Hudson Falls
David J. “Rock” Rabine, 64, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 after a short illness.
Born September 23, 1952 in Glens Falls he is the son of Ursula “Lillian” (Catone) and the late Thomas Rabine.
He graduated from Fort Edward High School class of 1972.
After high school Rock was employed by General Electric for 10 plus years. He then went on to become a prison guard at Great Meadows for 15 plus years. His greatest passion was being a truck driver and traveling the country for numerous companies for over 20 years.
Rock was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.
He enjoyed skiing, golfing, traveling, watching the Washington Redskins, NASCAR, laughing, being social, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Earlier in life Rock raced motorcycles winning numerous trophies doing so.
His daughter Chelsey was the biggest blessing in his life. He loved more than anything, spending time with her and her growing family. Chelsey will miss his laugh and smile. That’s what she remembers most and she will forever cherish that.
Rock was a member of the Eagles Club, Idle Hour Club and the American Legion Post #574.
Left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Chelsey Wiggins (Justin) and their son Trenton of Hudson Falls; his mother, Ursula “Lillian” Rabine; his brother, Thomas Rabine (Helene) of Queensbury; his sister, Donna Sharp (Andrew) of Glens Falls; his niece, Trisha Crandall (Sean) of Glens Falls; his nephews, Jason Sharp (Sarah) of Tucson, AZ, Patrick Rabine (Erika) of Gansevoort, Michael Rabine of South Glens Falls; several great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Paul Carpenter, George Conley, Mike Mandolare, Bob Killian, Jimmy Guy, Patricia Caprood, and many more friends too numerous to mention.
Friends may call from 4p.m.-7p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday July, 19, 2017 at 11a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.
Memorial donations in Rock’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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