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Pittsburgh Philanthropist John G. Rangos Sr. Dies At 91

/ CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A prominent Pittsburgh philanthropist has died.

John G. Rangos Sr. was a week shy of turning 92 years old.

He earned his fortune in waste management and environmental services, and then gave millions of dollars to causes throughout western Pennsylvania.

The Rangos name adorns buildings at UPMC Children's Hospital, Duquesne University, Carnegie Mellon University and the Carnegie Science Center.

First published on July 22, 2021 / 6:18 PM EDT

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