Umar Ahmad

Umar Ahmad obituary, Silver Spring, MD

Umar Ahmad

Umar Ahmad Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 19, 2024.
Silver Spring - Dr. Umar Moez Uddin Ahmad

Father, grandfather, brother and husband passed away at home on November 18, 2024. Born April 5, 1946 in Barabanki, India, he was the eighth of nine children of Mohi Uddin Ahmad, a barrister specializing in criminal defense law, and Raqqeya "Fatima" Ahmad, a homemaker. Umar graduated from Dawood University of Engineering & Technology in Karachi, Pakistan with a B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering. He then moved to Socorro, New Mexico, where he obtained an M.S. and Ph.D. in Metallurgy (Extractive and Physical) at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, Umar settled in the Hudson Valley, New York where he lived for over 45 years before relocating to Silver Spring, Maryland to be closer to his grandchildren. Umar is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Seemi Ahmad (nee Khan), his daughter Sabeen Hafsa, daughter Azmi Fatima and son-in-law Dr. Massoud Kazzi, daughter Asima Jabeen and son-in-law Michael Solomonov, grandchildren Jude and George Kazzi and David, Lucas and Noura Solomonov, and sister Shama Ahmad.

Professionally, Umar began his career with the International Nickel Company, then moved to IBM where he worked for more than 20 years in East Fishkill, New York. After retiring from IBM, Umar began a second career in real estate development. Umar was an avid gardener and tennis player, a fantastic home cook, and an Urdu poetry aficionado. He was also an accomplished chess player. He was a founding member of Masjid Al Noor in Wappingers Falls, New York, where he served as president for a number of years, as well as an active member of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley, the Dutchess Interfaith Council, and the East Fishkill Rotary Club. Umar traveled extensively and loved to take road trips, watch cricket and eat fresh mangos with his extended family in Pakistan, and mostly, do anything with his three little girls. Umar will be greatly missed by his family and friends whose lives will be less complete without him.

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December 7, 2024

Barbara Deppe posted to the memorial.

December 7, 2024

Barbara Deppe & family posted to the memorial.

November 25, 2024

Saima Nawaz Khan posted to the memorial.

Barbara Deppe

December 7, 2024

Dear Ahmad Family,
We would like to express our condolences to all of you. Omar and your family were great friends and neighbors on Kensington Dr. We´ll always cherish our memories of our families growing up together.

Barbara Deppe & family

December 7, 2024

Dear Ahmad Family,
We would like to express our condolences to all of you. Omar and your family were such great friends and neighbors growing up together on Kensington Dr. Our memories will always be cherish in our thoughts of all of you.
Sincere condolences,
Barbara, Chuck, Allison, Jacquelyn and
Amanda Deppe

Saima Nawaz Khan

November 25, 2024

Dear Seemi Apa,
Very saddened to hear of your loss. May Allah make Umar Bhai´s onward journey an easy one and grant him a place in Jannah. May Allah give you and your girls Sabr and fortitude. Aameen xx

Charlene Drew Jarvis

November 25, 2024

Dear Seemi,
Dr. Moses and I wish you peace after your loving and devoted struggle to care for your beloved Umar. We hope we will continue to see you and will know that you are with friends.
All the best,
Charlene Drew Jarvis

Colette Cowey

November 25, 2024

Dear Seemi, you and Umar have been in my thoughts and prayers as you experienced this most difficult last journey together. Please accept my deepest condolences on his passing. I send you and the family heartfelt wishes for comfort and peace. Colette Cowey, Sibley Seniors Memory Club.

Darius Izad

November 21, 2024

As a rowdy kid at the family parties who sometimes felt out of place, I´d look to Umar Uncle and would immediately feel the compassion and love he exudes. That smile of his is truly indelible and I often sensed a telepathic and reassuring wink on his face that made me feel at ease.

Sending love and condolences to Seemi, Hafsa Azmi, Asima, the grandkids, and the entire family during these difficult times.

Love,
Dariush

Rafic & Kathryn Bizri

November 21, 2024

We extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Umar. May his soul rest in peace. Allah Yerhamo.
Rafic and Kathryn Bizri

Hina and Faisal

November 21, 2024

Lovely human being! Great individual, he is deeply missed. Our early memories of him are he talking about Aligarh in conversations we had after Juma. He holds a special place for us, use to recite Farsi ashar and I grew up hearing them from my father. Last we met him was in summer of 2022. We are proud that he was part of our life and continues to be.

May he get the highest place in Jannat, Ameen.
Sincerely, Hina and Faisal.

