Rubin, Kevin D. age 36, died January 8, 2004, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, beloved husband of Rika (nee Komuro), loving son of Remey (Julie) Rubin and Dell Rubin, devoted brother of Ken (Leslie) Rubin and Karolyn Rubin Villafane, cherished grandson of Ruth Litsky and the late Dr. Albert Daniel Litsky, Peter and Ann Rubin of Detroit, nephew of Pam (Jeffrey) Sofferin and Sharon Litsky (John) Sampson, uncle of Lucy, Peter Rubin and Rudy Villafane. Proud owner and best friend of Chappie, Sasha and Chien. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 77 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603. Service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. For info., 847-256-5700.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Christopher & Ryoko Morin
February 3, 2004
Ryoko and I have known Kevin since 1995 when we were living in Tokyo. Kevin was always so kind to people he met, generous with his time, and full of laughter and life. Having only recently found out about his passing, it brought a profound sadness to us, as there were so many things we had hoped to say and do with Kevin and Rika. My memories of Kevin include the many fun-filled get-togethers at his home in Tokyo, the golf game he and I shared in Arizona when I was at school, Kevin and Rika's wedding on a picture-perfect day in Phoenix, and the last time I ran into him at a Japanese restaurant in Tenessee. Kevin will be greatly missed by his closest friends. He will be remembered by us always as a great friend. We are both so very sad about losing Kevin from our lives. Our hopes and prayers go out to Rika and to his family.
Don Thomas
January 20, 2004
Kevin and I spent many hours, sometimes late at night, discussing T&B Asia business affairs via phone while Kevin was in the Singapore office and I was in the Memphis office. Kevin was an extremely intelligent individual, eager to advance in his business career, but balanced his ambition with his devotion to his family. We all mourn Kevin's passing, much too young, but remember him as a kind and sincere person who accomplished a great deal during his time with us. My sympathies to his family.
Janie Jones
January 15, 2004
I am truly missing Kevin big smile and his knowledge of good food. The TNB Electrical Finance Dept. is at a lost without him. He was truly a good and kind gentleman
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Elina Brown
January 14, 2004
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of Kevin. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope that you will find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Paul Schersand
January 14, 2004
I had the pleasure and privilege of dealing with Kevin over past 4 years at Thomas & Betts. He always showed great energy and enthusiasm in his work. On a personal level he had an exceptional wit and intellect. We are all better for having known and worked with this man.
Joanne Jorgensen
January 14, 2004
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin's family. He was a talented and good person with a dry wit and had so much to live for. He put up a galant fight against his disease and I admire his strentgh and courage throughout his whole ordeal. I, too, am battling against the same disease and I can only hope to have the same stamina he did. He will be greatly missed here at T&B.

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Pam Pugh
January 13, 2004
I've had the great pleasure of assisting Kevin the past 4 years, and the honor of working with him several years prior to that. I can truly say that he was one of the most upstanding gentlemen I've ever known. I'm blessed to have known him and his family. God bless Rika and their precious unborn son, Remey, Julie and the rest of his loving family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers always.
Bob Fuller
January 13, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. May God keep you and comfort you and may Kevin's life be celabrated as he celebrated his life each day.
Sharon Mogle
January 13, 2004
My sincere condolences to you in this time of loss. I enjoyed getting to know and having the opportunity to work with Kevin. He was a wonderful person. May God bless you all.
John Sidaway
January 13, 2004
No words of condoleance can ever be enough at such a time. My thoughts go with your family at such a sad and tragic loss. Kevin's intellect, contribution and support will be greatly missed.
T&B Singapore Finance Dept
January 13, 2004
We, T&B Singapore Finance team, have been working with Kevin since 1998. He is a passionate and understanding boss who takes cares of his staff. Kevin will be surely missed by the Finance team in T&B Singapore.
Nee Fong Bok
January 12, 2004
Dear Rika, Remey & Julie:
Our hearts are with you at this time of loss. Please do take care.
Love,
Nee Fong, Sheila Ling, Patricia Koh, Elia Chua and Kajal Modha
Thomas & Betts Singapore
Customer Service Division
Roy Burton
January 12, 2004
I would like to express my condolences on hearing of the passing of Kevin.He and I worked together when he was in Japan and Singapore and I had lost touch with him following my leaving Thomas & Betts. I next ran into Kevin and his wife briefly in Memphis and we promised to get together but regrettably we neither of us restored the friendship. I was saddened to hear the news of his death. He was a fine young man and for him to be gone at such an early age is a tragedy.I can only say that it was a privilege and a pleasure to have known him as both a colleague and a friend.
My thoughts are with Kevin's family .
Roy Burton.
Phil & Sharon Carden
January 12, 2004
Phil & Sharon Carden
Dorado, Puerto Rico
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very sad time.
Ellen Vizzi
January 12, 2004
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Kevin's family.
Patricia Bergeron
January 12, 2004
Kevin was a bright and talented professional and an overall good person. His bright smile and good nature will be missed by his friends at Thomas & Betts.
Michael Pratt
January 12, 2004
Kevin was a collegue who willingly shared his experience and understanding when answers seemed to escape you the most. His wisdom and spirit will live on in those who he knew and loved. He will be greatly missed.
Pat Tripp
January 12, 2004
My fondest memory of Kevin is Halloween, 2002. Kevin came dressed as Fred Flinstone. He was perfect and brought the house down with laughter.
He'll always be remembered fondly.
Joe DiCianni
January 12, 2004
I worked with Kevin for the past several years, from his time in Singapore to his return to the corporate office in Memphis. He did an excellent job for the company and accomplished a great deal. My deepest sympathy to Kevin's family and friends for his loss.
Al Fartaj
January 12, 2004
My sincere condolences to your family. Kevin was a true gentlemen and a great scholar.
VJ Jambulapati
January 12, 2004
I remember Kevin as gentle, professional, open minded person. Though I worked with him only a few weeks before he was taken ill (which ultimately claimed his life), he was nice and courteous.
My prayers are with his family and may God protect them.
VJ
T&B Corp.
Memphis
Om Chopra
January 12, 2004
My sincere condolences to the family.
Pamela Burton
January 12, 2004
We will miss Kevin deeply. My prayers are with each of you during this time.
Rob DeWeez
January 12, 2004
Kevin was a passionate and great man who will be missed. His desire to do the best possible showed in everything he did. I will miss him as a friend and teacher.
Erica Clay
January 12, 2004
God Bless you and may He keep your family during this time.
Janie Murphy
January 12, 2004
My prayers are with you all.
Bradford Silver
January 12, 2004
Whether our conversations were about business or culture, I always enjoyed exchanges with Kevin. His presence and contribution will be greatly missed.
Jeff Summerhill
January 12, 2004
Kevin is a great loss to TNB and my sympathy goes out to his family. They will be remembered in my prayers.
Tanya Wideman
January 12, 2004
My condolences to the Rubin Family. Kevin will surely be missed.
Verlean Rubin
January 12, 2004
I am better person for having known you. We will miss you at T&B.
Ibis Barnett
January 12, 2004
Mrs. Rubin and Family,
I enjoyed knowing and working with Kevin. I hope every day becomes more peaceful for you. I am sorry for your loss.
myles rothstein
January 12, 2004
I remember when kevin was living with remey and julie in the house they leased while pine grove was being re-habbed. He spent all his time painting. I thought for sure he would find a career in art.
Marcy & David Levinson
January 12, 2004
Dear Remy & Julie,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely,
David & Marcy Levinson
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