Tarek M. Haleleh
July 27, 1994 ~ February 1, 2008
Tarek M. Haleleh, age 13, of McLean, Virginia. Passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008 at his residence. Loving son of Joyce Allen and Mahmoud Haleleh. Tarek is also survived by an adoring sister Adriana and maternal grandparents Judy and Don Allen and paternal grandparents Rehab an the late Hassan Haleleh. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
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Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Joyce, Our prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Carol, Marsha, and your friends at Dominion
Dear family of Tarek: Our daughter was a classmate of Tarek at Cooper Middle School. We wanted to send our best wishes to you, and let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Wishing you peace, The Bramlet family
Dear Family of Tarek, Words can’t expess how deeply we feel for your loss. We hold you all in our prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time. May God’s love comfort you. Warmest regards, The Baer Family
Dear Joyce, Adriana & Family~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are heartbroken. With faith, Tarek will be an eternal spirit in all our lives. God Bless, Joan, Michael, Brian & Kevin Green
To the Haleleh family, you have our deepest sympathy. We hope you can find comfort in what the Bible says at Isiah 25:8, “God will soon swallow up death forever and wipe the tears from all faces.”.
Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss – it is beyond heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Godspeed.
Dear Terek, I’m going to miss you very much. I wish you could see how much people are missing you. Your locker is decorated, and people are bring flowers in. All i wish is for you to know people are remembering you for how you lived and not how you died. I will miss you very very much.
Our prayers are for the parent/family. God shall watch over your son, he is in good hands. God Bless you all
Dear Tarek, I miss you. I really wish that this hadn’t of happened to you, and everybody at Churchill is mourning the loss of you. We all share our feelings together at this time in our lives. We feel that you were a great, great person, and everyone in Churchill wishes the best to you and your family. I have shed my tears, over and over again, and I’m sure many other people have, also. Looking back at all of those memories just puts a smile on my face. Your an amazing guy, Tarek. From, Catie
Although I did not know Tarek my prayers are offered to you tonight and every night and I look forward to seeing him in heaven one fine day. May God Bless Your Family And Provide You Comfort.
Tarek, so much to say. you were truley an amazing person. you said the nicest things to me. as i look back at all the good times we have had, i cant help but cry. you made class so much funner, you always made me laugh. i know you are happier now and i wish the best for your family and friends. rest in peace buddy, you were loved lots and always will be. love, elizabeth
Dear Allens-Halelehs, We share in your grief. The pain will eventually lessen, as you rely on the support of your family and many friends. Ann and Mike
Tarek, now we can only share in the feeling of infinite loss your dear family feels. We remember the many times you stayed with us over the years and we are thankful for the wonderful moments we shared as we laughed together late into the night. We all miss you more than you could ever have known, and we will remember you and we will hear your laughter forever and ever. Dormez parmi les étoiles cher ami. Jonathan, Anneke, Saskia and Laurence
Tarek- you were an absalute amazing friend.You never stopped smiling for me no matter what! I miss you soooo much and my prayers remain strong.. I will never forget you in my life, you were a truely amazing friend. Rest in Great peace….
Dear Joyce, Adriana & family, Words cannot express our sadness in the loss of your beautiful son. We share your grief and are holding you and your family close in our hearts. With deepest sympathy, the Bollinger family
*Tarek*, I miss you sooo much and will never forget you. You were such a good friend, funny, loving, and always happy. You had such a good out look on life and I wish more people could have seen that. A lot of people at our school did not try to reach out to you because you were different, but I think that was what made you so special. You lived to have fun and protect/love *Adriana*, and thrived for attention from the people you loved most. I hope all of your stress has been lifted and even though you are gone from site, you will always be present in our hearts. Love forever and always, *Hannah*
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss you *Tarek*. You were a good friend. I will always remember your beautiful, friendly smile. Keep smiling forever 🙂 🙂 🙂
Dear Joyce, Adriana, and Family – I extend my deepest condolences for your loss. Tarek was a very special young man and my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God bless – Becky Pritchett
Dear Family & Friends of Tarek, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends. May God give you comfort and strength during this time. God Bless Tarek!
Dear Joyce, Adriana and Mahmoud. Words cannot express the sorrow that we have felt with the loss of Tarek. There are no words of consolation that I can give you all, except that we love you and will pray for Tarek and for your family. Please be strong for one another, it is now time to reunite with love, so that you honor Tarek’s death. Kiana and I will miss him very much.
