Nathan Rifkin Obituary

I knew Nate from being a volunteer at his school. Like his brother, there was always a smile on his face. I will miss seeing that face and hope to see it again someday. You are always in my thoughts.

Nathan…the tall, quiet one. Nathan seemed to be the kind of elementary student who wished to disappear into the backdrop, but because he was taller than his peers, he was always noticeable. :0) I remember the first time I saw him animated and actually having a conversation--it must not have been until fifth grade--he and my son, Luke, were engaged in video game talk, of course! It was fun to see Nathan come out of his quietness once in awhile. We never know what tomorrow holds, and my 13-year-old now regrets not having kept in touch with Nathan after our families moved on from ECA. Nathan was a fine boy…so very handsome, polite, kind, gentle, respectful, and studious. The world would be a better place with more young men like him.

I believe he. like his brother, is now is in the arms of the Angels. I believe he can hear your voice and hope you can allow yourself to say the words on your heart right to him. I pray God bring you comfort and hold you close. I did not know your family but my heart aches for you and I am praying for you and yours.

Nathan, you will be missed by so many people. May you rest in peace in the arms of Jesus.

my heart aches - will miss watching you grow to manhood and so saddened that I won't hear your dad's description of his pride and delight in your and Gabe's latest accomplishments as you do so.

Nathan: I only met you and your brother once, at the family reunion at your Aunt Margaret's house last summer. Your Aunt Margaret is one of my very best friends. I wish I had gotten to know you and Gabe better. I know you will take care of your mom and your brother. Watch over your dad, too.



Beth

Heartbroken is the simplest word to use for such a tragedy. Tears flow when thoughts of the pain this has caused you and your loved ones. Though I never met your children or wife, all indications are that the world has lost three miraculous souls that can not be replaced. I can not imagine knowing what loss you are feeling. I can only offer my thoughts and prayers. Be strong in knowing that Jesus is seeing to the care of those that are missed but still loved.

Please know the Adult Sunday School Class at CLA extends our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We wish very much we could be there with you at this time. We will continually keep you in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you.

Nathan,

You are a great guy! I loved it when you came to Sunday School Class. You have a great smile and you look handsome in the color black. I thought you had much more to explore here on earth, but the Father knows how to keep you busy in His presence.

I'm going to miss you on Sundays. But we will see you again soon in heaven.

Take care, say hi to Gabe.

Don,

I know there are no words that can help with the pain you must be in - saying that I am sorry is so inadequate, but I want you to know that I, as well as all your co-workers in Columbia are heartbroken and are here for whatever you need. Marie Creque

Donald: You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Know that your friends and co-workers are here for you. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hestitate to ask. In deepest sympathy, Amy and Dean

Nate,

You started out as a quiet boy that I worried about at first and then realized your brother just did not let you get a word in edge wise :) but you allowed it as you watched over him and allowed him to strengthen his character. Nathan in the last two years I watched as you grew and matured into a teenager and young man. You started to open up and showed me the beautiful super intelligent boy inside as we drove home and talked about your dreams, relationships and even "the evil kid".We talked about how you played Game Boy all night and you patiently listened as I lectured on how bad that was for you and you needed to run around. I thought of you and Gabey as my own and will miss your laugh at Dion in the back seat. It was great to see you smile it always brightened my day and gave me inspiration. Nate I am proud of how you were so strong as you waited for your Dad to visit (as you told me he would in the end of April).You are missed so much as I pull up in front of school and look over to where you stood waiting for me to come to pick you up and as the tear runs down my cheek I know that you and Gabey will Wait for us in heaven.With love until we meet again.



Miss Cindy

I am so sorry for your lost. May your boys rest in peace.

God bless you Nate. My heart and prayers are with you.

To my cousin:



Aunt Julie always told me how great the boys were doing in school as well as extra-curricular activities! Indeed they were the model of a perfect child brought up by great parents! I was around when Nathan was a baby and when the family moved, Aunt Julie always made sure to keep me updated on the boys as I did about my family! Our prayers go out to the Rifkin's!

God bless you and keep you in his loving arms.

Nathan,

Thank you for being such a great person. You will be missed by many.

My heart and soul are with you during you had times.

My prayers are with you and your family during this disparing time. May God watch over all of them and someday you will all be together once again.

Lord,



Give us the wisdom to accept that you are in control of our lives. Give Mr. Rifkin and the rest of the family the strenght to go on. Teach us to be of support to our fellow human beings. Give us your peace.

To the Rifkin Family:

Our sincere condolences to you Mr. Rifkin.

Our son Matt was a really good

friend of Nathan and we loved him

very much! He was a great kid.

If you need anything, please do not

hesitate to contact us. You are

in our thoughts and prayers.

The Johnson Family

Nate,



I am sure your dad will rest easy knowing that you are in heaven with Gabe, watching over him and being the wonderful big brother you have always been.

Knowing you three years ago, I know your mom and dad loved you dearly, you and your brother put the spark in your parents eyes. I pray that your dad will feel the warmth of love around him every day as you and your brother look upon him from heaven. God Bless you and may God comfort your family in this time of sarrow.

So sorry for your loss!