Abby L. Maizel, 71

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EAST GREENWICH, R.I. – Abby Lee Maizel, M.D. Ph.D., 71, died on April 7.  He was the husband of Gail (Raiken) Maizel. Born in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Harry and Sarah (Levy) Maizel, he had been a resident of Rhode Island since 1986. 

 

Maizel was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He was the chief of pathology at Roger Williams Hospital, the principal owner of University Pathologists, a professor of pathology at Brown University and Boston University Medical Schools and a pioneer in genetic research including trailblazing research in immunotherapy. 

His passions began with his wife, children and grandchildren, and included growing Bonsai trees, antiques, photography, boating and his pets.  He was a generous philanthropist to numerous charities. 

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Jennie Maizel-McKiernan and her husband Bill of East Greenwich and Rebecca Maizel of East Greenwich; his sisters Naomi Berne and her husband Bruce of Irvington, New York and Amy Maizel-Seeherman and her husband Les Brody of Newton, Massachusetts; his grandchildren Jonah and Ellie; and his nieces and nephews.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Wildlife Rehabilitors Association, 240 Shermantown Rd., Saunderstown, RI 02874 or your own local animal shelter.