Haxhi Gashi, 86, of Nanuet, NY, formerly from Albania, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 7, 2021.
Beloved husband of 65 years to Sanije. Loving father of Mithat Gashi (and his wife Meryeme) of Nanuet, Luan Gashi (and wife Shukrie) of New City, and Ilber Gashi (and wife Vjollca) of Huntersville, North Carolina, Drita Nerguti (and husband Haxhi) of Fairview, NJ, and Anila Selmani (and husband Tomorr) of Cresskill, NJ. Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren (Anisa, Visar, Suzanne, Adriana, Bekim, Arlind, Blerim, Erna, Arber, Lindita, Siera, Dardan, Merita), and four great grandchildren (Drini, Blini, Riti and Muço); beloved brother of Remzije Guri (of Albania). Haxhi was predeceased by his brothers Ramiz, Gani, Qemal, and sister, Zelfie.
Haxhi was one of the last survivors of the communist internment camp of Berat, Albania. His family opposed the communist ideology. For this reason, Haxhi’s home was burned and destroyed, his property confiscated and the Gashi family was deemed as enemies of the state. At age 11, Haxhi and his family were sent to a concentration camp in Southern Albania -where many children, and the elderly died of malnutrition and lack of medical attention. After decades of persecution by the communist regime, in 1986, Haxhi escaped from communism with his wife and children and settled in the land of freedom — the United States.
Those who feel comfortable are invited to pay their respects in person on Wednesday, March 10th from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).
A Funeral Prayer will be celebrated Thursday starting at 9:00 AM with burial to follow at 11:00 AM at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa.
Please strictly adhere to proper social distancing and no physical contact, for the safety of the family and all guests.
Our deepest condolences to the Gashi Family in this difficult time. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great man that stood with no fear of evil. He stood for freedom.
May he rest in peace.
Zotaj Family
We are very sad to hear the death of Haxi Gashi
We wish our deepest condolsnce to the family
We are sure Allah will take him under his care
Let Our prays will accompany Haxi Gashi on his final travel to eternity
To Mithat and the Gashi family:
My wife Matoula and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Haxhi. We extend our thoughts for comfort to you in this time of sadness. And, may all that you love most in him become clearer in his absence.
Peace to all of you,
Richard Avdul
Ngushëllimet e mija të përzemërta. Qoftë i paharruar kujtimi për Zotin Haxhi. Të rroni ju. Zoti ju lasht shnosh.