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Daniel Rabideau Obituary

MANCHESTER - Daniel J. Rabideau, 59, of Manchester, passed away suddenly in Londonderry on May 24, 2016.

He was born in Malden, MA on March 12, 1957, the son of Robert and Jean (LaSpina) Rabideau. Daniel loved his 8 Siberian Huskies, his Harley Davidson, going to the beach, playing his guitar, and the Red Sox. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He had been employed by City Fuel.

Family members include his parents of Everett, MA; his wife of 25 years, Carole (Laughton) Rabideau; a son, Ryan Rabideau of Saugus, MA; two step-sons, John Semertgakis, Jr. and his wife Angela of Warren, and Richard Semertgakis and his wife Kelly of Dover; two step-daughters, Kimberly Mattucci and her husband Paul of Litchfield, and Lynsey LeFave of Epping; eleven grandchildren; two brothers, James Rabideau and his wife Patricia of NY and Robert Rabideau and his wife Leyla of Saugus, MA; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Rabideau of Everett, MA; and nephews, nieces, and cousins. Daniel was predeceased by a brother two weeks ago, William Rabideau.

SERVICES: A memorial gathering will take place at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., Manchester, on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a celebration of his life service at 8 p.m. The family requests that visitors wear casual attire to the gathering and flip flops are optional.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dan Rabideau gofundme page at www.gofundme.com/2653ebg4.

To view an online memorial or more information, go to www.phaneuf.net.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on May 29, 2016.

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Patricia Kiick

May 31, 2016

At NEL I knew and respected Danny and Bill. My condolences go to the Rabideau family especially my dear instructor and friend Jimmy Rab...Love, Pat

Kim Homen

May 31, 2016

Carole I am so so sorry for your loss. words cannot describe the grief and sorrow I am feeling for you and your family. You are one of the realist,strongest, honest people I know. I look up to you. Dan was the man Noone can deny that he will be missed but never forgotten

May 28, 2016

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I worked with Dan at Bellemore / Irving for many years. He was always a very helpful person and we had many discussions in the years we worked together. I will always remember Dan as a good co-worker and friend.
Flo Schoenig

Christian Muller

May 27, 2016

I worked with Dan @ Irving for 8 years. He was a hard working Man,and I always respected his ability to to ' keep it going' no matter what !! He had faith,and I know he wants us to ' keep it going'

David Martel

May 27, 2016

My deepest condolences to Carole and the Rabideau family. I worked with Dan at Bellemore/Irving for about 15 years. He was a good friend and co-worker. He will be missed.

Gim Chin

May 27, 2016

Condolence to the Rabideau family. Dan was a solid worker as he moved up in his position at the data center. He was a good friend and he will be missed as a great person in life.

Mike Prive

May 27, 2016

My most deepest condolences to the family. I also worked with Danny, although it was many years ago I still have great memories of him.

May you rest in peace my friend .

Jim (JAB) Bond

May 27, 2016

To the entire Rabideau family. Please accept my deepest sympathies on the death of Danny. I worked with Danny for a number of years in the New England Life Computer Room. We were good work friends. I am so sorry for the sadness in your family lately. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. RIP Dan my friend

Robert Wakelin

May 27, 2016

My prayers are with the Rabfeau family. RIP Danny. I worked with Bill, Danny and Jimmy at New England Life. Peace be with the family.

Bill Hesketh

May 27, 2016

Worked with Dan and his bother Jim at NEL back in the late 70's early 80's. Such a sad and tragic event. May Danny RIP.

Chrissy Frink

May 27, 2016

So sorry for your Loss! my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time..

Bill Griggs

May 27, 2016

Deepest sympathies to Dan's family. I worked with him at Irving.

Best regards,

Bill

Howard Green

May 27, 2016

You will be missed. Sorry to see you go so soon.

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