To: The Haleleh family You are in our thoughts and prayers. You were a great Kid and we will miss you Erin- Cooper Middle School
Tarek was a really good person. He always made me laugh in History and by my locker. He would make everyone laugh by singing the weirdest songs. I really miss him. May God be with him and his family.
Dear Tarek, Even if I only met you this year, I feel like I had knew half my life. You were always so nice and funny. I had a great time with you, Especially in gym if you remember the 4 count jumping-jacks and the high kicks; you could make anyone laugh know matter what mood they were in. I miss you so much.
Dear family, Our son was an acquaintance of Tarek through a mutual friend who loved him dearly. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Andersons
Tarek- You will always be remembered. We all want you to know that we miss you, and that you were a great friend. You always used to talk to me in the halls and put a smile on anyones face. We miss you Tarek, and we always will. love from, Margot
tarek u were such a funny laid back cool and sumtimes sweet person i miss u so much and english science and math are bot as fun as they were with u in them i love u so much and i guess ill see u again eventually ull always be in my heart
Dear Haleleh Family, I am really sorry about Tarek. My whole family is sad about this. My little brother Jack was Tarek’s 1st grade buddy at Churchill Road Elementary School last year. Tarek really looked out for Jack. We will all miss Tarek and our prayers are with your family. He is looking down from a better place now. Love, Alex Lichtenstein and the Lichtenstein Family
I am sorry what happened with Tarek. He was one of my friends. I will miss him. He was very nice to me. I say prayers for Tarek. Love, Jack Lichtenstein 2nd grade Churchill Road School
Tarek, I know nobody will ever forget you because of your uniquness and personality. You could always make people smile, no matter what you said. I will never forget you and the memories I have from Science and QST, the hallways, and lunch. Everyone respects you and wishes you could still be with us, but we all understand now that you are happier where you are. Love, Riley
Tarek, you were a fantastic person and many people loved you.I’m so sorry it had to end this way. At school EVERYONE misses you. your locker is decked out with all sorts of things. And people grieve your loss every day. My sincerest prayers are with you -Lucy Gunter
To Tarek’s Family and Friends, May it help you to know that we feel for you, and can not imagine how much you must be hurting. May his adorable and unique smile stay close to your hearts. The Jones Family Great Falls
Tarek, I will always remember you for the smiling, laughing kid I knew you were. You will be forever loved and missed. I hope you know. To Tarek’s Family I am really sorry for your loss. Tarek was a great kid and I will always remember him. Forever.
We had good times since I’ve known you like on Halloween two years ago. You always seemed to be happy and you liked everyone. You’ve been a good friend to me since the sixth grade and you will be missed.
Tarek, I’m going to miss you alot. We had so many great times together. Its going to be hard to imagine life without you. You were always entertaining, and you could always cheer some one up. I love you alot and I will remeber you forever! <3 To his family: Tarek was a great person and I am really and truly sorry for your loss.
Dear Tarek’s Family, It is always so painful to have to face the death of a child. No words can truly convey the sorrow that our community is feeling for your loss. Please know that I am keeping your family in my prayers. I hope that this message will bring your family some comfort and help guide you through this difficult time. Again, please accept my deepest condolences.
Our hearts are very heavy for you. We wish you peace and comfort in this very difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers. With deep condolences, The AbiNajm Family at Lebanese Taverna
Dear Adriana, You probably don’t remember me, but was the one, with the ponytail that sat with you and Sabrina watching the “Hanna” show after Sabrina’s Grandmother’s funeral………such a loyal friend you were during Sabrina’s time of loss……and how blessed was she to have had you her by her side to empathize during your time of such a potent loss. It is now her time to support you —-and without a doubt, she is now there by your side as a friend. I never had the opportunity to meet your brother —–but I did get to meet you. You are a wonder child and your mother is blessed to have you to behold as a daughter. Such was Tarek’s blessing also……a Mom that does her best and loves so deeply. Give her all the hugs and love you can, for my guess is that is what your brother and her son is counting on you to do. He only departed loving…….truly I beleive this to be so. Again – from only having met you once and seeing how deeply your friend, Sabrina trust your soul……. I too trust both you and God to support each and all. Much sympathy…….and blessings to you and your family. With much love and support from the Universe, Mrs.Nau (Miss Debra)
Dear Tarek, I wish you could see all of the Churchill, Cooper, and Longfellow kids that miss you. We all think of you and pray for your family. We didn’t know you as well as we wish we could have. We are glad you are in a better place now. Many tears were shed in your memory. Best wishes for your family. XOXOXO
Dear Tarek, So many of my peers have cried and mourned over you. We all love you and I want to let you know you and your family are loved! may God be with you now and forever!
