Maxine Ravech

Maxine Ravech

Maxine Ravech Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brezniak Funeral Directors - Newton on Oct. 30, 2025.

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Maxine Ravech of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the age of 90. She lived a life filled with love, strength and compassion.

Maxine was a wonderful and loving mother to her son, Stuart Ravech and his wife Kathleen; her son Paul Ravech; and her daughter Meryl Appelbaum and her husband, Mitchel. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Melvin Ravech.

She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Samantha and Joe, Steven and Heather, Allison and Jimmy, Jamie and Colby, Sydney, Matthew and Katie. Also, she was blessed to have great grandchildren, Jimmy, Charlie, Charli and Eloise.

Maxine will be remembered for her warmth, humor and generosity of spirit. Her kindness touched everyone who knew her and her memory will forever remain a blessing.

A graveside service honoring Maxine will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 11:00 am at Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of Maxine to danafarber.jimmyfund.org or projectbread.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Brezniak Funeral Directors - Newton

1251 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465

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