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> I just heard Rich Towle had a massive heart attack
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post Jan 22 2025, 08:20 AM
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Rich was one of the first here to help me find a 914 and was a really good, smart and funny guy.
We had a lot of fun together at various 914 events, car shows, and in his barn. One of my favorite memories is when Linda and I came in second to Rich and Lisa at one of Chris' rally's....
I haven't been here in a while, wasn't expecting a punch in the stomach.
My condolences to his family.
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post Jan 22 2025, 08:28 AM
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QUOTE(Rocket @ Jan 21 2025, 08:14 PM) *

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


Sorry for your loss Abel. We'll miss him for sure. RIP Rich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) .
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post Jan 22 2025, 08:48 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Sorry to hear the sad news. Condolences to his family, RIP Rich .
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post Jan 22 2025, 09:30 AM
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RIP Rich. I always enjoyed the conversations and wild ideas-especially as the young guy who had lots of questions when putting my first 914 back together. Way too young.
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post Jan 22 2025, 09:31 AM
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post Jan 22 2025, 09:42 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) condolences.
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post Jan 22 2025, 10:07 AM
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I am shocked, a double whammy. Sunday, our dear seamstress Sue died, and now Rich (they knew each other) Rich was in good shape too, as was Sue. Two unfortunate losses for our community.
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post Jan 22 2025, 12:05 PM
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Rich was indeed one of our staple, early members here. I "always" enjoyed our meetings at Hershey. Rich would often send simple congratulatory texts and positive comments over the years. Now I'm left wishing I had one more chance to do the same.

Live and love large... you never know when your looming date will arrive.

My prayers are for you and your family Abel. Many of us share that father son bond that these, or similar vehicles create. Cherish those memories.

Godspeed and RIP Rich.
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post Jan 22 2025, 01:52 PM
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I am shocked, a double whammy. Sunday, our dear seamstress Sue died, and now Rich (they knew each other) Rich was in good shape too, as was Sue. Two unfortunate losses for our community.

Ouch! Double loss. Sue was fantastic!
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post Jan 22 2025, 02:29 PM
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So sad to have opened the board and seen this. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing Lisa and him at 914 events here in New England, mainly at Chris Foley’s or at events they hosted at their place.
Just too sad.
My heart goes out to Lisa, Abel and his family.
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post Jan 22 2025, 03:02 PM
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sad to know he won't participate here anymore.

my condolences to his friends and family.
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post Jan 22 2025, 05:03 PM
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Losing too many lately, RIP
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post Jan 22 2025, 07:33 PM
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I just heard the news from another member.

I don’t come around here much… well not at all.

But I wanted to express my condolences to Abel and Rich’s family.

Rich was one of the old crew like me and a few others. Back in the day we had some times as many have mentioned.

God Speed Rich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jan 22 2025, 07:41 PM
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I’m just seeing this.
Makes me sad, I met Rich ages ago at Hershey.
We discussed transmission repairs at the time, offered his help to me. Very generous with sharing his knowledge and time.
My sympathies and prayers to his family. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Godspeed Rich.
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post Jan 22 2025, 07:51 PM
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RIP. So sad.
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post Jan 23 2025, 08:49 AM
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Oh man, another 914 brother lost way too soon. RIP Rich and deep condolences to Abel and your family.
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post Jan 23 2025, 10:21 AM
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See you on the other side, Wealthy Bathmat.
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post Jan 23 2025, 10:50 AM
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post Jan 23 2025, 12:15 PM
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Sounds like we lost another good man. Godspeed Rich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jan 23 2025, 12:25 PM
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So very sorry to hear this. All my best thoughts for his family.


Thanks for making me laugh, Rich.
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