Steve Jobs' Biological Father Regrets Not Being Part of His Life

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Posted August 28, 2011 at 9:27pm by Shalom Levytam

The New York Post has profiled Abdulfattah John Jandali, Steve Jobs' biological father. Jandali, 80, is VP of a Reno casino and a workaholic just like Jobs.

The Syrian immigrant says he is overcome with guilt for his treatment of Jobs and only learned recently that the child he gave up for adoption was the famous CEO.

"This might sound strange, though, but I am not prepared, even if either of us was on our deathbeds, to pick up the phone to call him," Jandali said.

"Steve will have to do that, as the Syrian pride in me does not want him ever to think I am after his fortune," he said.

"Now I just live in hope that, before it is too late, he will reach out to me, because even to have just one coffee with him just once would make me a very happy man," he said.

Jandali says although he was in love with his now ex-wife Joanne, her father was a tyrant and would not allow her to marry him since he was from Syria. Joanne then upped and moved to San Francisco to give birth to Jobs without her family or Jandali knowing.

"She did not want to bring shame onto the family and thought this was the best for everyone."

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Steve Jobs' Biological Father Regrets Not Being Part of His Life

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UpUrs - August 29, 2011 at 3:49pm

I am glad an Arab man has changed the world. Viva Arabs.

namedb - August 29, 2011 at 8:59am

syrian pride my ass...

Janatan - August 29, 2011 at 7:59am

Apple doesn't fall far from its tree

dave - August 29, 2011 at 7:58am

enrico: Don't you think that at least some of the roughly 1 billion Arabs in the world can be nice people (I am not one of them, BTW)?

Enrico - August 29, 2011 at 9:49am

As soon as I meet one, I'll eat my words...

dave - August 29, 2011 at 10:08am

enrico: Making a spelling mistake (especially in English, and all the more so for a non-native speaker) is not an indication of any lack of intelligence. Do you really think that it is right to hate people just because of what language they speak of who their parents are? Is that what the world needs? (Again, I am not an Arab and I also don't like many of the things some of them do, but I don't let that make me besmirch them as a whole).

Enrico - August 29, 2011 at 11:43am

@Tom: Okay, Captain Conspiracy -- now back to your alien and ghost research...

Dante - August 29, 2011 at 1:52pm

@Alladin $350k/yr? Why are people hating on you? If this is really your own business, I'd definitely like to pursue a networking opportunity. Frankly, that should of been everyone's reaction... Idiots. I too am currently operating my own business, and although it is sustaining my lifestyle I do imagine things would be at lot easier if there were someone with more experience to guide me through the potential bear traps. Do reply if interested.

Fred - August 29, 2011 at 2:14pm

Don't you all think that instead of wasting time saying who hates who, you could all have saved this time to do some good? Hate takes people from growing and a whole nation only grows if everyone grows together, not putting others down, but by saving the effort to personal growth. If people stopped worrying where other people are from or what their background is, and instead, help and ask for help when needed, wouldn't the world be a better place? No matter where we all come from, we will all die one day, proving we are all equals!

UpUrs - August 29, 2011 at 3:53pm

I am an Arab ,, I came here in 1986 ,,,,With nothing I am the largest fuel Retailer on the west coast..... Arabs are Smart.... I am glad that every one realized now that an Arab changes the world of technology.....

Aladin - August 29, 2011 at 5:42pm

Hello Dante and thanks for your kind words I'm in the dental field, briefly, and I have no problem sharing my story, I own and operate one of the biggest dental labs in my area, but that's not where it ends, I graduated in France over 20 years ago, moved to the US and took 2 years of dentistry but never finished due to lack of money, I worked in a dental lab for couple of years then opened my own. Couple of years later, I started opening dental offices and hiring newly graduated and retired dentists, once a dentist felt comfortable to move on his own, I offered him 49% partnership, I currently own beside my lab, 4 dental offices. Dear Fred I don't hate no one, but I can't stand haters, as you very well put it, we are all equals.God bless you and everyone else.

computerfr33k - August 29, 2011 at 7:07am

is this true or just some old conspiracy trick? , oh man

Joe Cole - August 29, 2011 at 4:49am

The regret, in my opinion, should be equally shared by both bio-parents and not just the father. However in this case, more so with the mother, whatever maybe her reasons. Having said these words, I would say that life has always been strange and weird. Only when the dust settles does one know the outcome. In Mr. Jobs case, I'm glad it did and the way he beat the hell out of all odds to become what he is today. I wish him well.

bob53366 - August 28, 2011 at 10:46pm

Oh hello... Are the round glasses part of their genetic make-up?

the real dad - August 28, 2011 at 10:41pm

what a load of crock, im steves real dad. but i dont wanna call him either. steve if you read this call me! 328989023

PReaper - August 28, 2011 at 10:21pm

Damn, I didn't know that.. Quite the surprise. Whatever the outcome I hope Steve makes the one that's right for him!

Kaylyn - September 3, 2011 at 8:55pm

Play informative for me, Mr. internet wtrier.

PReaper - September 3, 2011 at 9:40pm

Write correct for me and I will ;)

SuperTiti - August 28, 2011 at 10:04pm

If he was, he will ruined it !

Murphman - August 28, 2011 at 9:33pm

Obvious!!!!!

Naxil - August 28, 2011 at 9:37pm

We are proud of u sir, thanx for ur hard work.