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James Rahaim Obituary
He leaves his wife of 32 years, Carol A. (Petterson) Rahaim; four sons, Christopher J. Rahaim, Michael J. Rahaim and Mark R. Gunnard all of Florida, and Eric C. Gunnard and his wife Nancy of Rutland; a sister, Rita Turo Head and her husband Thomas of West Boylston; 5 granddaughters, 2 grandsons; 2 nephews, David and Jay Turo, both of California; and 2 grandnephews. He was born in Worcester, son of James J. and Alice (Katter) Rahaim, Sr. and was a 40-year resident of Holden before moving to St. Petersburg, Florida seven years ago.
Jim was a 1955 graduate of Saint John's High School in Worcester and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a District Manager for Combined Insurance Co. of America in Brookline and later co-founded Elite Enterprises, a travel agency in Worcester. Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He travelled extensively with his wife and friends and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 7th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral will be held on Monday from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 1 Bridge St., Suite 102, Newton, MA 02458-1132.
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Mariah Curran
September 30, 2008
One more thing I forgot to say.... My mom named me Mariah because it is "Rahaim" scrambled...
Love you Grampy...
Mariah Curran
September 18, 2008
My Grampy
I loved my Grampy very much even though I did not know him very well. I will remember all the good times we had together. Grampy and Grammy took me every weekend for two years. I remember watching superman with him when he came home from work. I enjoy watching home videos of us together.
I loved him very much, I will always think about him and he will be missed.
I love you Grampy - Love Mariah
John and Zenaide Swenson
September 8, 2008
Jim was many things to many people. We have missed Jim and Carol since their move to Florida but have talked about them all the time. Their home was almost like a second home me as a kid. Jim will always be "Puffy" to us.
John
Jerry Capra
September 6, 2008
Jim was my first boss out of College, and he was a great guy. I was very sad to hear of his passing. He was a great salesman, and will be fondly remembered.
Michael Rahaim
September 6, 2008
My Father
The word Father doesn't begin to describe my father, he was so much more. He was a dad, a friend, a hero. My dad was always there for me. He was always by my side thur all my hospital visits and injuries. I will never forget the joy on his face when I graduated from high school. I remember all the great holidys spent together. The memory I will cherish forever, is Dad and Carol coming to celebrate my birthday this past May. I will miss you deeply and you will live forever in my heart. Love Michael
Jennifer , Shane & Megan Burnap
September 6, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Albert Fitzgerald
September 6, 2008
A great friend.Our condolences to the family.
Esther and Al(Fitzy)
Ronee Dearborn
September 5, 2008
The trips that Tony and I made to visit Jim and Carol in Jacksonville and St. Pete were some of the best times I've had in my life. Jim could bring out the fun and laughter in anyone, anywhere and I am so sure he's doing just that in heaven...betcha!! Thank you Jim for bringing good times ,jokes and laughter into peoples' lives....watch over us!!
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