Antoine "Tony" Deek, 67, has fallen asleep in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born on February 20, 1958, to Geries and Sylvie (Fakes) Deek. Tony had a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Economics. Tony worked for Family Express for many years before he opened his own small business, Lucky Stop, in Michigan City, which he ran for 35 years. He cared deeply about his employees and about serving and giving back to his community. Tony served his community through membership with the Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church, where he held a position on the council. He also volunteered with the Salvation Army and Christmas in April. A special moment in Tony’s life was during a trip to the Vatican City in 2000, where he and his wife met Pope John Paul II and received a holy blessing. Tony will be remembered as a loving, generous, and devoted husband and father, who cherished his children and held great pride in the fact that all four of his children worked hard to become dentists. Tony will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was a man of great faith with a heart full of kindness, hard work ethic, and compassion. His legacy will continue to guide and inspire his family and all who knew him for generations.
On June 25, 1987, Tony married Sonia Zabaneh, who survives, along with their children: Dr. Sylvia (Samer) Zabaneh, Dr. Christine Deek-Rayan, Dr. Joseph Deek, and Dr. Michael Deek; grandchildren: Deena, Leana, Christopher, and Irene; siblings: Emil (Ola) Deek, Evon (Butros) Soussou, Antoinette Deek, and Edward Deek; brothers-in-law: Dr. Ibrahim (Irma) Zabaneh, and Ramzi (Hania) Zabaneh; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by siblings: Andres Deek, and Evette Deek.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, IN, with a Trisagion Service beginning at 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church, 36 W. 700 N., Valparaiso, IN, with Father James Greanias officiating. Burial will follow at Angelcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund
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Our deepest condolences on the loss of Tony may God comfort you and give you the strength to get over this huge loss to the Deek family. May God bless his soul, -Nabil Nijmeh
So sorry to hear of Tony passing away. he was such an awesome friend and a wonderful business owner. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, may he be resting in peace. -Robert Dolph
To the family of Tony let your heart not be troubled trust in God also believe in me Tony was the best of the best I work for him at the store lucky stop he was a very very good man he will be missed rest in peace Tony. -Mary Olds
All of us at Great Deals on Wheels are heart broke over Tony's passing. He was such a kind soul and a great businessman. He will be missed by many. God's blessing to the family for strength, comfort and peace!! -Denitta Newenhouse/ Great Deals on Wheels
Our deepest condolences for the passing away of our dear friend, Tony. It is a major loss to his family and us as the family friends. Tony was such a friendly and kind person who always carried a welcoming smile on his face and always received his friend with a wide smile. We are sure he is in a better place now with the Lord and in a place with eternal life. May God bless his soul and give you blessings on his loss. May his memory be eternal! -Ibrahim and Claudette Kuttab & family
We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Uncle Tony. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Though we are far apart, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories you hold of him bring you comfort, and may the love that surrounds you help ease your sorrow. God rest his beautiful soul, and may his memory be eternal. With love, -Victoria and Basel Soussou
My condolences to the family, Tony was a kind man that made you feel like a friend! Always a friendly hello, I love stopping in to see him. He will be greatly missed! RIP Tony - I miss you already, -Tee Bettelyoun
