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> I just heard Rich Towle had a massive heart attack
Ishley
post Jan 21 2025, 07:52 PM
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I sent you a private message with his son’s phone number. Please relay it to Tom.

Thanks.
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post Jan 21 2025, 08:14 PM
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Hello everyone, I am Richards son Abel. It is unfortunately true that my father passed away yesterday in his sleep. He was a great man and loved his Porsches. Him and I built my first one 20 years ago in highschool and got me hooked on cars. He brought me to autocross, and u told amounts of car shows. He fueld my passion for cars.
I haven't been active on here in years, but am going to try and be more. There are a couple projects that hi and I were doing that I will be finishing, but unfortunately will not have his knowledge to complete. I will need lots of help with things in the form of knowledge to finish his final projects.
Anyone local to us is welcome to come to a memorial on Sunday the 26th from 2-4 at the Groton Inn, Groton Ma.
He was a great man and will be truly missed
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post Jan 21 2025, 08:28 PM
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My condolences...

I lost my car freak Porsche nut father last June.

I miss him terribly.

I will make a special effort to help when you post.

I don't have your father's intrinsic knowledge of 914s but am a pretty good tech otherwise.

Feeling your pain.

It's mine too...
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post Jan 21 2025, 08:36 PM
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So glad to see you post here. Your dad used to tell me about you and building stuff with you guys for stuff like robot wars? It's been a minute. I will really miss our conversations. My deepest condolences.
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post Jan 21 2025, 08:40 PM
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My heart breaks for Richard’s family, I can only imagine how much more esteemed he was in person than the was here in 914 land. I always loved when he posted on a thread, it was like getting free lessons from a pro! Abel, thank you for coming on to let us know. Praying for you all!

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post Jan 21 2025, 08:42 PM
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post Jan 21 2025, 09:17 PM
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My condolences..

Will Miss His Posts ... Always Thinking.. God Bless.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jan 21 2025, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(Rocket @ Jan 21 2025, 09:14 PM) *

Hello everyone, I am Richards son Abel.


So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great guy and from the sounds of it an even better dad.
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post Jan 21 2025, 09:41 PM
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My condolences to Rich's family and all of the folks here at 914 World. Another sad day for the world. RIP Rich.
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post Jan 21 2025, 10:10 PM
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Godspeed Rich. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jan 21 2025, 10:19 PM
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Rich sounds like the dad all of us aspire to be. His posts were entertaining and insightful for the group. Please have the peace you and your family need, Abel.
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post Jan 21 2025, 10:50 PM
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Wow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I never met Rich, but considered him to be up there with John (aka) Krustry and the like who seemed to be staples of the larger 914 / Porsche community. Rich was super knowledgeable and didn't waste words. When he posted something I paid attention because I knew I was was likely to learn something. I hate that I'm not going to see new posts from him anymore.

So sorry for his family.
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post Jan 21 2025, 11:21 PM
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My condolences, Abel, to you and the family. He will certainly be missed, but we hope to see more from you.
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post Jan 22 2025, 12:37 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) RIP brother
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post Jan 22 2025, 01:20 AM
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post Jan 22 2025, 02:23 AM
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post Jan 22 2025, 06:38 AM
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That is terrible news. Even in my short time here I had many useful conversations with Rich. Very sad.
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post Jan 22 2025, 06:43 AM
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Wow, RIP. Best wishes.
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post Jan 22 2025, 07:07 AM
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Well... Fuck. :-(

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Known for his prickly yet lovable demeanor, Richard was the epitome of a fiercely loyal friend with a heart of gold. He will be remembered for his unyielding loyalty, warm heart, and unforgettable sarcasm.

Man, that hit it on the head.
Rich was a great guy and could always make me laugh at myself.

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post Jan 22 2025, 07:44 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) RIP and God speed Rich.
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