Elias F. Kassis

Kassis, Elias F., 45, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Monday, May 22, at Anderson McQueen, 2201 Dr. MLK Street, St. Petersburg, FL 33704. The mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Tuesday, May 23, Holy Family Catholic Church, 200 78th Ave. NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702. Interment will immediately follow at Calvary Catholic Church Cemetery, 5233 118th Ave. N., Clearwater, FL 33760. Elias is survived by his wife, Gretta Kassis; son, Noah; mother, Odette Kassis; siblings, Karim, Abla, & Nabila; nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; many extended family & friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Fehmi Kassis. Elias was the most caring and loving man, who kept his strong faith a priority in his life. He loved being a husband and a father and enjoyed all of the special time he spent with his son, Noah. Elias will be deeply missed by all who loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to St. Jude's Children's cancer research. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.andersonmcqueen.com.