Sarah Khalid

November 21, 2024

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of uncle. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May Allah (SWT) grant him the highest rank in Jannat-ul-Firdous and provide you all with sabr and strength to bear this loss.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and duas.
Sincerely,
Mona, Sarah and Rehan (2012083612)

Irfan, Nasreen; Nazia

November 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to our dear cousin, Umar. He was a brilliant individual whose kindness and intelligence touched everyone he met. Umar was not only an exceptional person but also a loving husband to Seemi and a devoted father to their three beautiful daughters, Hafsa, Azmi, and Aasima. His love for his family and his dedication to them were evident in everything he did.
Umar's presence will be deeply missed, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. May his soul rest in peace.
With heartfelt condolences,Irfan, Nasreen, and Nazia

Tom Trinchera

November 20, 2024

Very sad to hear about Umar, he was just a good guy. I only met him a few times over the years I've known him and Seemi and he made an incredible impression each time! A very warm and nice guy all around. I also joined them for dinner with friends at their house many yrs ago and everything they made was absolutely delicious. They were also very warm and hospitable folks!

Umme Habibah

November 19, 2024

My earliest memory of mamo is that of my mother talking fondly about her younger brother whom she missed dearly. I grew up listening to stories of all three younger siblings being a trio, engaging in mischief, playing together, and learning together.

Mamo was a beautiful soul inside out - radiating kindness. No one ever felt out of place in his company, he knew how to take everyone along in conversations, love unconditionally, guide and teach all at the same time.

Mamo loved mangoes and well, never shared one with me :), i remember cooking the hoofs of a cow, when he visited us last - we both savored the meal that evening. Him taking us along even if he had the smallest of errand to run and my mother and him sharing stories in the car from their childhood - them singing songs, recalling poetry and poems that their bua (nanny) used to sing to them.

He and i talked about urdu literature and his childhood days in Barabanki - we laughed and shared memories. i'm going to miss him so much. But i know he is in a much better place with all his loved ones. I can almost imagine my mother and him engaging in their playful banter even now, just as they used to enjoy. He must be very happy to meet both his elder brothers whom he dearly missed.

My heartfelt prayers for all his loved ones seeking strength and solace during these challenging times. May you be comforted by the love and support of those around you - we all love you and you are always in our prayers.

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Rubina Akbar

November 19, 2024

I was so sad to hear that Uncle Umar passed away. He was such a kind man. I remember when I was about 7 or 8 years old, and I lost my parents during an Eid function at Masjid Noor. He took me by the hand and helped me find my parents. When I got older during my teen years, I was fortunate to learn that he would be my teacher for Youth Group at the masjid. May Allah grant him the highest abode in Jannat, and may Allah give saber to his family and friends.

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Usman Suleman

November 19, 2024

Tayyaba Rehman

November 19, 2024

I am deeply saddened to hear about passing of Umar uncle. My first memory was meeting him iand his lovely family in 1993 on Halloween when he was juggling giving candies at the door and entertaining us as his guests. He later became my Sunday school teacher and helped us answered challenging questions that we had about Islam. My heartfelt condolences and duas for Seemi aunti, Hafsa, Azmi and Asma.

Huma Minhas

November 19, 2024

My first memory of Umar Bhai is riding on his shoulders and going to the corner store , and being pampered by him because of Umar Bhai and his brother Junaid Bhai I would call myself Huma Ahmad Bhai thinking my last name was Bhai just like Umar Bhai and my other cousins and to this day he would always call me Huma Ahmad Bhai I will always remember his genuine smile and warmth seeing us I will always my handsome cousin may he be in the company of.our Beloved Prophet SWS and his own family may Allah shower his blessings upon him and his beautiful family may Allah reward Seemi Bhabhi immensely for her love and dedication may she find comfort and solace now

marcia ali

November 19, 2024

My last memory of brother Umar was making Jerk Chicken for him which he loved. He was a very dignified man, a loving husband and father and a cherished member of the Al Noor community. He will be missed.

marcia ali

November 19, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Nusruth

November 19, 2024

Umar Uncle was my Sunday school teacher. I´ll never forget him. And he was always kind and helpful to me in my formative years in Masjid Al Noor. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus.

Shireen R. Khan

November 19, 2024

He was there for our family during the hardest times losing my father. He organized the entire funeral and was with him during his last moments. I always enjoyed talking with him when our families got together. May peace be with him in the next life.
Shireen Rahman Khan

Mohammed Shafiq Majeed and Tahira Majeed

November 19, 2024

Innaa lillahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'un
Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return. May Allah pardon him and forgive any short comings, make his grave spacious, filled with light and pleasant with a connection to al jannatul firdaws (the best of Paradise) May Allah give his Family sabr and the solace they need. Ameen Summa Aameen
Shafiq Majeed and Family

Arif Muslim

November 19, 2024

1978 when he played soccer in lunch break.
He also specialized in carrying Adnaan( heavier of my two sons.
I have 46 years of memories
Will miss him dearly

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