Rafik "Ralph" Rachid

RAFIK "RALPH" RACHID, age 53. After a two year battle with cancer and surrounded by loving family, he entered into the heavens above with his loving God, on May 15, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Georges and Julia Rachid. Leaving behind, the love of his life, Toni Marie Rachid (nee Toth). The stars in his sky, his two daughters Jessica Marie and Michelle Angell Marie. He also left behind sisters and brothers; Fouad (Sue), Raymonda Kassees (Suhail), Raymond, Nagib (Cathy), Laura Burke, David (Evelyn), George Jr. (Deanna). The adoring uncle of many nieces and nephews and the loving nephew of many aunts and uncles. There are also many friends and colleagues that will greatly miss him. He worked, for many years, on the BP oil pipeline. He loved crafting, brain teasers and spending time with his family. He was known for his tinkering on cars and all around general knowledge. In lieu of flowers, a fund for Jessica and Michelle has been set up at Charter One Bank, c/o Audrine Finnerty, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 31061, Independence, OH 44131. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, 10205 Lorain Ave., Wednesday, May 20, at 10 a.m. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), TUESDAY, 2 - 4 and 6 - 9 P.M. 440 888-0800 • www.ripepi.com