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Michael Martin Raab
1960 - 2016
Michael Martin Raab
1960 - 2016
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BORN
1960
DIED
2016
Michael Raab Obituary
Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of George and Joan (Martin) Raab, he had lived in Cataumet for 30 years. Mike overcame many physical and health challenges in his life. Despite that, Mike loved sailing and he and Liz sailed around the Caribbean in their boat, "Hero". Mike graduated Cum Laude from UMass Dartmouth and loved his work in the mechanical engineering field.
Michael is survived by his wife Elizabeth Iandoli-Raab, father to Michael Martin Raab Jr. and Alexander Diaz Raab. Brother to Candy Mullholland of McMurray, PA and Tracey White of Locust Valley, New York. Grandfather to Michael Martin Raab lll, Braydaen King Raab and Alexander Diaz Raab Jr as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Scott Raab
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016 at St. John the Evangelist Church 841 Shore Road Pocasset. Interment is private.
All donations in his memory can be sent to Safe Passages, 81 Bridge Street Suite 104 Yarmouth, Maine 04096 or go to their website at www.safepassage.org. Safe Passage is a non-profit organization empowering the families working in the community of the Guatemala City garbage dump.
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Maureen Forziati
April 17, 2017
Liz & family,
I just now heard about Mile's passing from Carl. Our condolences to you and your family. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Maureen & Adam Forziati
October 26, 2016
Dear Liz, We are very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Everyone at CTS.
Caroline Turek
October 18, 2016
Dear Liz, Mike Jr. and Alex,
I am so deeply sorry to learn of Mike's passing. We moved next door to Mike and his family shortly after his accident, and were neighbors until we both went to college. Mike was always an inspiration to me, so full of positive energy, intellectual curiosity, and warmth of heart. I have dozens of crystal clear memories of our childhood antics...we used to call each other Rob-Bob and Turkey-Lurkey. I last saw Mike at our 25th class reunion and it was SO wonderful seeing him again. He was so proud of his family and loved you all so. Sending you all my deepest sympathies. Mike was deeply loved. XO
Stephanie Ficher (Elder Services)
October 18, 2016
Dear Liz,
I am so very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I am sending love and prayers your way today and in the days ahead. Hold onto your memories, and remember all the good times you two shared.
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Phil Stern
October 18, 2016
Mike was dealt a tough hand to play at such a young age. No one would have traded places with him for even a second. He did not feel sorry for himself, rather he maintained a positive attitude, adapted, and overcame his obvious physical challenges. He was always friendly and was a bona fide people person. Rest in peace Mike, see you on the other side.
Emily (Stern) Ore
October 18, 2016
Very sad to hear about Mike. My brother Andy was in his class. My family lived one street over from his family in Berwyn. Mike was a tough cookie. He never let his childhood accident define him. I can remember him crawling underneath his car when it got stuck in our driveway once. I remember him playing football in the neighborhood games. He was an inspiration. Prayers & sincere condolences to his family.
October 17, 2016
Liz,Mike and Alex,
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Kathy Conway and family
John and Jane Humphrey
October 16, 2016
Michael was a gentle-man and a true friend. He had a quick, keen sense of humor and a helping hand - even if it was just one - for anyone who needed it. He faced more struggles yet complained far less than most of us. He enjoyed SO much of life - being a loyal husband, a devoted father, and a loving brother, partying and sharing time with friends, eating good food (like hoagies from John's Pizza in Malvern), and sampling fine rum. He threw himself into living his life to the fullest extent and gave us all an example to emulate.
Michael, you will be deeply missed, but our amazing memories of you will always make us smile.
Al and Sally Huff
October 16, 2016
Cannot even put into words how shocked we are to hear of Mike's passing. He not only is a brilliant person, he was so, so proud of his family and got a big kick out of the fact I drove Alex to school, as I was his bus driver for a couple of years.
We then was given Mikes name as a computer expert, which he was. When he told us he was moving to Maine, we were devastated.
Mike was not only a wiz at computers, he was the most nicest guy and you could just sit and enjoy him beyond computers. He was home here for a brief time recently and made the time to come and work on our neighbors computer problem.
Mike Raab we will sooooo miss you. Rest in sweet peace Mike, you so deserve it.
To Mike's family, we are so, so sorry for your loss and sadness.
John Fish
October 16, 2016
Liz, Michael, Alex and family,
Mardi and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's sudden passing. He was a dear friend and always wonderful to be around. He brought a lot of joy to our neighborhood.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mardi, John and family.
Jill Vella
October 12, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a kind soul and a great neighbor. He will surely be missed.....hugs and prayers to Liz, Michael Jr, Alex, and family.
Adrienne Saunders
October 12, 2016
Liz and boys, My memory of Mike is from the American Embassey in Guatemala. Molly was all over the counter while I was trying to sign the papers. I asked Mike to hold her while I finished. She got to be too much for him, too! We all survived, though, and made it out with all our documents! Memories, memories, memories. I hope they help to ease the pain. Love, Adrienne
October 12, 2016
Liz,I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.He was such a wonderful person. It was always such a joy to be in your company.You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Rose & Mike Colombo
October 12, 2016
Liz and family, my dear love to you all. It seems like just yesterday we were chatting on the phone and planning on getting together - the chance just didn't come soon enough. - Will Pettengill -
October 11, 2016
Liz, Our Hearts stood still ....with new news of Mike's passing. He will forever be in our hearts with the fondest memories as our Nayba' and dear friend. In our Prayers you and your family will be at this very sad time. Love, Cindy & Paul Vella
DANIEL MURPHY
October 11, 2016
Liz and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
I enjoyed Mike's company as I am sure a lot of others did as well.
Please take care.
Daniel and Michele Murphy
The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home
October 10, 2016
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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