It is unbelievable 4 years already passed since Rafick left us . I will always remember him as an exceptional mentor. His capability to interwind the different cultures always impressed me. His love and devotion to the family was evident thru all our talks and meetings.
We miss him,
Arik Yaari

I am so sadden by this news.  I worked with Rafick as his Director of HR at IVAX for 10 years.  He was one of the best bosses I ever had - always willing to listen to the human side of issues.  He cared about everyone.  It was a sad day when IVAX ended and he was no longer "my boss".  We had lunch many times after that but after I moved to Charlotte it was difficult to keep in touch. I will always remember him with great gratitude.  Rest in Peace...I know you are among the angels!

I was shocked and sad to learn about The death of my elder friend Rafick. My acquaintance with Rafick goes back almost thirty years ,  when we established the relationship between Novopharm and Teva.  Rafick was my mentor to the North American market and I owe him a lot for this. Thru the years we met numerous time in different capacities. Friendship was there all along. As ‘two guys from the middle east’ we found a lot of common ground. Our meetings were always more than ‘just’ professional.
My wife , Adel, and me had the pleasure to have him and Nelly in Jerusalem, where we learnt about his spiritual qualities as well as his passion to learn new things.
We vividly remember to what extent he was moved walking along the Via Dolorosa  and the visit in the  Holy Sepulcher. It was fascinating to observe the pleasure  he had in conversing in Arabic with the locals.
Our deepest condolences to Nelly and the whole family.
May his soul rest in Peace.
Adel and Arik


Rafick was our CEO at a wonderful and successful time in IVAX history.   He was a great leader, teacher, and a pragmatic inspiration always.   We had many travels and experiences together and always something new and challenging.   I will never forget how he cared for the team when the acquisition happened, saying that his job as our captain was to make sure each of us was in a life boat.   Saw him many times since then.  May he rest in peace and may his memory always be for a blessing.

I met Rafick many times as the company I worked for in Ireland sold some product to his and Tarik's company. I entered the world of Business Development about 10 years ago and in our crazy world, we passed each other many time at various conferences around the world. I always thought Rafick had many stories to share from his time in Ivax and beyond and can see how proud he was of the businesses he was involved in. I can't say I knew him well but he always left a strong impression as a larger than life character and I would like to send my sympathies to you all at this difficult time. 

Dear Tarik,
I was so sad to learn your loss of your father.
Rafick had been such a great mentor not only for my professional life, but my personal life.  As a respectful leader and senior profession in the industry, Rafick was so approachable and passing his knowledge and experience to junior people passionately.  Every working lunch at CPhI, the jokes he made at our dinner, and many others are just like yesterday and are forever on my mind.
My deepest condolence to you and your family and may the soul of your father rest in peace.
Sincerely，
Zhendong

OBITUARY

Rafick Garas Henein

April 18, 1940 – September 23, 2020

Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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