He was 84 years of age and is survived by Melita, his wife of 53 years. Other survivors include one sister as well as one nephew and two nieces.
وقد ترك وراءه ارملته ميليتا بعد زواج دام ٥٣ سنة ،‏ وأختا لديها ثلاثة اولاد .‏