Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Charles Rangel Honored at NYC Hall as Mourners Pay Last Respects
Charles Rangel, a long-time politician, was honored with a special ceremony after he passed away.
His body was placed in City Hall, a historic building, so people could say goodbye.
Rangel served in the House of Representatives for many years and was known for his strong voice.
He helped form a group of Black politicians and was in charge of an important committee.
Many people who knew him, including other politicians, remembered him as a tireless public servant.
His funeral will be open to the public.
Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel's body lay in state at New York City Hall.
Rangel died May 26 at age 94 after nearly five decades in the House.
He was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and chaired a powerful committee.
Public paid respects at City Hall; funeral to be at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Rangel was a Korean War vet who began his congressional career in 1970.
- Who
- Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, with mourners including public figures.
- What
- Mourners paid their respects to former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel as his body lay in state.
- When
- Thursday morning, with a funeral to follow on Friday.
- Where
- New York City Hall and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
- Why
- To honor and pay last respects to the late Charles Rangel.
Positive Reception
Mixed Reception
Appraisal of Rangel's work
Positive Reception
Rangel was a tireless public servant who had the right thing to say.
Mixed Reception
Rangel had the right thing to say and got people to do what they didn’t want to.
- Died
- May 26
- Age
- 94
- Served
- Nearly five decades on Capitol Hill
- Positions
- Founding member of Congressional Black Caucus, Chairman of Ways and Means Committee
- Congressional Start
- 1970
- Funeral Location
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Previous Honor
- Lying in state at NYC Hall