Dear Tarek, When I first met you I saw a cocked head, a mischievous smile and a glint in your eyes on the outside. From the inside of you I felt a gentle soul, always ready to give and receive love. I shall miss you. Be at peace and within the loving arms of God.
Hey Tarek.. I miss you so much. I will never ever forget you, and all the great times we had. Remember at the mall with me and tara and matt? And math class passing notes? And gym class, and history, and science… ? We had so many funny times, and everytime i think about them i cry. I just want you to know that you are greatly missed, and we all care about you so much.. I just wish that you could somehow be here again. We love you, tarek. And i miss you like nothing else. May God bless you and keep you safe in his arms, Morgan Ladd
Tarek: I know I never knew you very well, but what’s happened is very tragic. You have, however, stirred up such emotion in so many people and we all miss you. I was just looking through our yearbook and I saw your quote: In twenty years I’ll be the lead singer in a band. I’m sure you’re a rock star in Heaven. I truly appreciate the time during which I knew you at Churchill Road, and I sincerely hope that you are happy. Rest in peace, Tarek. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Tarek, Sometimes I acted like your jokes wern’t funny when really they were hilarious. I acted like I didn’t want to be your friend when really I looked forward to when i got to see you. There are many things that I wish I had or hadn’t said. I believe you know that now because I’ve prayed that god will tell you. You were a great kid with an even better personality. You are missed, mourned, and remembered. You are in a better place now where no one will judge you by how you look. Thats the way it should’ve been when you were with us, but sadly it wasn’t. We all love you and miss you.
Dear Tarek, I miss you so much, you will always be in my heart. I remembered when i went to your house you take me on your motorcycle and take me to Langley to jump on the speed bumps. those were really fun times. and we went to the mall to see movies we would both jump or scream and i would cuddle in your arms. i really miss you. And at your funeral, fat joe said really broke my haert and he said ” it was me tarek and rayn and it is me and rayn” i was bursting out in tears. And we would go up to your room and turn up the music really loud and pretend that we were playing the guitar. And we would go up on your roof and just stare at the stars. And when i went to the vistin g i kissed your forehead it was so cold. i love you tarek i will always remember you. every day that passes i will get closer to you. i love you.
Dear Tarek I will always remember the way you were I can never forget 6th grade because of you. you made it so much fun and im sure everybody is praying for you.We all miss you May You Rest in Peace bye
I’ve never met you but I know Adrianna very well and it’s so sad to realize I will never have the opportunity to get to know you. You sounded like such an incredible person. Adrianna is such a sweet girl and my heart is with her and I know that you are watching over her.
Dear Tarek, I will miss you. I know I did’nt know you very well but I knew that you were a loving guy. I am just so sad that i won’t see you in a long time but i know someday that we will see eachother again. I wont ever forget you and Im glad that i wont becuase who would want to forget someone like you? I know I don’t. well i’ll miss you and i love you. You will always be in my heart.
Dear the Haleleh Family, We cannot express our unexplainable sadness. We send our great compassion to you, and all of your friends. I am sure Tarek was an amazing person, and even though we only met him once or twice we will always remember his dazzling smile. love, the longfellow kids
dear tarek, I will always remember your huge smile and the way you laughed. Everyone will remember you for ever!!
