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Ambassador MARVIN WEISSMAN
Passed away hours after his 90th birthday in Bethesda on January 26, 2017. Born in Cleveland, OH, he served in the US Army during WWII, received a PhB from the University of Chicago and MPA from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Copenhagen. Ambassador Weissman had a distinguished career of public service in Latin America from 1955 to 1980. He contributed to economic development missions in Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru. He served as Director of USAID in Guatemala, Colombia, and Brazil; Director of Central American Affairs at the State Department; and Ambassador to Costa Rica and Bolivia. After retirement from the State Department, he worked at the Inter-American Development Bank 1981-1988. Ambassador Weissman is survived by his wife, Maria Elena; his three children, Warren, Diane and Karen; and his grandchild, Sophie Curlee. Kindly send memorial donations to the Maxwell School, maxwell.syr.edu. Private memorial service planned at a later date.
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Mary Kilgour
March 8, 2017
I was so sorry to learn of Marvin's death. I remember him, Maria Elena and the children fondly from Colombia and Costa Rica. Marvin was one of my strongest supporters in USAID and very much nurtured my career. My sincerest condolences.
BARBARA DELFIERRO
February 6, 2017
Dear Marlene and family, On behalf of your friends at AFSC please receive our sincere condolences. We would very much like to accompany you at the Memorial Service. Many of us are presently traveling mostly to Chile, but Odette and I are here and extend to you our thoughts and prayers. A special hug to Karen. Love from all of us. Barbara
Gail and Mike Marcus
January 31, 2017
We have fond memories of Marvin and Maria Elena from their time as our neighbors in Cabin John, and have enjoyed keeping in touch with them. Our heartfelt condolences to Maria Elena and the whole family.
January 30, 2017
Sending my condolences to Maria Elena and Family. Arlette
John Sanbrailo
January 29, 2017
On behalf of the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), we express to you and your family our sincerest condolences. Marvin Weissman served as PADF Executive Director in the late 1980s and his contributions were greatly appreciated. I also recall Marvin's important USAID service and assistance to Ecuador. We extend to Maria Elena and family our heartfelt solidarity at this very difficult time.
January 29, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Evelyn and Warren Katz
Jose Pitarque
January 29, 2017
Querida Maria Elena y chicos: Sentimos mucho el fallecimiento de Marvin , gran amigo de mi padre, Walter Pitarque. Fue un gran hombre y un gran ejemplo para todo en USA y America Latina . Un abrazo fraternal
Mari Ilona Wood
January 29, 2017
I hope that the time you had together will give you memories to draw from forever, with love ans sympathy
Mimi & David Olinger
January 29, 2017
We remember Ambassador Weissman,our Los Laureles neighbor from 1978-1981, with great fondness and extend our condolences to Maria Elena and family.
January 29, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Maria Elena and family. Nur Nossuli
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