Melvin Vergales, 95, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020.

He is survived by his sons, Mark, Howard, and Andrew Vergales; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Brooke), Arielle, Elana (Buddy), Ellen (Brandon), Adam; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Ethan, Isobel, Aiden, and Tess. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rhoda Vergales; parents, Abraham and Esther Vergales.

A graveside service for Melvin was held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to either Beth Shalom Home, 1600 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23238 or Holocaust Museum of Richmond, 2000 E. Cary St., Richmond, Va. 23223.