WILLIAM MICHAEL WEBER

WEBER, William Michael Of Brookline, passed away at home on Monday, June 23, 2025. He was 78. Bill was born in Havana, Cuba, to American parents. Bill's family moved to New York City in 1948 and later to Westfield, NJ. He fell in love with his future wife, Suzi (Pintz), when they were freshmen at the University of Pittsburgh. Majoring in history, he was an anti-war activist and president of Students for Peace. He earned an MA from Boston University and an Ed.D. from Harvard University. The couple welcomed a daughter and son and moved to their current home in 1976. Bill brought his kids to school in the mornings, taught them how to swing a bat, introduced them to his favorite bands, and hid homemade hearts all over the house for Valentine's Day. The couple co-founded Development Guild/DDI, where he was president for decades, sharing leadership with his wife, son, and principals of the firm. His teaching experience influenced the company's approach to serving nonprofit leaders. He remained proud for decades that he was president of the Massachusetts chapter of the Association for Fundraising Professionals. On Thanksgivings, Bill played football and recorded oral histories. Originally a Brooklyn Dodgers fan, he became a loyal Red Sox fan. A devoted family man, Bill delighted in his children and grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his parents Beatrice and Alfred; sister Jill; and granddaughter Grace. Bill will always be loved by his wife Suzanne; children Rebecca (Stephen) and Matthew (Rachel); grandchildren Eli, Leon, Layla; nieces Liza (Jeffrey), Jennifer and nephew James. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapels.com