Detroit business and community leader Edward Deeb died Tuesday at age 89, according to his family.

Deeb was the president and CEO of the Michigan Food and Beverage Association, president of the Eastern Market Merchants Association and the president, chairman and founder of Metro Detroit Youth Day , the largest youth event in Michigan.

Deeb's family said: "Our family has many fond memories of our father, and we will dearly miss him. We also realize that he meant a great deal to many in the Metro Detroit area."

Deeb was named one of Detroit News' Michiganians in 2001 for his contributions to the state and Detroit area.

Deeb was a founding member of the Board of Directors for Eastern Market Corporation and was always supportive of Eastern Market's work in the district and community, sai

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