Born October 13, 1932 in Jaffa Palestine
Departed September 11, 2023 in Suntree Melbourne, Florida
In Loving Memory
Sylvia Finan Ott Freeman of Melbourne, Florida, died at home surrounded by beloved family, on Monday September 11, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Camille Freeman, her brother Andre Finan in Canada, sisters, Yollande Finan in Texas and Danielle Behlok in Palm Bay Florida, her granddaughter Catalina Somolinos, her grandson Robert Ott, and a few great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Sylvia was born in Jaffa, Palestine on October 13, 1932 to Antoine Finan and Clotilde Alfa Finan. She married Jack Ott (Marine) in 1953 in Damascus Syria, and came to live in the United States. She had two children, Jack Anthony Ott and Barbara Clotilde Ott .
On June 6, 1978, at 46 years old, she started a new life and married Camille Freeman in Houston, Texas. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Jack, her daughter Barbara Ott Hall, her son-in-law Ray Hall, her grandsons Adam Ott and Ryan Hall, her brother Maurice and sisters Gloria Deeb and Noelly Jabbour.
Services will be held for Sylvia and her daughter Barbara Ott Hall at Saint John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church, Viera on September 25, 2023 at 11am.
Calling on September 25, 2023 from 10am – 11am.
Family and friends viewing on September 25, 2023 at 9:30
Burial Florida Memorial Garden, Rockledge, Florida on September 25, 2023 at 2pm.
14 entries.
Cindy Beckett
from Cocoa wrote on September 26, 2023:
Sylvia and Barbara were so loved by you, Camille! May your happy memories of them be cherished forever. May they both rest in peace.
Richard Rabbat
from Newton wrote on September 23, 2023:
Sylvia welcomed me in her home as a new immigrant from Lebanon and showed me that you can build a successful future full of love and happiness. She took the time to talk to my children and get to know them. She made my wife then feel at home in a middle eastern home. Her embrace and her smile were infectious. I will always cherish the times we had in her company. Until we meet again
Andre Finan
from Montreal wrote on September 21, 2023:
To my sister Sylvia, repose in peace with the family who already departed. May your souls rest in peace with the Creator.
To Camille and living family I extend my sincere condolences and ask the Lord to grant each one of us the needed patience, courage and the passion to have a hobby to continue your trip as peacefulness and happiness as possible, Love you. all.
Barbara Ray
from Rockledge, Fl wrote on September 19, 2023:
My condolences to Camille and family. You were a wonderful caregiver to Barbara and Sylvia. It's a bitter sweet time for those of us left behind, but comforting to know there was rejoicing in heaven when Sylvia was reunited with her family in heaven.
I'm thankful my family was adopted into Barbara and Sylvia's extended family. They made life fun and interesting and they will remain forever in our hearts.
Larry Jenkins
from Rockledge wrote on September 18, 2023:
Two wonderful ladies who had the ability to lift up anyone around them in need. I’m sure Barbara was there to welcome Sylvia through the gates of Heaven. What a beautiful reunion that must have been.
Gail Fazio
from Sanford, FL wrote on September 18, 2023:
Camille, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of many wonderful years together bring you comfort.
Kym Serra
from Cocoa wrote on September 17, 2023:
Memories of Barbara and Sylvia from 46 years will forever be stored in my heart.I loved them so much: they were family to me. My heart goes out to Camille, her family, and many friends.
Zachary Behlok
from Palm Bay wrote on September 17, 2023:
I hold my Aunt Sylvia in my heart, as I have for the entirety of my life thus far, and will continue to do so for the rest of my days. More than anything, I wish to thank her for the impact that she had on my life and the positive influence she was, and although words here are simply words, they are a testament to her importance in the lives of every single person she met throughout her life. حتى نلتقي مجددا
Marie Danielle Finan Behlok
from Palm Bay wrote on September 17, 2023:
Sylvie I already miss you but you are forever in my 💜
Rest in Peace my Sweet sister with your families and loved ones and I am not forgetting our Beloved Barbara Ott Hall so both of you will never feel alone☦️
Rest in Peace both of you 💜☦️
My deepest sympathies and condolences for Camille Freeman and the families for their loss.
You will never be forgotten 🙏🏻💜☦️
Clarence Laughlin
from Fairfax Station wrote on September 17, 2023:
To my God Mother Sylvia, who is now in heaven with many friends and family. May you rest in peace. Condolences from my family to your family. Sylvia and my mother Odette are reunited in heaven.
Gaby Deeb
from Ryebrook NY wrote on September 17, 2023:
God bless her soul. She was an amazing women. She will be missed.
Connie and Scott
from Suntree wrote on September 17, 2023:
All the Hogrefe’ new and loved Sylvia as our wonderful neighbor for over 30years. Sylvia, we will remember you and miss you very much. God bless you and keep you.
Zachary Behlok
from Palm Bay wrote on September 16, 2023:
I hold my Aunt Sylvia in my heart, as I have for the entirety of my life thus far, and will continue to do so for the rest of my days. More than anything, I wish to thank her for the impact that she had on my life and the positive influence she was, and although words here are simply words, they are a testament to her importance in the lives of every single person she met throughout her life.
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JoAnn Godsey
wrote on September 16, 2023:
I have many fond memories of Sylvia as she was our next door neighbor when I was a child. I remember her as kind with a lively personality. Sincere sympathies on the loss of Sylvia and Barbara. ❤️
Born October 13, 1932 in Jaffa Palestine