Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2006 for Morris D. Rantz of Winthrop. Mr. Rantz died on October 26, 2006 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 91 years old.
Born in Beverly, the son of the late Samuel and Clara (Pessel) Rantz, he was raised and educated in Beverly, graduating from Beverly High School. He was a resident of Winthrop for over 60 years, and the former owner of the Chicago Model Bakery in Chelsea.
Beloved husband of the late Anne (Staretz) Rantz and the late Marjorie (Rehal) Rantz, Mr. Rantz his survived by his devoted children, David Rantz, Lois Vasel, Joan Estabrooks, Florence Hodgkins, Selma Pomeranz, and Harvey Fischler. He was also the father of the late Marjorie Ferrara and Fred Rantz. Mr. Rantz was the dear brother of Louis Rantz, and the late Harry, Barney, David, Phillip, Joseph, and Ann Cooper. He is also survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral arrangements will be held in the Liberty Progressive Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett, on Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Rabbi Steven Rubenstein of Temple B'nai Abraham in Beverly will officiate. Those wishing to remember Morris may do so through memorial donations to a charity of one's own choosing.