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Richard Kain Obituary

Richard H. Kain

Richard H. Kain died peacefully at home July 21, 2019 surrounded by love and family. He was 79 years old. He was an officer with the SFPD before becoming a San Francisco Fireman, Local 798, of which he retired. Rich was always ready to lend a helping hand to both family and friends. He was an avid fisherman passing the love of fishing down through the family and enjoyed gambling when he would get the chance. Rich is survived by his loving wife Barbara and his children, Laurie, Nadine & husband Andy, Richard, Susie & Christopher & wife Jen. Also by his grandchildren, Nick, Jamie, Jonathan, Angela, Lukas & Oliver.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Isabella's Catholic Church on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Visitation will be at 10:30am with mass to follow at 11:00am. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Vincent De Paul and Hospice By the Bay.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2019.

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Nadine

September 7, 2023

Susie Bigall

August 23, 2019

Dad I miss u. I think of you every day and wonder when I call if you will pick up the phone. You are my hero my father one of my best friends and a piece of me left the day you did. I will always remember our last excursion together you had me all over town and I would do it again and again. Love you see you later dad.

Cathy Murray

August 22, 2019

Rich, Always grateful for you Rich, for your humor. I will miss you. You were right in your prediction - though not Monte Carlo! My family is grateful too - for the compassion and sensitivity you had on the Fireboat with our Bri. Love, Cathy

August 21, 2019

Rich, you have been such an awesome neighbor as well as an inspiration for handling your health issues with humor and a smile. We'll miss you. Rest in piece.
The Swenson's

August 20, 2019

Rich,
So many happy memories with you and Barb. Jitterbugging with you at St Isabella's dance, camping, skiing, laughing. Thanks for those memories. You are with us always! Blessings.
Love, Marian

Laurie Keister

August 11, 2019

My Father my friend, you are with me every day. I am honored that I was allowed to be your nurse during your last days at home. You taught me so much about strength and courage. i love you Pops, see you later❤

Bill Koenig

August 11, 2019

Rich and I were classmates at Lincoln, class of spring 58, and later we both worked together for many years at Station 10. RIP brother.

Susie B

August 11, 2019

Forever in our hearts love you dad. Rest In Peace.

Gary May

August 9, 2019

My partner at radio. There was nothing he couldn't handle. KMA 526 Rich. Rest in peace.

Steve O'Neill

August 9, 2019

I always enjoyed working with Rich. He was a great guy and a good Fireman. We were both fisherman and loved exchanging fishing stories.
God Bless you Rich.
Steve O'Neill

Nadine Wilson

August 7, 2019

I wake up with joy every day knowing you are my dad and will miss and love you for the rest of my life. River Rock will not be the same without you pop. I love you with all that I have in my heart!

Barbara Kain

August 6, 2019

Love you dad. Always and forever best dad ever. See you later.

August 6, 2019

Love you Dad always and forever.

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10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Isabella's Catholic Church

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Memorial Mass

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St. Isabella's Catholic Church

CA

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