Obituary of Tawfik Younis Sabet

Tawfik Younis Sabet, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 9th in Monterey, California. Born November 24th, 1926, in Cairo, Egypt, Tawfik came to the United States to complete his education, earning his PhD at Michigan State University. He returned briefly to Egypt after graduation, but decided to make his home in the US. He taught at Rush Presbyterian, St. Luke's Medical Center and at the University Of Illinois School Of Dentistry in Chicago. In his spare time he enjoyed playing tennis. He worked with the Museum of Science and Industry's Holiday Celebration, adding an "Egyptian Christmas Tree" to their display. When he retired he left Chicago for a warmer climate, moving to Monterey California. There he became an active volunteer with numerous organizations including Point Sur Lighthouse, Monterey Police Department, Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula and the Red Cross. He was also active in building cross-cultural understandings. He is survived by his wife Patricia Jeanne Sabet, daughter and son in law Janet and Julain Northcott, two grandchildren: Jennifer and Jim Northcott and four great-grandchildren, Connor, Avery, Owen and Isabella. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Community hospital of the Monterey peninsula.