Tarek: I only knew you for two years, yet i remember your smile and your laughter. i remember all the times we laughed at you and made fun of you, i wish i could take it all back. i am so sorry. i know you’re in a happy place now. i know that you were so loved by many. i’m so sorry
Tarek, I will always miss you and i think about you everyday i went to everything that involved you these past few weeks: the service, the burial, the viewing, i also went to your house it is so quiet with out you we all miss you and we all love you -Your forever friend
Dear Tarek, when i heard about you the day they found you, i cried for like 5 straight hours… when i was watching the omen the other day, i was sad, because the first/second time(s) i watched it i was with you and adriana. when i watched disturbia, i also became sad because in the movie, the song lonely day by system of a down played, and i remember when you sent that song to me in an email. i miss playing hide and seek with you, and going to the club to swim and goof off with your sister and you’d come along. my favorite memories of you are when after your sister would fall asleep at a sleepover, you would come and talk to me because you knew i was still awake and bored. the last time i slept over at your house i cried because i missed you. i will always remember you and i will always love you so much! xoxo JULIE SWANN
Tarek, Wow i really miss you. I remember you and me sitting in the first day of shop laughing at Mr. Kosek making fun of elizabeth. Hahaha you made me laugh so many times (even if your jokes were a little perverted hahaha oh well)!! You were such a great person and I really miss you. You will always be in the memories of those who loved you. I can’t wait to see you again! Love and respect, Natalie
Dear Tarek, I miss you alot. I remember how everytime i saw you at the mall you would always be wearing your hat. I also remember how i would take that hat and run away then give it back to you later on. Now when i go to the mall i would always be thinking “I cant wait to see Tarek”, well i guess its not going to be the same anymore. I love you Tarek and I miss you. Your Friend, Amelia Subagiyo
Dear Tarek, I miss you so much. I still cry every night while thinking about the good times with you. You were like a brother to me. We met when we were one. We went through all of the good times and the bad times together. I remember I was locked in the trunk and you pulled me out saying, “It’s okay, I am here.” I am so sorry I let this happen. I also remember having sleepovers with Audrianna. We would watch Jimanji over and over. I watch it just for the memories now. We shared our whole childhood together. And I miss it. You were always there for me when I needed you. I just wish that I was there for you like that. There were the good times: when we would swing on the swing set, jump on the trampoline, watch movies, and run around the yard playing tag. But, unfortunately, there were the bad times: when our moms fought, and when my mom made me and Kelly pack up and leave. But even through those horrible times, we stuck by each other. Over the years, we kinda grew apart. But I never forgot you. I always loved you, like a brother, and I still do. Thinking of the times is making me sob, but also laugh. Remembering how funny you were, remembering how we tried to make our moms mad, and just hanging out with you everyday after school. If I was there, maybe this wouldn’t have happened.. and I am so sorry. I can’t go one day without crying. I sleep with the picture of us on Halloween every night. You were Scooby Doo and I was a princess. I miss that so much. I miss how I could tell you everything and I could cry so hard and you were there to comfort me. When we took you in for six months, those were the best months ever. You literally were my brother. We spent every moment together. I love you so much and I miss you. Rest In Peace, Krissy<3
Tarekk I miss you so much we had good times together and you are someone I will never forget.I luv you and I miss you. -Ade
Dear Tarek, I miss you so much. And I know that tons of other people do too. I just wanted you to know that I think about you everyday, and can’t wait to see you in heaven. When i was at camp this summer, I told my friends your story and asked them to write any prayers or thoughts about you. You would not believe the amaising comments i got back. That just goes to show what a great person you were. With love and respect, Mo
Dear Tarek, It’s been a year without you, and it really hasn’t been the same. You were a great friend and you always knew how to make me smile. When I thought of you I used to cry, but now I smile because I know that you’re in a happier place now. I’ll be looking forward to the day that I get to see you again up in heaven. I miss you budd. Love, Ashley Marks xx <3
Dear Friend, I wish you were here now to see the things i see now, i wish u hadnt left us. although we didnt know each other for that long i know we could have had more great memories. i will always charish the memories we have. -tim
My love for you grows each day!I have been so empty without you since you have departed this earth.Your smile was like the sun,it always filled my heart with joy,your eyes were filled with pain that I could never understand although tried again and again.you were always sincere in helping others with their problems yet you ignored yours.The world is a much more gloomy place now that you are gone.I pray that your presence is amoung us each day,that you realize how much you were loved and that we miss you so much.Words can not describe the loss that I feel.I always remember our last ski trip when you played a trick on one of the skiers we laughed so hard I cried,this memory always makes me smile.I hope you are at peace in heaven.I look forward to our time together in heaven where we can be together for eternity.
