John Joseph Farah was born on September 13, 1940 in Mount Clemens to Kalil and Mouhiba (Akel) Farah. John was a lifelong resident of Mount Clemens. He married Michele Barkoot on October 24, 1964 and had three children: Therese Ann Farah (deceased), Christine (Gregory) Lebold, John (Noelle) Farah, five grandchildren: Morgan Lebold, Shane Lebold, Isabella Therese Farah, Abigail Farah, & Reese Farah, and 25 nieces and nephews. John's large Syrian family was the center of his life and the source of great joy.

John was a member of St. Peter Catholic church and enjoyed bible studies, playing card, and gambling.  John worked as a Water Plant Operator for the City of Mount Clemens for thirty years until his retirement in 1998. He served for 27 years on the Retirement System Board of Trustees with 15 years as the general employee representative and 12 years as the retiree representative until 2015.

He was predeceased by his five siblings: Marie Antoinette Joseph, George Farah, Olga Pry, Mary Campbell, and Chuck Farah.

No one will forget John's vast knowledge, infectious humor, and loving heart.

Visiting hours will be on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 3:00pm-8:00pm with an open Eulogy at 6:00pm in the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 N. Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. with instate at 8:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market Street, Mount Clemens with the Reverend Father Christopher Muer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angela Hospice 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia MI 48154.