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William (Billy)

(Mayer)

Rubin

Obituary

William Mayer Rubin, 67 years of age, of Unionville, CT died Monday, November 17. Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Wethersfield, CT, Bill was the son of the late Harry and Gloria (Mestel) Rubin. He was a retired, high achieving Sales Representative of Brescome Distributors. Bill left us a warrior, having fought MS for years, exemplifying courage, perseverance and inspiration since his diagnosis in the early 1970s.

Bill graduated from Central CT State University with a Marketing Degree. He went on to pursue his passion for golf as an instructor of women and children. Bill was as big a fan of Frank Sinatra as the New York Yankees. His positive attitude and ever-present interest in how others were doing, even during times of struggle, made him a truly unique man and role model.

He leaves a son, Brett H. Rubin of Atlanta, GA, daughter-in-law Laurie and grandson Zachary and a daughter, Lisa Rubin Levin of Woburn, MA and son-in-law Jonathan. Bill was previously married to Marilyn Golden Byer for 25 years and leaves behind loving sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Debra and Gerry Barker, Adrienne and Alan Silver and Roxanne Fried, father-in-law Milton Golden, along with a host of loving cousins, nephews and nieces. A heartfelt thank you to his long-time loving caretakers Cindy Macrae and Gloria Congdon and to New Horizons Village, the amazing pet therapy teams and friends who came for visits over the years, Interim Nursing and Hospice and the Hebrew Health Care.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 21st at 11:00 am in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT. Following the service, the family will be accepting visitors at the home of Donald and Robbin Golden at 52 Parsons Drive in West Hartford until 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hebrew Health Care online or at 860.523.3994. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Bill, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: SHARON R.BERKON

From MIAMI BEACH, Florida

Posted On: January 15, 2015

BRETT,LISA AND FAMILY,I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER'S PASSING.HE WAS VERY SPECIAL,ALWAYS HAD A SMILE.MY THOUGHTS AD PRAYS OUR WITH YOUR FAMILY.

From: Barbara Babow

From Corte Madera, Ca

Posted On: November 21, 2014

Dear Brett, we are sending our love and condolences to you, Laurie, and your entire family. We regret that we never had the opportunity to meet or know your Father. Based on the beautiful obituary, he must have been an exceptionally fine person. We know how difficult this must be for you.

Love, Barbara and Larry Babow

From: Roxi Fried

From Oakland Park, FL

Posted On: November 21, 2014

Lisa & Brett & Billy's entire family I will always have the Best memories of Billy!!!
He was the strongest person I knew!!! My Love & Sympathies to all of you I am there with you in spirit...
Love Always, Aunt Roxi

From: Jeremy Hager and Family

From Brooklyn, NY

Posted On: November 20, 2014

Dear Lisa and Brett: you have our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. May your warm memories help you pass through the sadness.

"Sunrise doesn't last all morning;
A cloudburst doesn't last all day;
Seems my love is up and has left you with no warning;
It's not always going to be this grey." --George Harrison

With Love,
The Hagers

From: Roxi Fried

From Oakland Park, Fl

Posted On: November 21, 2014

From: Adina Abeles

From Gilroy, ca

Posted On: November 20, 2014

Lisa and Brett and loved ones, my family and I are sending our love and warmth to you as you remember your dad and the moments and memories that will always be with you. All my love, Adina

From: Deanie Goodman

From Framingham, MA

Posted On: November 20, 2014

I was so sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was a warm and caring person, quick to smile. I have many memories from the brief time I lived with Marilyn and Bill in Hartford and family events.

Bret and Lisa, I know the sadness in loosing a parent and my heart goes out to you. My mother always had a special place in her heart for Bill.

Love to the entire Golden Family,
Deanie

From: Debbie Ferreira Driscoll

From Juneau, State

Posted On: November 20, 2014

Brett, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. May your memories bring you comfort in the years to come. You are in my thoughts.

From: James Mils

From Medford, ma

Posted On: November 20, 2014

Sorry for your loss Lisa and thinking of you at this time of sadness.

From: Steven Engel

From Orlando, Fl

Posted On: November 19, 2014

I will always Remember Billie as a lively, funny, optimistic, and caring person. He was a great shmoozer, a courageous and strong willed person who loved his kids unconditionally and left his mark on the world in some special ways. Zilchrono Livracha.

From: Karen Hager

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: November 19, 2014

Dear Lisa and extended family,

May warm memories of your time with your father comfort you in your time of sorrow. My sincerest condolences to you, Karen Hager

From: Brett Rubin

From Sandy Springs, GA

Posted On: November 19, 2014

Dad will be missed. He overcame a lot in his life, including his fight for independence:

http://articles.courant.com/1994-03-27/news/9403270140_1_new-horizons-nursing-home-disabled-man

From: Sid Rabin

From Ellington, Ct.

Posted On: November 19, 2014

As a past wine manager for the old Brescome Distributors in South Windsor, I had frequent contact with Bill.

I worked with him many times on his route, and besides liking him as an individual, I'll always remember him asking what he could do to help me reach my company quotas. An unusual request from a comission sales person. To me, personally, he was a "mench".

Rest in peace my friend.

From: Ronna and Mark Siegal

From West Hartford, Ct

Posted On: November 18, 2014

Brett,
So sorry to hear. What a nice guy, so strong and courageous. Sending our love.

From: michele merin-campbell

From Solon, Ohio

Posted On: November 19, 2014

I'm so sad to hear of Billy's passing, he was a wonderful , loving,funny man.I remember the day he escorted me down the isle at Debby's wedding saying if he fell he knew i could pick him up!Thankfully that never happened. His love for his children and the pride in his eyes when he spoke of of them was evident.
I know he will be missed by all that knew him.
Best, Michele

From: Lynn & Bob Mitchell

From The Villages, FL

Posted On: November 18, 2014

Remembering Bill always and condolences to his children

From: Paula (Sipala) Bennett

From Naples, FL

Posted On: November 24, 2014

To Bill's family: my heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of my Wethersfield High School classmate. For our 50th class reunion, Bill was with us in spirit. I remember him from a very young age -- Bill was an exemplary person with a huge heart.

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