A much-loved fruit seller in the community died and his sudden death caused great pain in his community.
Eddie Alameddine, 46, was the trader at the family-run Market Fresh Fruit and Veg on Marrickville Road in Dulwich Hill, in Sydney’s inner west.
His nephew, Ammar El-Khaled, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook on Friday that his uncle had died suddenly.
“Rest in peace Uncle Eddie, Dulwich Hill will miss you forever,” El-Khaled wrote.
Locals were devastated by the news and many shared fond memories of Mr Alameddine and his larger than life character.
Eddie Alameddine, 46 (pictured, with a bearded Instagram filter), owner of Market Fresh Fruit and Veg in inner Sydney, died after suffering a heart attack.
‘I can’t believe it, Eddie had the personality of an immortal. He always made my day,” one person wrote.
‘No way!!! He was the sweetest, kindest, funniest, most generous man who ever lived!! RIP beautiful man,” a second person commented.
A third person chimed in: ‘He brought a brilliant presence to our Dully family. He leaves us, so loved by so many…we were lucky to know him, may he rest in peace, the loss of him is immeasurable.’
Others explained that Mr. Alameddine was known throughout the community as a generous and kind man.
One person described the 46-year-old as an admirable and “absolutely selfless” man who regularly helped those struggling in the community.
‘I’ll quote (Eddie): “Take the food, I hope you come back when you have the money. It doesn’t matter if you don’t come back, but I hope you do,” they wrote.
Eddie was known for his generosity and often helped those struggling in the community and gave free fruit to children whenever they stopped by the store (pictured).
Another person added: ‘I’m heartbroken. Eddie and I had a special bond. He guided me through a terrible, bitter 18-year relationship breakup. He provided me with laughter, friendship and support.”
Mr Alameddine was also known to regularly offer children free pieces of fruit when they stopped by the store.
“My three-year-old son grew up stopping by your store to buy bananas and will be confused knowing it won’t be there anymore,” another person added.
The 46-year-old is understood to have died after suffering a heart attack and is survived by his wife and children.