Seymour N. Rabin

Seymour N. Rabin, 99 of Sandy Springs, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away less than two months shy of his 100th birthday on July 21, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife Shari Rabin, her children Jonathan Goldman (Laurie Ann), Jill MacRae (Dave), Drew Goldman and Ashley Howle (James) and his two children Ellen Rabin (Michael Silverman) and Steve (Jonathan Winslow) from his first marriage to Norma Rabin who predeceased him in 2005. His oldest daughter, Nanci Eichel (Ronald) predeceased him in 2012. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a decorated veteran of the Army Air Corp. In World War II he piloted a C-46 and flew dangerous supply missions in India, China and Burma (Myanmar). After the War he opened a bar on the south side of Chicago, worked for the Seagram’s company and went into business with his brother in Savannah, GA. He also had careers in mortgage banking and marketing. He was known across Atlanta, Florida, Illinois and California as “Papa Sy”. His greatest gifts were his love for his wife and family, his sense of optimism, his sense of humor and his ability to befriend all. He was a devoted husband during Norma’s long struggle with Alzheimer’s and is remembered for his unending patience and care. His positive spirit in his late 90’s turned him into a minor folk hero and role model for friends in their 70s and 80s. Sy always rooted for the underdog and cared about the poor. For 32 years he was a supporter of the National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare and was able to see his beloved Chicago Cubs win the World Series last fall. The funeral will be Monday July 24th at 2pm at H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel at 173 Allen Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 3032. Graveside services with military honors will follow at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. Friends and family will be welcome after the graveside services at the Goldman home in Buckhead. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for charitable contributions to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Humane Society of the United States.