dear dad i always called you dad ilove you so much god talked to me and he promissed me that now you are one of his angle .your sister love very much yourdad
hi tarek i just want you to know that i miss you alot and i love you your dad
Hey Tarek, The other day I was thinking of you and just wanted to stop by and say hi. I miss you so much, we all do. Someone recently asked why I was still so lost and upset over you. I said to them, “obviously you didn’t know him well” laughed to myself and walked away. You were so funny, loving and an amazing friend. I always felt relaxed around you. You made me feel so free. You’re my best friend and nothing can ever change that or the way I feel about you. Thank you for everything. Your friend Hannah
tarek you where a great friend. you always made me laugh & its really hard not to think of you when ever i pass coastal flats. i have your picture in my room and when ever i look at it i try not to shead a tear. i cant wait to see you again. <333
Happy Birthday!I hope you know how many thoughts and prayers are with you on your birthday.Without you here with us our life is nothing more than an existance without pleasure.We miss your smile that would brighten a room the moment you walked in.We miss your creative and lively ways.You were the most beautiful person I have ever encountered,even though alot of times you would hide behind a wall for the outside world.I knew who you were.I hope you are having the best birthday in heaven the one that you so deserve,a birthday filled with love.
tarek~ tarek i miss you so much! iloveyou! i remember when we would pla hide-and-go-seek at the club it was soooo much fun i remember when we played truth or dare i remember all the good times and bad times we had together i even remember the first time i slept over at your house and we watched cemetary gates that movie was soooo scary i just saw a poster about it and it reminded me of you and made me really sad iloveyou tarek <3 and will never ever forget you <3 <3 <3
hi dad i miss you love alot your dad
hi tarek i just want you to know that every one miss you and love you
love you miss you
I think about you every day!The void you left in our hearts is un bearable.I miss your laughter, its as if you left the world without sunshine.I understand you more than ever.I only wish the world knew you for who you really were.We miss you!!!Life will never be the same without you.All my love goes to you!!!
tarek we miss you alot and we love you
Tarek,you are my angel,you are my bird always searching for cover wanting to soar through the stars to find the pathway to heaven.I hope this path is just the way you envisioned,nothing but animals and the voices of birds.We love you!!
Dear Tarek, I never knew you very well, but I used to be friends with your sister and was thinking about you the other day. I remember when I met you- when we were at a dress rehearsal (I was in 5th grade, you in 6th) the orchestra teacher changed our seats around and I was stand partners with you. Through the whole rehearsal we joked around and didn’t really pay attention, and we got in trouble together. For that one day I knew you, you were so much fun to be with. We’ll see each other again someday I know, and I hope we can be friends. God bless you, A friend
hi tarek we miss you and love you happy valentine day
Today I am feeling as low, as you are not with me. I miss you every moment wherever I may be. My mind sets nowhere and just thinks about you,I want to talk a lot with you but our talks are due.My lips are trembling and calling your name.I cannot see you as I am in pain.My one hand holds the other as it cannot hold yours.My heart beats faster wishing you might be here,giving me the feeling of joy,love and care.How much I love you is all I know,no doubt you are the only one I can think about. I love you!!!!!
I’ve been thinking about you a lot today. I came across a few pictures of us at my birthday party.. We were like 5 years old haha. Just wanted to remind you that I miss you and love you still.
miss you and love you your dad
love you tarek miss you dad
Today would be your sweet 16,your special day.Happy Birthday to the only one who brought such joy into our lives.We think about you every minute of the day and night.We love you dearly.
jus i want to say i love you today is christmas
Tarek, We miss you so much.Thoughts of you are always in our mind each minute of the day.We always prey that you have found the peace and happiness that you so deserved.God bless you
love you dad
Happy Birthday my Love,We miss you so much!!You were the only light in a gloomy world.Now you are an angel.Wish you were here.
We miss you and love you more than ever!!!!You are in our hearts
This day represents the worst day in our world.We miss you and love you dearly.We prey that you are in God’s arms.Happy again!!
i love you dad
Happy 18th Birthday big guy.We all miss you and love you forever!!
It’s hard to believe that it has been 5 years.I remember everything as if it were yesterday.Lots have happened since you’ve been gone, although nothing too good.I am sure you already know that!!I hope you have the peace you deserve in heaven.We miss you and our hearts are with you always.
We are thinking of you and really miss you!!! We love you!!!!! Lots of hugs and kisses go out to you
We are thinking of you and really miss you!!! We love you!!!!! Lots of hugs and kisses go out to you
Happy 20th Birthday Tarek, we send all our love to you, not a day goes by without many thoughts of you! Without you,life will never be the same! We miss you so much!!!