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Leonard I. Mandell and Rhea Menin Mandell, devoted family members and community leaders, are remembered for their impactful lives. Leonard, a veteran and loving father, passed away at 94, while Rhea, a dedicated philanthropist and educator, made significant contributions to higher education and community organizations. Their legacy lives on through their family and the lives they touched.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida – Leonard I. Mandell, aged 94, passed away on September 18, 2025, at his home in Palm Beach Gardens. He was the loving husband of the late Sarah R. (Lovitt) Mandell, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Leonard is remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, and veteran.
Leonard was born in Providence and had a diverse career as a mason and jewelry manufacturer, contributing to his community throughout his life. He was a caring father to Jane Mandell of Warwick and a proud grandfather to Evan Wallick, Rebecca Sady, and Joshua Sady. In addition to his love for family, Leonard was predeceased by his parents, wife, siblings Harold Mandell and Estelle Weiner, and his daughter, Lynn Mandell Sady.
Funeral services for Leonard were held at Lincoln Park Cemetery in Warwick, Rhode Island. Those wishing to express their condolences may do so through Shalom Memorial Chapel’s online portal.
In a separate but equally heartfelt remembrance, Rhea Menin Mandell, beloved matriarch and philanthropist, contributed significantly to her community before her passing. Born to Bertha and Samuel Menin in the Strawberry Mansion area of Philadelphia, Rhea spent her life in the city, only diverging for winter residences in Florida and summer weekends in Ventnor, New Jersey.
Rhea’s academic achievements included graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in American Civilization, shortly before marrying Dr. Morton Mandell. After marriage, she furthered her education, earning a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Villanova University, and went on to counsel adult students at the University of Pennsylvania.
An advocate for education, Rhea was instrumental in running the Bread Upon the Waters scholarship fund, which helped many women pursue higher education opportunities. She was a devoted mother, raising three children—Robin Green (David), Jonathan Mandell (Monica), and Andrew Mandell (Barbara). Her legacy includes seven grandchildren: Ian Mandell (Ariel), Andrea Boyer (Austin), Corey Green, Jacob Mandell, Olivia Mandell, Reid Mandell, and Arden Mandell, as well as a great-grandchild, Winston Boyer.
Involved in her community, Rhea took on various leadership roles in charitable organizations. She chaired the Harvest Ball for Albert Einstein Hospital and served on the board of the Philadelphia Opera Company, as well as the Bread Upon the Waters Scholarship fund. Rhea was a trustee of the National Museum of American Jewish History and actively participated in Congregation Adath Israel in Merion, earning a reputation for her kindness and commitment to family and friends.
Both Leonard and Rhea Mandell are remembered for their remarkable lives and contributions to their families and communities. Their legacies will endure through the countless lives they touched. In Rhea’s memory, contributions can be made to Temple Adath Israel of the Main Line.
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- Orange County Register Obituary
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Leonard Mandell
- Goldstein’s Funeral Obituary
- Google News: Rhea Mandell
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