Paul Rehak Obituary

REHAK, Paul
Age 88, of Hardscrabble Rd., Lowman, passed away peacefully at home October 24, 2008. Paul was born in NYC, NY, son of the late Paul and Kristine (Mikolashek) Rehak. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna (Vanya) Rehak. They celebrated 60 years together in marriage on Sept. 18th of this year. He is also survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Harry Ellis of Napa, CA, Nancy and Joseph O'Connor of Pompano Beach, FL, Linda and Thomas Langdon of Arlington, MA; and a loving grandchild, Martina Anne Langdon. Paul was predeceased by his brothers, John and Martin Rehak. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the African and European Theaters as a Sergeant during WWII. Locally, Paul was employed by Schweizer Aircraft Corp. in Big Flats and the Former Bendix Eclipse in Elmira Heights. In California, he worked on Howard Hughes famed "Spruce Goose" and, while at Rocketdyne, worked on some of the earliest developments in United States rocketry. He was a self-employed local electrical contractor for many years. Outside of the love and devotion he had for his family, his hobbies and passions included being an avid aviation enthusiast as well as a private pilot. He was a proud veteran and a member of the American Legion and VFW. With his admiration for vintage warplanes, Paul donated many hours of his technical knowledge and hands-on know-how to the National Warplane Museum and Wings of Eagles Discovery Center. Paul had many additional hobbies including gardening, canning and cooking. His artistic talents included woodworking and writing poetry. An accomplished carpenter and handyman, he completely remodeled and restored the family's original farm house where he and his family have resided. He loved and respected nature's beauty and bounty, and was generous in inviting friends to join him in hunting and fishing. He stocked a pond which he had created on the lower acres of the family farm and delighted in fishing there with his granddaughter. In his relaxing leisure time, he loved watching vintage westerns and WWII movies. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, from 11:00-1:00 p.m. where his service will take place at the conclusion of calling hours at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. David Martin officiating. Interment to follow in Hilltop Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded.

Published by Star-Gazette on Oct. 25, 2008.
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Dear Nancy, I was saddened to read of your father's passing as I read the Star Gazette online. My sympathies to you and your family and may God bless you all.

Janis Durfey-Crook

November 20, 2008

Dear Ann and family...with sympathy in your loss along with many, many fond memories of Paul and your family growing up on Hardscrabble Rd.

Lisa Kinney-Bowers

October 31, 2008

Dear Ann, Elaine, Nancy, & Linda,

Please know that although I haven't seen you all in a long time, I still think back fondly of all of you, and it was always a great time when our families did things together. We all thought the world of Paul and of all of you. I was proud to have known him, and the world was a much better place because of him. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Christopher Hughes

October 28, 2008

What beautiful and fun memories we have . All of our family are thinking of you at this time Ann.Elaine,Nancy and Linda. Paul had so many talents and fun experiences he shared with his friends. Love to you all

Sid & Bev Shepherd

October 26, 2008

Dear Ann & Family,
You are in our thoughts and our prayers. We are sorry for your loss.
Laura Griffin & staff

laura griffin

October 26, 2008

Anna, my condolences to you and your family. Paul was a great guy!! We used to have a lot of fun in our get togethers in the past. He will be missed by all who new him!

Don Bruner

October 25, 2008

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