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Ian Rahimi Obituary
Ian Daniel, of Mahwah, 19 years old, passed away November 15, 2015 after a brave struggle with cancer. Ian was known and beloved by his family and friends for his dry sense of humor, love of soccer, physics, robotics, and advanced mathematics. He was a proud graduate of Mahwah High School where he received many awards.
He attended Stevens Institute of Technology where he was a Dean's List student despite chemotherapy and differential equations. He was an electrical engineering major.
A modern renaissance man, he had an insatiable love for learning. He taught himself multiple computer languages, cooking, sewing, and anything else that piqued his interest.
He will be dearly missed by his loving parents Franko and Jaine Rahimi, his favorite brother Andrew, his favorite sister Rebecca, adoring grandparents Helen and Amir Rahimi, doting aunts and uncles, and over a dozen most excellent cousins.
Donations may be made to: For Ian Gist Fund, Michael Hibler, Johns Hopkins University, 750 East Pratt Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202, 410-361-6189.
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Sharon Meyer
January 3, 2025
Still have fond memories of Ian and his enthusiasm.
December 3, 2015
Ian's passing was announced at today's meeting of the Retired Mahwah Educators Association. I was Ian's French teacher for 2 years at the Ridge. He was frustrated that I was not a Star Trek fan and had trouble remembering his French name, Jean-Luc. But Ian himself was memorable, and a bright light in our class. It makes me very sad that his promising young life was cut short.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Sharon Meyer
November 17, 2015
Rest in Peace, Ian. You were a bright kid & I send my greatest condolences to the Rahimi family. He was a fighter, much love.
Linda Walter
November 17, 2015
I had Ian (as well as Andrew and Rebecca) in my class at Ramapo Ridge. Ian was a wonderful student and an even better human being. Take comfort in the fact that, through his life, he made our world a better place. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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