charity and any relevant details so that mourners can make donations in memory of the deceased.

How do I handle multiple marriages or complicated family relationships in an obituary?

Tactfully acknowledge all spouses and children in a way that is respectful to all parties involved. You may want to consult with other family members or a funeral home for guidance.

What if I'm not comfortable writing about someone's cause of death?

You're not obligated to disclose the cause of death in an obituary. Simply omit this detail or use a phrase like "passed away suddenly" or "died peacefully."

Can I include humor or lighthearted anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Humor can be a wonderful way to celebrate someone's personality and spirit. Just be sure to keep it tasteful and respectful.

How do I ensure that my loved one's legacy lives on through their obituary?