Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation
The family of retired Congressman Charles B. Rangel announces a series of activities to honor his life and legacy leading up to his funeral service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Congressman Rangel will be memorialized in the coming days, with opportunities for the public to pay their respects.
Public Activities:
Lying in Repose
St. Aloysius Church, 219 W 132nd St., New York, NY 10027 June 9 -10, 12:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. Congressman Rangel will lie in repose at St. Aloysius Church. Members of the public, especially his beloved Harlem community, are invited to visit the Church to pay their respects.
Lying in State
City Hall, New York, NY June 11 & June 12 Congressman Rangel will lie in state at City Hall, offering the community and dignitaries a formal opportunity to honor his service and dedication to the nation.
Funeral Service (Mass)
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 5th Ave between 50th St. and 51st St., New York, NY, 10022 June 13, 9:45 a.m.
Originally planned as a private service, this Mass is open to the public, celebrating the life of Congressman Rangel. Seating will be limited, but the public is welcome to join the family in remembering a leader who dedicated his life to service.
The post Family of Charles B. Rangel annouces funeral plans appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.
Read the full article on the original publication
