Keith Harrison Bangel

Virginia Beach – Keith Harrison Bangel, born March 23, 1952, in Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away on October 24, 2026, at the age of 74.
He was the son of the late Stanley Jerome Bangel and Frances Dorf Bangel.

Keith graduated from Norfolk Academy and Brown University before earning his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Keith devoted his professional life to Bangel, Bangel & Bangel, the law firm founded by his grandfather and later led by his father and uncle before Keith carried on the family legacy.

Throughout his legal career, Keith was active in the professional community. He served on the Board of Governors of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association from 1988 to 1995 and was a past president of the Portsmouth Bar Association.

Keith was also deeply committed to education and his community. He helped found Chesapeake Bay Academy, an institution that remained especially meaningful to him throughout his life.

Above all, Keith was a devoted father who cherished his children, Lindsay and Justin. They were a source of tremendous pride and love throughout his life, and his devotion to them was steadfast and enduring.

An avid fisherman, Keith loved spending time on the water. He also shared a special bond with his beloved dog, Rambo, whose companionship brought him great happiness.

Keith is survived by his wife Dale Bangel; his beloved daughter, Lindsay Bangel; and his sister, Karen Bangel. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Justin Bangel.

Keith will be remembered for his deep devotion to his family, his profession, his community, and the people and pursuits he held dear.

A private family service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk.