Allan Rachap of Koloa, a member of the Jewish Community of Kauai, passed away peacefully on June 27 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his children, Marilyn (Scott) Gerber and Michael Rachap; sister Rhoda (Stephen) Konigsberg; and his grandchild Marty Rachap.
Allan was born and grew up in New York City and moved to Annapolis to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Following 4 years as a Naval Officer, he attended Harvard Business School, where he graduated with honors, achieving an MBA degree. He went on to have a successful career in finance, ultimately retiring following 20 years with Merrill Lynch. He and Judy were married for 62 years.
Allan, along with Judy, was an active JCK member for as long as he lived on the island. Indeed, one of the important factors in their decision to relocate to Kauai more than 20 years ago, from their hometown of Annapolis, Maryland, was the opportunity to have a place to participate in services, and have a sense of Jewish community. In the JCK, Allan found that and more. A former member of the JCK Board of Directors, Allan served as treasurer and, most recently, as a financial consultant to the Board. Allan’s life on Kauai was very full. He was active in leading hikes for the Sierra Club and took an ongoing part in the environmental life of the Kauai community. Allan and Judy were instrumental in a years-long campaign to keep the Maha’ulepu area safe and clean for future generations. An accomplished practitioner of yoga, Allan also enjoyed gardening, biking around the island, and was a regular at many of Kauai’s beaches. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to their JCK ohana for their love and friendship through the years.
Plans for a Celebration of Life or other memorial service have not been made. Donations in Allan’s memory may be made to Kauai Hospice: http://kauaihospice.org/ or to Jewish Community of Kauai: https://kauaijewishcommunity.com/ or to the charity of your choice.