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Herbert Kalin Obituary
Herb, along with his twin brother, Hal, were Decca recording artists known as "The Kalin Twins." His career spanned from 1952 to the present. He graduated with honors from the University of Maryland. He was a probation officer with the District of Columbia Superior Court. Born February 16, 1934 in Port Jervis, he was the son of the late Robert Ross Kalin and Sylvia Barber Kalin De Witt.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Post Kalin; his older brother, Charles R. Kalin; his sister-in-law, Victoria Kalin; and his twin brother, Harold Ross Kalin, who died August 24, 2005.
He is survived by his four children, Suzan Kalin Kates of Rock Point, Kelly Kalin Webb of Waldorf, Buddy Ladd Kalin of Waldorf and Jonathan Ray Kalin of Newburg, Md.; brother, Jack A. Kalin of Bowie; his sister, Jacqueline Kalin Hosmer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; the mother of his four children, Jonnie Kelly Kalin of Rock Point; 10 grandchildren, Kris Sheckels, Kalin Hartman, Ralph Webb Jr., Jordan Hoffman, Tiffany Kalin, Cory Kalin, Nicholas Webb, Jillian Kalin, Matthew Webb and Mikey Kates; eight great-grandchildren; and four nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25 at Raymond Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md., following the service.
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Harry Simpson
July 22, 2017
Godspeed Herbert, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Ralph McDuffie
July 30, 2006
My heart broke when I heard about Herb's death, the same as when I learned of Hal's death. Words cannot express the fondness I have for both of the Kalin's. We, as muscians, traveled together for many years; and, fortunately for me I was able to keep in touch and see them throughout the years. I'll never forget the last performance I saw when they performed and, as usual, were given a standing ovation. This is indeed a very sad time.....again.
Rich Wilson
July 28, 2006
It is indeed a sad day in our industry to see such a talented man leave this old world but now the twins are together again making music elsewhere. We, at the very least have great musical memories of The Kalin Twins. Both brothers treated me with great respect as a fellow performer ...rest in peace Heb
Francine Hicks
July 28, 2006
MY Mother, Lyda Mapes Hicks graduated with Herb and Hal from Port Jervis High School in 1952. She loved them both...and we came to know them through her. When she passed away, they both came for her wake...and when Hal passed on last year I sent an email to Herb expressing our sincere sympathy. Now, he has joined his Twin and his other siblings in Heaven. I am sure the other members of the class of '52 were waiting with arms wide open to welcome their classmate Home.
Bless your family during this time of loss.
Francine Hicks
Milford PA (Port Jervis, NY)
Karen "KC" & Dave Call
July 27, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Herb's family. May their love and music live in our hearts forever. Herb and Hal are together again... giving the angels one heck of a concert and serenading the heavens! Pretty sure Stan and Phil are joining in too.
Larry O'Neill
July 27, 2006
So sad to lose an artist from a wonderful era of music. I add our condolences to so many that are saddened by this loss. For now at least the music of the Kalin Twins continues to reach the hearts of others over the airwaves.
Ollie Baker
July 25, 2006
Herb was always a delight to pass the time with and I will miss him and all the great stories he shared with me. Heaven's gain for sure.
John Menard
July 25, 2006
To my good friend Herb, Now you and Hal can make music together again. I will miss you. Thanks for all the great times.
Ed Salamon
July 25, 2006
I never knew Herb personally, but The Kalin Twins music touched my life as it did to most others who came of age in the late 50s. I will always cherish their 45s and my memories of seeing them on Dick Clark's TV shows.
LISA CALL
July 24, 2006
TO THE FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU ON YOUR LOSS. HERB WAS A VERY FINE MAN WITH A WONDERFUL VOICE. I TRULY ENJOYED HEARING HIM AND HIS BROTHER HAL SING AT THE HIDEAWAY. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HERB WITH GREAT MEMORIES. LISA CALL
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