Riad Joseph Karaa

Our Beloved Riad Joseph Karaa, 42, of Atlanta, GA returned to his Creator on July 12, 2017. Riad is and forever will be in the heart and soul of his Mother, Nadia Ayoub Karaa, Sisters Shiraz Karaa and Rima Karaa, Brothers Rashid Karaa and Marwan Karaa, and Nephew Joseph Eisenstadt. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Rashid Karaa. We have been in awe of you our Precious Riad since you were born and cherish the countless moments you took our breath away. We hold your heart and hands in ours and you are never alone. With Love and Gratitude to Riad’s Uncles Nicola Ayoub, Tony Ayoub, and the late Elias Ayoub, his Cousins Helen, John, Nadia, Nicola, Elias, Nicolas and Nadine and their families, and his Dearest Friends. Riad was born in Zahle, Lebanon on June 29, 1975 and came with his family to the United States in December 1978 residing primarily in Atlanta, GA. He attended Briar Vista Elementary School, Druid Hills High School, and the Georgia Institute of Technology where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Riad ‘s gifts and interests were numerous and the greatest of which was helping other people. His career as an Entrepreneur and Consultant was a channel for his talents and finding true impactful solutions. Riad’s love of sports and fun loving spirit were shared by his family and many friends. A memorial service followed by Celebration of Life reception will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church located at 2045 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.