Chafiq J. Melhem, 73, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 4th in Manor Care, Palmer Twp. Born: Chafiq was born in Kfarsghab Lebanon, a son of the late Jahjah and Nadima Melhem. Personal: Chafiq previously was a steel fabricator at the former Argo Welded of Phillipsburg, NJ, most recently he was self-employed in the Real Estate Industry. Memberships: Chafiq was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church. Survivors: Chafiq is survived by his wife Badawiyeh (Saliba) Melhem; sons Jahjah Melhem of Wilson Boro, Izzat Melhem of Philadelphia; daughters Nadimeh Melhem of Wilson Boro, Cheffie Melhem Azar and husband Larry; sisters Josephine Koury of Easton, Chafica Koury of Easton, Sue Olson of Wind Gap; a brother Melhem Melhem of Easton; grandchildren Peter Melhem, Rill Melhem; great grandchildren Christopher, Braiden, Owen, and Carter. He is predeceased by a son Jahjah; brothers Izzat and Joseph Melhem. Services: Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm with Prayer of the Incense at 8:00 pm and also on Friday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in the Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 4th & Ferry Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp. Memorial Contributions: Contributions in Chafiqs memory may be made to Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 54 South 4th Street, Easton, PA 18042, or to the Alzheimers Foundation, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com