PHILIP MEISEL

1928 - 2015

PHILIP MEISEL Philip Meisel, age 87, of Las Vegas, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. Philip was born Feb. 25, 1928, in Amsterdam, N.Y., to the late David and the late Bessie (nee Shmukler) Meisel. Philip was a graduate of Union College, earned a PhD in statistics from Syracuse University and worked for 55 years as a chemical industry entrepreneur and in banking. Philip was a generous philanthropist, supporting causes locally, nationally and globally. He is survived by his wife, of 65 years, Blanche Meisel; children, Myron (Carol Bahoric) Meisel, Dr. Lee (Dr. Deborah) Meisel, Robert (Joanna) Meisel and Neil (Constance) Meisel; 10 grandchildren; and brother, Seymour (Jacqueline) Meisel. Services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, 5808 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, Fla. Burial will follow at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, Boynton Beach, Fla. Donations in Philip's memory may be made to the Torah Fund Campaign or the Jewish Theological Seminary, 3080 Broadway, New York, NY 10027.