MICHAEL MacLEOD Obituary

MICHAEL MacLEOD (Age 71)
Died at his home in New York on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from complications from cancer. In 1987, he and Delbert Clark founded Public Interest Data, Inc., a technology firm supporting non-profit fundraising with an emphasis on exceptional client service. Michael further devoted his life to advancing humanitarian causes through his three decades of serving as trustee and advisor to organizations including Amnesty International, Oxfam, Center for Victims of Torture, The Harlem Link Charter School, the Advocacy Institute, and the Tahirih Justice Center. Michael earned the Bronze Star as a veteran of the Vietnam War, and in 1980 was honored to manage the Presidential campaign of John Anderson. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Michael is survived by his wife, Whitney Burnett; his sister, Margaret Kennedy, and her two sons, Alex and Andy Cmil; his daughter, Kafi Blumenfield; and his two grandchildren, Nia and Obi; all of whom made Michael's world a much better place. Michael touched many lives and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make contributions to Amnesty International. A Memorial Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 3513 N St., NW on Monday, November 25 at 10 a.m.

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Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL MacLEOD

15 Entries

Jack Brereton

November 28, 2013

Mike was always a kind and respectful person. Someone to look up to. Our condolences to Mike's family.

Steven Evangelista

November 27, 2013

Mike was a wise and insightful trustee for Harlem Link Charter School who helped guide us through some difficult transitions. He is missed and our community is grateful for the time we had with him.

Joyce (Nazzitto)Steward

November 26, 2013

Dear Whitney, Maggie and families,
We send our deepest condolences. Be assured that Mike will long be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to have 'grown up'with him. He will be very much missed and will be remembered in our prayers. Joyce

Howie Sullivan

November 25, 2013

Mike was a teammate and classmate. He was a great, great guy who saw the greater good and pursued it for the benefit of those most in need. Whitney----I will write.

Katherine Ryan Revoir

November 25, 2013

My condolences to Whitney and family. Mike was a true friend to all. My fondest memories are from High School, especially English class. He had such a wonderful ability to make everyone feel good about themselves. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

November 25, 2013

I went to school with Mike and he was one of the nicest guys there. Loved seeing him at Class reunions and it's great to see how much good he did throughout his life. He will be greatly missed I'm sure by his family and close friends. My prayers are with the family. Beth McCormick da Silva

November 25, 2013

Mike was one of my closest friends in high school and he was a really great guy! Even though we lost close touch over the years, it was always great to see him at our high school reunions and be able to catch up. Many fond memories of Mike and he is going to be very sadly missed. My most sincere condolences to his wife, Whitney and his family.
Jon W. McGarity, Scottsdale, AZ

Joseph Dolgos

November 25, 2013

One of the first people I met when I first came to Norwich.

Barbara Paul Losty

November 25, 2013

Mike and Maggie lived on our block in Norwich, NY. Mike and I were in the same grade through high school, so I have many fond memories.

November 24, 2013

I was sddened to hear the news. I grew up with mike and remember the young years of kick the can and smoking straws in his garage. He worked for my dad as an announcer at the radio station in high school. We recently emailed each other about that experience. I knew he did "good" in the world and was not surprised to read all he accomplished. My thoughts are with his family and I know he'll be terribly missed. Anne Hall Rhu

Jack Endries

November 24, 2013

I have known Mike since our teen years in the 1950's in Norwich, NY. From a great family, he had many friends in those days. Named "best all around" in our graduating class, he was always the same throughout his life and 50 years later at our reunion. Indeed, he was a special person. Our deepest sympathy to Whitney and the family.

Carole Nagengast

November 24, 2013

My most sincere sympathy at the loss of a truly gentle man. I have known Mike since his Craver Matthews days in the late 1980s, when I was on the Board of Amnesty International and was always delighted to see and share a smile with him.

Gerald Smith

November 23, 2013

I remember Mike from the US Army;OCS, Ft, Benning and MI school at Ft. Holabird, MD...we lost contact after that but I know we were in VN at the same time. I had tried to find and contact him a while ago with no luck. I did not know he was in NYC and at the same parish, St,. Ignatius ... my sincere condolences..he was a fine, fine person--one of the best.

Gerald (Jerry) Smith

mary ellen carry van buskirk

November 23, 2013

I was so sad to learn of Mike's death. What a great man... the epitome of a "Good Man"I was privileged to know him..one of my younger brother ((Peter Carry)good good friends. My love and sympathy to all of Mikes family. Mary Ellen Carry Van Buskirk

November 23, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. May caring thoughts and loving words comfort your family at this time of sorrow. (Isaiah 61:1, 2)

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