- Date Of Death: October 11, 2022
- State: Michigan
Richard Rabitoy, Sr., age 85, of Gladstone, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 11, 2022 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility.
Richard was born September 4, 1937 in Gladstone, MI, the son of Francis and Eva (Blair) Rabitoy. He was a 1955 graduate of Gladstone High School. He was united in marriage to Shirley Mathia on April 14, 1956. The couple then went to Chicago where Richard worked for the Janitor’s Union. In 1957, the couple returned to Gladstone where they raised their 7 children. He was the manager of the Shell Service.
In 1959, Richard started at the Mead Paper. He served as a foreman and worked until his retirement in 1995.
The couple was able to check off his bucket list living in a log cabin on the water and they spent 13 years out in Stonington.
Following retirement, Richard joined St. Vincent DePaul Society and established the building in Gladstone. He was instrumental in their beginning. Due to his illness he had to take a step back.
In addition to his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley, he is survived by:
5 Sons: Richard (Janice) Rabitoy, Jr. of Plymouth, WI
Gary (Nancy) Rabitoy of Rabitoy of Pellston, MI
Michael (Barbara) Rabitoy of Sheboygan, WI
Daniel Rabitoy of Menominee, MI
Jeffrey Rabitoy of Gladstone, MI
2 Daughters: Kimberly (Paul) Reubens of Gladstone, MI
Rita (Jerry) Erickson of Rapid River, MI
1 Sister: Rita Mae Rabitoy
19 Grandchildren
And 26 Great Grandchildren
In addition to his Parents, Richard is preceded in death by:
2 Sisters: Roberta Hartman and Carol Louis
And 1 Brother: Francis Rabitoy
