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1933
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2018
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Raffe Simonian Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Raffe Simonian
Eric Puls
November 11, 2018
Always enjoyed stopping by his jumbled, mess of a store. The tv on and the record player blaring. Enchanting. Always found something neat to buy. And then the hour-long post-transaction counter conversation. Nutritious chats. The man had great taste in movies. Really knew his stuff. The golden age of Hollywood natch, but also kept abreast of the latest indies. And his passion for music just oozed out of him. A unique cat. I'm truly glad that I got to know him. Peace, Raff.
Deborah Altman
May 11, 2018
Mr. S. as I called him..English teacher at taft then later on a good friend through our love of records, music and birds. He is so missed already. He was such a treasure. Condolences to the family.
May 10, 2018
Thank you for the beautiful stories you told about your musical experiences.You will be missed.
Steve Swon
Bob France
May 9, 2018
I got to know Raffe through my boss at the Park Ridge Police Department Larry Herzog. Larry was one of Raffe's former students at Taft. Larry assig ed me to assis Raffe in Tracking down several hundred of his jazz records that were stolen by a guy he hired to help him list all his records. As I worked the case I got to be good friends with Raffe and his dog Toby.I arrested the guy who took the records. He got some back and some restitution. Unfortunately no where near what was taken. The bad guy got a felony conviction and probation. A couple years later Raffe came to us asking us to help find his dog which was missing from Milwaukee Avenue about five miles into Chicago from Niles. I was never able to find Toby for him and felt bad because Raffe was heartbroken. About two years later Raffe came into the police station with Toby and he was crying as he told me the story of how he went to a garage sale in Niles in search of jazz records and found Toby. Toby had apparently ran away from the dog sitters house in Chicago and was going home to Raffe's house by running down Milwaukee Ave where Niles Police found him. The lady adopted Toby from the shelter. He said that Toby's new owner gave up Toby to Raffe with the promise that he would bring Toby by for visits.
Mike Kessler
May 8, 2018
I've known him for decades, ever since Raffe's Record Riot was on Northwest Highway in Chicago, then Cicero & Montrose. Always a story and a joke - sometimes obvious, or sometimes dry humor. He knew a lot about music and I'm going to miss him.
May 7, 2018
Deepest condolences to family & friends. Raffe was a customer & later a competitor in the world of music for decades. May your happy memories sustain you all through your loss.
Warmest regards
Val Camilletti
Val's halla Records
Oak Park, Il
Bob Craig
May 7, 2018
I knew Raffe for over 40 years from the early record shows. I enjoyed his sense of humor. He had a vast knowledge of jazz. I will miss him.
The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home
May 6, 2018
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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