Paul Eugene Massad

Dr. Paul Eugene Massad, 81, was born April 12, 1938 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Mike and Adleada Massad and left this earth to be with his heavenly father Feb. 25, 2020 after suffering a heart attack and four-year battle with Myasthenia Gravis. The youngest of eight, Dr. Massad was known for his strong Christian faith, sense of humor, generosity, pride in his Lebanese heritage, and his deep love for his family. After graduating medical school from OU in 1964 as class president and specializing in radiology, Dr. Massad dedicated his life to serving, helping, and teaching others. He started Diagnostic Radiology in 1971 and worked there until his retirement in 2006. Even after retirement, he continued to practice radiology until the day he died.Through his life of service, he was a member of the Choctaw Board, the Al Malaikah Shriners, the Antiochian Orthodox National Board, and the Oklahoma County Draft Board, among many others. He held the positions of Chief of Staff of Edmond Medical Center, President of Central Bank, Imperial Chaplain of the Shriner's Divan, Director of Meridian Technology Center Radiology Program, and the Chairman of the Parish Council of St. Elijah. He was a trusted advisor, mentor, and consultant for many students, aspiring medical professionals, practitioners, and the community at large.In 1978, he married the love of his life, Nena, in Lebanon and they lived a happy life together with their four children in Oklahoma City and Edmond, Okla. They enjoyed traveling, dancing, and savoring life with their children, grandchildren, family, and friends. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nena; his son Malek Massad, wife Damiana, their daughter Mila; daughter Dr. Dini Homsey, husband Sam, their daughter Zeina, and son Sami; son Marc Massad, wife Kristen, their daughters Sophie and Adele, and son Oliver; son Michael Massad; sister Neda Margy; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and loved ones. Services will be held at St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Church on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Donations can be made in his honor to The Flowers that Do Not Wither Fund at St. Elijah, 15000 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73134.