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Stockton Office: Closed Monday, May 25th.

SAMIR KHARUFEH

IBEW Local 595 mourns the passing of Business Representative, Samir Kharufeh, after a valiant battle with cancer at the young age of 49.

Sam was a member of IBEW 595 for 19 years. He completed his apprenticeship through the San Joaquin/Calaveras Counties JATC where he was awarded the Outstanding Apprentice Award for his graduating class.  He was a very skilled journeyman electrician and had a passion for advocating for those without a voice. He was appointed Business Representative/Organizer by then Business Manager Victor Uno in December 2007 and was quite active in leading and participating in events for the betterment of our local and working people.  Samir excelled at organizing and helped grow IBEW membership in the San Joaquin Valley.  He was a tireless labor activist, attending many political events, precinct walks, phone banking, and he rarely missed an action or event.  Even during his illness, he continued his work with Local 595 and was a vital part of our team.

Sam wore many hats.   He sat on multiple boards and trusts:  JATC, Health & Welfare Trust, LMCC, Negotiating Committee, and was the Secretary Treasurer of San Joaquin Building Trades, where his involvement helped in securing several Project Labor Agreements and future jobs for our members. He was well known, liked, and respected by all the Building Trades Affiliates, Local and Government politicians. Sam would always try to help in any way he could.  He always had a warm greeting for everyone and was a pleasure to work with. His boisterous laugh and generosity of wisdom is greatly missed in our lives.  It is always inspiring to know and work with someone who worked so hard to improve the lives of others. 

He is survived by his loving wife Guisella, son Ali, daughter Leila, brother Mohamed, sister Linda, and mother Anita.  Samir's passing is a huge loss for our IBEW, but most of all for his family. His daughter and son were very loving and devoted to their father, and he cherished them beyond words. Sam would often bring his family to union events and actions - they were a union family.

He will be greatly missed by all of us here at Local 595 and by his family and friends.  We were blessed to have Sam in our lives. 

Services have been held by the family.  It is unfortunate that at this time we are unable to gather and celebrate the life of Sam, however, if you would like to send condolences to the family or make any kind of contribution to the family, you may address your sympathies to Guisella Kharufeh and send in care of Local Union 595, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA  94568 or 1531 El Pinal, Stockton, CA  95205. 

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