Dr. Nessim Youssef

April 22, 1941 - October 11, 2021

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast Chapel

1604 NE Main Street

Simpsonville, SC 29681

(864) 688-1600 |

Thursday 10/14, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church

507 S Main St

Mauldin, SC 29662

8649634215 |

Friday 10/15, 11:00 am

Greenville Memorial Gardens

7784 Augusta Road

Piedmont, South Carolina 29673

Dr. Nessim Fahmy Youssef, 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed to the Lord on Monday, October 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Alexandria, Egypt on April 22, 1941, to the late Fahmy Youssef Awad and Fayrouza Mehowad.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Youssef was preceded in death by his older siblings. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Sonia Assad Youssef, whom he married on January 12, 1978; his daughter, Dr. Nancy Youssef and her husband, Wilmer Massanet; his daughter, Dr. Julie Youssef and her husband, Dr. Amin Atrash; his daughter, Dr. Christie Youssef and her husband, Jason Hodge; his daughter, Dr. Cindy Riyad and her husband, Peter; his son, Dr. Michael Youssef and his wife, Elaria; and his daughter, Dr. Melissa Beshay and her husband, Michael; as well as his grandchildren, Victoria, Catherine, Benjamin, Matthew, Olivia, Charlotte, and Gabriel.

Dr. Youssef held a doctorate degree in pharmacy from Egypt and the University of South Carolina. In his lifelong career as a pharmacist, he owned two pharmacies in Egypt and spent 31 years as a clinical pharmacist with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was passionate about instilling a strong educational foundation for his family. Anytime someone would ask about his children, Dr. Youssef’s eyes would light up as he proudly described each of his precious children and their chosen career paths in the medical profession.

A member of St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Dr. Youssef dedicated his life in service to others. He served many families in the Church with their Arabic interpretation needs and medical support. He assisted families who had newly arrived in the Upstate of South Carolina, and he regularly advised and provided the resources they needed to settle and establish their lives. Dr. Youssef’s greatest joy was sharing in the happiness of everyone he helped and in seeing the success of his friends, colleagues, and church family. He loved to laugh and congratulate everyone for their accomplishments.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Thursday October 14, 2021 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 15th at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church followed by burial in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 26195, Greenville, S.C. 29616-1195.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast Chapel

1604 NE Main Street

Simpsonville, SC 29681

(864) 688-1600 | Map

Thursday 10/14, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church

507 S Main St

Mauldin, SC 29662

8649634215 | Map

Friday 10/15, 11:00 am

Greenville Memorial Gardens

7784 Augusta Road

Piedmont, South Carolina 29673

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Dr. Nessim Fahmy Youssef, 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed to the Lord on Monday, October 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alexandria, Egypt on April 22, 1941, to the late Fahmy Youssef Awad and Fayrouza Mehowad. In addition to his parents, Dr. Youssef was preceded inContinue Reading

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Nessim was a valuable friend to me as I began my career as a hospital pharmacist. He gave me good advice and questioned me often as I worked with him during my first few years at Greenville Memorial. His teaching technique was effective and I gained confidence and experience working with him. Hearing about his life in Egypt, his career as a pharmacist, and his family are good memories I have of Nessim Youseff.

Sonia, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I know these last months have been especially tough for you, and I am praying that God will comfort you and your family and give you peace in the tough days ahead.

Nessim was the dearest, sweetest, kindest man I have ever known.

My deepest condolences to the Youssef family on the loss of great husband and father. I pray God’s love, peace and strength envelops you all during this difficult time of bereavement. Christie, I am truly sorry and heartbroken for your loss.

To Sonia and your children, you know Nessim and I worked many years together at GMH. Nessim was always upbeat and always glad to see and talk to people. He would look you in the eye and ask how you were doing. Then his face would light up or be sad depending on your answer. You ask Nessim about his kids and his face would really beam. I will miss his kind soul.

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I'm sorry for your loss.

May his memory always bring you a smile.

My condolences may God rest his soul in heaven. I'm so sorry for your loss.?

Sonja and Family, I send love and sincere condolences from my Family to yours. Prayers for peace. Debbye Mann

Gedo was a great man. I love him so much. He taught us so many things.

Um Nessim you were a loving man and had built a loving family over many years of hard work and sacrifice. The joy I saw in your eyes when we met at Cindy’s wedding. You were very proud and satisfied of what God had blessed you with. After many years of hard work God said it is time to rest. Till we meet again in heaven and we all enjoy being in the presence of God. May God repose your soul in paradise.

Sonya im so sorry for your loss.We will be praying for you and your family.

We had many long conversations over the lunch table at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a man I respected for his deep beliefs, his commitment to his profession, and his love for his family. He was always humble despite his many accomplishments and grateful for opportunities life had given him. He was an example for many of us and he will be missed for many years to come.

May God test his soûl in the paradis with all the saints . I will miss you my uncl

Dear Cindy, Melissa and Michael, Please accept my condolences. May God repose Dr. Youssef’s soul in His bosom, and grants you, your mom and your sisters the peace and comfort.

May God repose your soul in the paradise of joy surrounded by the angels, archangels, and saints in the bosoms of our holy fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jocob. Fr. Maurice obo St. Athanasius Ameican Coptic Orthodox Church, Sanford, FL.

Cindy, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. May precious memories of your father bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May you feel your father’s presence in your heart. May he Rest In Peace. Claudia

Christy and Jason, Christy so very sorry for your loss. You Janson and all your loved one's are in my prayers. Sincerely and wish blessings and affection, Murph

So sorry for your loss!! I wish the family peace,love and happiness throughout the years knowing your Dad and husband loves you forever with all of his heart! Peace be with the Youssef family.

My deepest condolences for the family. I didn't deal with Dr.Nessim on a personal level but I have known his daughter Cindy for a very long time and she is one of the great influential leaders in my team in the lead program. All what I can say that Cindy is an amazing person who is definitely, the fruit of an incredible father and wonderful parenting family. May God repose his soul in the kingdom of heaven. "His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ (Mathew 25:23)

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