Kurt C. Raabe, Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the age of 68. Kurt is survived by his wife Diane of 46 years, son Kurt Raabe, Jr., daughters Kristen Krsulic and Lauren Duffy, in addition to his five loving grandchildren. He retired to Jacksonville, Florida six years ago from Whitestone, New York where most of his life had been spent as a building contractor and granite fabricator. Kurt was the Vice President of his Florida community, an avid golfer and sports enthusiast.
He will be remembered for his love of laughter, but most of all for the love of his family. Kurt was a wonderful husband, father, Pop Pop, and friend to everyone.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Kurt’s honor to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Wolfson’s Children Hospital or First Tee North Florida (https://www.firstteenorthflorida.org/).
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25 from 5-8pm at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin.
A Celebration of Life service will follow on Saturday, September 26 at 11am at the funeral home. Guests are welcome to arrive at 10am prior to the Celebration of Life. All guests are required to wear masks and to socially distance.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL (904) 288-0025.
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