Adel Abdessalam age 75 of Troy, OH. Died Saturday, January 12, 2002 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1926 in Cairo, Egypt. He is survived by Five children, Conja Abdessalam & Zayne Abdessalam both of NY, NY; Shahab Abdessalam of Columbus, OH; Renee Sclafani of West Dundee, IL & Taurek Abdessalam of Columbus, OH. Two Brothers, 3 Sisters & Five Grandchildren also survive. He received his Bachelors Degree in Engineering from Cairo University and attended Cornell University. He worked as a private Aerospace Engineering Consultant.