Frederick Phillip Haddad

Frederick P. Haddad of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 79, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. Frederick was born on February 13th, 1941, to Simon and Evelyn (Mallick) Haddad. He was the second of five children born and raised in Grand Rapids. He served in the United States Air Force during “the Cold War,” he was stationed at Beale Air Force Base, California. He spent most of his career as successful salesman and could sell you just about anything. In his free time, he would enjoy crossword puzzles, exploring local cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. Rick also loved cheering on his favorite Detroit Lions every Sunday or you would find him rooting on the Detroit Tigers. He had such a big heart and was always looking to help others. We will all miss his warm, infectious smile and great sense of humor. Rick is survived by his loving children Samuel (June) Haddad, brother-in-law/son Kevin (Shirley) Graham, Wendy Estelle, and Kristine Haddad; step-son Jon (Jodi) Henkel; step-daughter Sarah Jewell; and former wife of seventeen years, mother to four of Rick's children, and dear friend, Joyce D. (Graham) Haddad; brother Micheal (Pam) Haddad; sisters Shirley Haddad and Barb Knappen; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Simon and Evelyn Haddad, sister Kathryn Watkins, son Frederick Haddad II, and grandson James Norton. There will be a time of visitation from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49508. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Sean Kidd Officiating. Under the auspices of the Kent County Veteran Honor Guard and the United States Air Force, military honors will be performed immediately following the service. Rick will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan.