Meyer Rangell

Meyer Rangell, 91, successful businessman, social worker and humanist, died Saturday, August 18th, in his home in Worcester.

Formerly of New York, he was predeceased by his cherished first wife, Lea. After her untimely death, he married Evelyn, recently deceased, whom he adored. He was the beloved father of Anne Richstone and her husband, Michael, of Rutland and of Harmon Rangell of New York. He is survived by his dear sister, Sydelle Levitan of New York and by his brother, Dr. Leo Rangell, of California. He was the loving brother of the late Dr. Nelson Rangell of Colorado. He was deeply cherished and loved by his grandchildren, Danielle Ayotte and her husband, David, of Paxton and Dr. Lee Richstone of New York, and by his three great-grandchildren: Ryan, Rachel and Benjamin Ayotte; also survived by many family members and dear friends.

Mr. Rangell was a dedicated pacifist, who held a deep and lifelong commitment to forcefully speaking out against poverty, inequity, oppression and injustice through innumerable national and local newspaper editorials and in his published book entitled: Speaking Out! Toward an Ethic of Personal Integrity and Citizen Responsibility in a Democratic Society.

Private services to be held in Farmingdale, NY. Perlman Funeral Home, 1026 Main St., is directing the arrangements.