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David Lazar

Born: 3/20/1939
Died: 1/6/2018
Age: 78
Community: Flint, MI

LAZAR, David - Of Flint, age 78, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Genesys Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Assyrian Church of the East, 3112 Lewis Street, Flint, Father Ameer Brikha officiating.

Burial in Assyrian Cemetery.

Visitation 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.

Contributions may be made to Assyrian Church of the East, the Assyrian Cemetery or charity of one’s choice.


David was born in Flint, Michigan on March 20, 1939, the son of the late Nimrod and Nancy (Tamraz) Lazar.

He married Norma Salim on October 1, 2005 in Flint.

He served his country in the U.S. Army, after which he received his BA and MA from Eastern Michigan University. David was a member of Assyrian Church of the East, where he served as Deacon for many years.

Mr. Lazar retired from Fenton Schools, after teaching and coaching there for over 20 years and having won 3 state championships for girls’ softball.

He was past president of the Assyrian American Club.


He was the most generous and modest person you would ever meet.

Surviving are sister, Dolores and husband Fred Farah;

aunt, Rachel David;

nephews, Paul, Jason, Alan and Daniel; many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; sister, JoAnn; grandfather, Reverend Baba Tamraz and grandmother, Anna Tamraz.

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  Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507

Phone: (810) 235-2345

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Visitation
Date:   1/9/2018
Time:   3:00 PM
Visitation 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   1/10/2018
Time:   11:00 AM
 
Location:   Assyrian Church of the East
3112 Lewis Street
Flint, MI 48507

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