David George Braverman

David George Braverman

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, David Braverman of East Longmeadow, MA died at the age of 63.

David was born to Elliot and Barbara Braverman in 1959 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1978 and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in 1982, a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in student development and post-secondary education from the University of Iowa in 1990, and a Certificate of Completion from the Institution for Educational Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

In 1998, David married Hsiu-Jung Mindy Chang, and together raised a son, Giun-Shian, both of whom survive David.

While at Mizzou, David led the re-chaptering of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity and in 1982 was named as the fraternity's national Man of the Year. During his career in college administration, David served in several leadership roles including Assistant Dean of University of Richmond, Dean of Students at Culver-Stockton College, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at California State-Sacramento, Dean of Students at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Springfield (MA) College. Most recently, David served as Vice President for Student Success at Western Illinois University.

David had a gregarious and outgoing personality and loved to engage in deep conversation. He made lasting friendships across the country and was a stranger to no one. David loved music, especially jazz and Dixieland, and when younger enjoyed playing trombone and tuba in several bands. David loved to travel, especially the backroads of America.

David is preceded in death by his father Elliot (1977), his mother, Barbara (1997), and his father-in-law Chung-Shen (1989). In addition to his wife and son, David is survived by mother-in-law Shiao-Lee of Keelung, Taiwan, brother Alan (Becky) of St. Louis, brother Stuart (Kim) of Sedalia, brother Adam (Lisa) of Sedalia, sister Lynne (Joe) of Sedalia, brother Eric (Brian) of Chicago, sister-in-law Yui-Chin Chang (Guo-Cheng) of Taipei, Taiwan, sister-in-law Ling-Jen (Ching-Jia) of Taiyuan, Taiwan, brother-in-law Chi-Ching (Su-Qing) of Taipei, Taiwan, brother-in-law Chi-Jian (Su-Sha) of Taipei, Taiwan, brother-in-law, Ging-Xiang of Keelung, Taiwan, and several nieces and nephews.

A private ceremony was held, and a celebration of David's life is forthcoming. Contributions in David's memory may be made to The Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050 or online https://marfan.org/donate/