Obituary of Samiha Mussad

********Update as of March 12, 2020******** Due to the ever changing scenario due to the Covid-19/Coronavirus situation, the family of Samiha Mussad has decided to postpone the memorial services indefinitely. Once a new date has been decided on, the website will be updated accordingly. The family thanks you for your understanding in this matter. ******** Samiha Mussad, 87, of The Kentshire in Midland Park, NJ, went home to God on Jan. 20, 2020. Samiha, known as “Sami” or “Semi,” was born in Cairo, Egypt, and she and her husband, Edward, immigrated to the U.S. in 1961. They raised three sons in Ridgewood, NJ. Samiha was proud to become a United States citizen in 1975, and served as a Registered Professional Nurse in New Jersey for nearly 50 years. Sami loved travel, tennis, and Chinese Checkers, and enjoyed her last tennis game one month before her death. Samiha's wide travel brought her to places like Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and Portugal. Samiha was a lifelong learner; she obtained her Wound Care Consultant credential at age 74, and earned the continuing education credits for her last nursing license renewal at age 85. Samiha was predeceased by her husband, Edward, and is survived by their sons, Emir and his wife, Dawna; Albert and his fiancé, Glenn; and Peter. Samiha is also survived by her sister, Souma, and will be missed by her extended family in the U.S. and Egypt. Samiha’s request for cremation has been honored. A Celebration of Life will be held at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481, on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 2-4 pm, with a memorial service beginning at 3pm.