“Vic Richel is a recognized leader who has given his talents and treasure to Trinitas and the Elizabeth hospitals that came before it,” explained Gary S. Horan, FACHE, President & CEO of Trinitas Regional Medical Center.
Richel’s work as a voluntary hospital leader began in the 1970s when he became a trustee and later, Chairman of the Alexian Brothers Hospital. Following the acquisition of the Alexian hospital by Elizabeth General Medical Center in 1990, he joined that Board and served on the Finance Committee.
A decade later, Elizabeth General and St. Elizabeth Hospital entered merger discussions that led to the birth of Trinitas. “Vic was a central figure in each of the transactions that led to the eventual formation of Trinitas,” Horan noted. “To no one’s surprise he joined the Trinitas Board and became Chairman in 2006. He has alternated serving as Chair and Vice Chair every two years thereafter.”
Richel is currently the Chair of the Board’s affiliations committee that is working on the merger of Trinitas and Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health.
“It is most fitting that we name this new facility after Trinitas’ biggest cheerleader,” Horan said.
NJ Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick prepared a legislative resolution.
Dozens of friends, colleagues, and family members (some via Zoom) attended, including his daughter, Sue Marchelitis, the Educator Training Specialist at Trinitas.
About Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Trinitas Regional Medical Center was established in 2000 following the consolidation of Elizabeth General Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital. Trinitas, a major center for comprehensive health services for those who live and work in Central New Jersey, is a Catholic teaching medical center sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation. With 12 Centers of Excellence across the continuum of care, Trinitas has distinguished itself in cardiology, cancer care, behavioral health, renal care, nursing education, diabetes management, wound healing, breast health, seniors healthcare, women's healthcare and sleep medicine.
Contact Information
Doug Harris
908-994-5138
dharris@trinitas.org
Yolanda Fleming
908-994-5139
Yfleming@trinitas.org