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Melvin Gerald Wax, an 88-year-old male of Jewish ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2018, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a beloved member of the New Light Congregation in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Wax was known for his dedication to the synagogue, often being the first to arrive and the last to leave. His death was part of a larger tragedy, as he was one of the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
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Melvin Gerald Wax
Male
White / Caucasian
Pittsburgh
PA
2018-10-27
88
Melvin
Gerald Wax
11/18/2025
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Has anyone else been reading about Melvin Wax’s role in the New Light Congregation? It’s truly i... ...Read More
01/01/2025
01/01/2025
Has anyone else read about what a dedicated member of the New Light Congregation Melvin Wax was? I f... ...Read More
06/06/2023
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I’ve been following the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting case closely, and I just can’t stop thinki... ...Read More
01/24/2023
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