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Malcolm Ringel Obituary
Family-Placed Death Notice
On Friday evening, June 10, at home and surrounded by his family, Malcolm Hugh Ringel, age 64, quietly lost his year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Brunswick, Georgia, raised in Atlanta, Malcolm finally settled in Saint Michaels, MD in 1993. A man private in the extreme, whatever is known of him by his friends is probably the extent of what he wanted known. We hope that he would not, however, object to our relating that he was a stalwart and loyal friend, a true connoisseur of ethnic foods, a word savant, an honest lawyer, objective arbitrator, geopolitical maven and splendid husband and father. He also served his country honorably in both the Navy and the Coast Guard. In the words of his children, he was an all right dude, a man among men. He will be sorely missed by his wife, Stacy; children, Noah, Greta and Hannah; daughter-in-law, Brooke; grandchildren, Olivia and Georgia; brother, Harry of Philadelphia; and sister, Eleanor of Atlanta. A private ceremony will be held in Malcolm's honor at the family home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601 or the Talbot County Humane Society, 7894 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601.
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Memories and Condolences
for Malcolm Ringel
Sponsored by Greta & Hannah (The Monsters).
Harry Ringel
June 16, 2024
Not a day goes by that I don't think of, speak to, and deeply miss my brother Malcolm. He was a guide, an inspiration, a force of nature -- and so much more.
Daisy
June 16, 2024
Eighteen years today. I hope all's well in the Belt.
Daisy
Daisy
June 7, 2022
10 days and 16 years out from your terminal anniversary. Add Bigly, Stubbs, and your beloved Dr. Katz to the mix for your oversight and companionship. May you never be lonely in the Belt Nebula.
G M
June 16, 2019
We love you. Youd be tickled at so much of what weve all done. Sorry that you didnt get to see all of it. LGMS
March 15, 2018
Look after Elmer--he's in the belt now, too.
Daisy
June 16, 2014
We still miss you and we are doing right.
Love, LGMS.
Daisy
January 23, 2012
We didn't miss your birthday, but you know that. We do miss you, however. Take care up there in O's belt with the other guys.
Daisy
July 1, 2011
We miss you, Pops.
Moler
Dick Lawrence
June 17, 2011
I think about Malcolm often and the many good times I and Laura and I had with him. I miss having someone with his brains, attention to detail and legal training when potential problems arise.
Greta Pittard
June 16, 2011
We miss you. This is a miserable day. I know if you saw all this you would laugh at our moroseness, but it would also make you smile.
GM
April 1, 2011
Ditto.
- LGMS
Hannah
October 9, 2010
I miss you, Pops.
Moler, Spop, LGMS
Greta Pittard
June 16, 2010
lgms
December 31, 2009
happy late birthday, pops. it did not go unnoticed. you are missed and loved.
June 15, 2009
He's still my hero -- not a day goes by when I don't think of something grand or funny or special that he did, and not just with me. I miss my brother Malcolm deeply and will always love him.
Harry
G. Pittard
June 13, 2009
Almost exactly 3 years ago (Friday, June 16, 2006) Pops died. His absence in our lives is huge and painfully, constantly noticable.
I thought that missing him and grieving would get easier, and while we all cope and are "normal", it's just plain odd not to have him on the other end of the phone, at meals, in our lives. He was the source of the truest counsel that a daughter could ask for and he is greatly missed.
I love and miss you POPS, ditto for Hannah.
- LGMS
Bratly
May 26, 2009
Oh Pops, England hath need of you now.
Pops & Pops & Mom
June 16, 2008
Greta Pittard
June 16, 2008
We miss you Spop.
Pops Birthday 2005
April 18, 2007
Xmas 2005
April 18, 2007
After dinner at Plaza Tapatia summer 04
April 18, 2007
After dinner at Plaza Tapatia summer 04
April 18, 2007
After dinner at Plaza Tapatia summer 04
April 18, 2007
Stephen & Sandra Rich
June 27, 2006
We are glad that we got to talk recently and relive some of the old days and the old Corvette Malcolm wanted me to try to find for him. He was one of a kind. We'll miss him.
Neil Foster
June 24, 2006
Malcom was a fellow amateur radio operator and I always enjoyed his company. He was quick of wit, and had a great mind. Although our paths had not crossed since he moved to MD, we spoke a few times on the phone. It is sad there are so few "Malcom's" in this world. SK
Neil Foster N4FN, Marietta, GA
Laurel Waters
June 24, 2006
He was such a dashing young man!
Witty and handsome - insightful and rare. He lives on the memory of those who loved him. My deepest sympathy.
Bill and Ruth Donovan
June 22, 2006
Having known Malcolm during the early 70's we re-connected last spring in the St. Michaels, MD area. Malcolm visited our boat on three different occasions and his visits brought back our wonder at his clever and crisp way of presenting thoughts and emotions. He was also a very generous person to us, and to everyone, we suspect. He was a completely delightful person to be around. We miss him. May God bless Malcolm.
Photo by Bill and Ruth Donovan
Chaz Cone
June 22, 2006
Bill Donovan found this photo of Malcolm taken on June 1, 2005. It seems it was tough to get Malcolm to smile for photos. :)
This one was taken in the saloon of Bill and Ruth's trawler, "Integrity".
Stuart Meyers
June 22, 2006
I admired Malcolm's "doing his own thing". His home was full of interesting antiquities. He loved old cars, music--Creedence Clearwater Revival-- and he brought me to love them too. I loved his old Jaguars, his "devil may may care" attitude. Then a fine women come into his life, and he was able to respond to her. Truely, the AJC announcement was so beautifully written, it must have been written by Malcolm's angel.
S. Powell
June 22, 2006
Please pardon my presence here, but I was reading the obits online and happened across this entry. It was the most striking obituary I've ever read and I can't help but conclude that Mr. Ringel must have been one heck of a guy. I'm simultaneously glad that you had someone so special among you and quite sorry for your loss.
Dick Lawrence
June 22, 2006
I happened to be in Annapolis the day Malcom died , but I sensed he was gone. We were friends since I was at Tech, having met because our Dads were fraternity brothers at UGA. We spent a lot of time together when we were both single and later in our early married years. Eventually we joined a group for an expected five year land deal that lasted 30 years. With Malcolm's excellent help and detailed advice, we finally escaped sucessfully. Last year, he helped Laura return a sizable sum of previoulsy lost money to the Jewish Home in Atlanta. The last time I saw him was at a Tech/Navy football game in Annapolis where he appeared in shaggy threads to eat but sadly to me, not to drink anymore. I will greatly miss his business advice and friendship.
Photo by Bill and Ruth Donovan
Chaz Cone
June 22, 2006
I talked to Malcolm by phone just a few months ago and he never let on that he had this horrible disease. But then, he wouldn't have. I've known him for more than forty years and count him among the clearest thinkers I've known. Our common bond of loving the English language, ham radio and Corvette and other cool cars kept us in touch. I'll miss him.
The photo was taken May 27, 2005.
Tom Carlock
June 22, 2006
Malcolm was a true friend. We were classmates in law school and spent 2 intense months together studying for the Bar. His humor and wit is still remembered by all. I am so sorry for your loss, he was one great fellow. Even though I have not seen him in years, I miss him. tom carlock
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