Ahmad "Ed" Melhem

January 2, 1953 - July 19, 2019

Ahmad "Ed" Melhem, 66, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2019 at home in the love and comfort of his wife and daughter. Ahmad was the loving husband of Charlene and the cherished father of Laila. He was the beloved son of Kaltoum & the late Yassin Melhem. Ahmad was the dear brother of 6 siblings. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mr. Melhem was a Professor of Mathematics for over 30 years. Ahmad was an incredibly smart man with a great sense of humor. He had a love for books, gardening, and politics, but his devotion to his family was unparalleled. Visitation on Wednesday 4 - 8 PM with a memorial service at 7 PM at Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst. Interment Thursday 11 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.