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Harold Rapin Obituary

RAPIN-Harold E. November 6, 2007, husband of the late Jane (Benz) Rapin; beloved father of David B. (Lynne) Rapin, Keith E. (Kathleen) Rapin and the late Mark L. Rapin; dearest grandfather of Anne Rapin, Kelly (Greg) Pozun, Kurt E. Rapin and Elizabeth (Andrew) Mintz; great-grandfather of Riley B. and Sydney M. Pozun; dearest friend of Fran McCready. Friends may call Sunday 1-7 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY, where Funeral Service will be held Monday at 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Racing Pigeon Association or Epiphany United Church of Christ. Arrangements by KEITH E. RAPIN.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2007.

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Ann Krajewski

November 19, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to your family. I was Harold's next door neighbor. He certainly will be missed.

Joseph K. Quinn Sr

November 11, 2007

Keith....Just a note to express my condolences on the passing of your father.
Joe

Alex Kline

November 10, 2007

Harold was a great man. It was enjoyable to talk to him at the many family gatherings. I will miss his stories

John Ciolek

November 9, 2007

I've known Harold since I was a young boy, but I really got to know him when we went to AU conventions together. He told me that he never had a better time than when we were at the Baltimore convention. He was a good friend and an asset to our mutual sport.My respects to his family and many friends.

Cindy Krol

November 9, 2007

Dear Rapin family,
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you. Harold, Jane and the family were so much a part of my youth, I loved you all. I'm sure Jane, my dad, Markie an Ed were all there waiting to greet Harold. May peace be yours in this difficult time.

Michael Martin

November 9, 2007

Harold was a good man and a good friend. He was the Buffalo Homing Pigeon Association's "historian". It was always enjoyable and a pleasure listening to all the knowledge he had on the "sport" and the birds,... and about all the old time members,... and all the great races we had over the years. He will be sadly missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family~

Mike Martin

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