Alan Weinberger Obituary

I'm so sorry to hear of Alan's passing. He always took time to talk to me at events and was an absolute pleasure to have a conversation with. He was such a down to earth soul. He will be greatly missed in the ASCII community. Rest in peace Alan.

Alan´s love for his industry, combined with his passionate 'think-big' attitude, was something that could not be contained. He was the kind of person that you wanted in your corner, as nothing would faze him. He was continually curious about making a difference for people in our industry, and that curiosity is instilled in the team he has today. When you approach almost 30 years of working with someone, it goes beyond work. We saw each other´s kids grow up, and we both dealt with family loss, health issues, and everything in between. He was a caring man, and until this moment, I just realized that I lost a confidant in life. Alan, generally cared about you and your loved ones, and it was an honor to know him. Thinking big and thinking of you, you are truly missed.

I was so sorry to hear about Alan´s passing. My condolences to Lauren and the whole family. I first met Alan about 40 years ago at the Kenwood Golf and Country Club, where I was the Head Tennis Professional. Alan, as a member of he club and I spent many hours on the courts hitting balls and talking about life, family, tennis and work. His smile and positive spirit was always a lift to the people he came into contact with. I was privileged to call him my friend. I had the pleasure of knowing his wife Lauren and one of his sons, Ben and see them on a regular basis. What a kind, gental and thoughtful man he was and I will forever be grateful for knowing him and his family. Rest in peace, my friend.

I had the honor of knowing Alan for more than thirty years. He was a true friend and confidant. I'll miss the constant calls and emails wanting to discuss a science or business article he had just read or an idea he had for ASCII.
Alan made it is life's goal to make things better for all he touched, from the members of ASCII, to his staff, to his tennis buddies, to people he met just living life.
The world is a better place because Alan Weinberger was in it. I already miss you, my friend.

Joe Balsarotti

Alan exemplified the qualities of a brilliant, creative individual and served as an outstanding role model. His exceptional intellect was matched by his genuine character, making him both a respected professional and a true mensch who positively influenced those around him.

Alan brought thoughtfulness, vision, and laughter to every moment. He changed the course of my life, and I´ll always be grateful. He was a gift to so many and will be deeply missed. To me, he´ll always be the most interesting man in the world.

My condolences to Alan's family. I first met Alan over 25 years ago at an ASCII event in Orange County, California. Alan's kindness intelligence and genuine warmth as a person was something everyone looked up to and strived to replicate. He will be greatly missed. Thank you Alan!

I first met Alan over twenty years ago at my first ASCII event and was impressed with his friendly mentorship. I have a lot of respect and admiration for Alan's work in establishing and developing The ASCII Group. His vision and effort have been a blessing for myself and many others who have found fellowship, knowledge, and a sense of professional community with the group he worked so hard to build. My condolences to his family and close friends. He will be missed.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Alan Weinberger´s passing. I had the privilege of meeting Alan many years ago, and I still remember how passionately he spoke about his vision for the IT channel. He personally persuaded my company to join the ASCII Group, and it turned out to be one of the most valuable decisions we made. Alan was a true pioneer who brought people together, fostering collaboration and growth across the industry. His legacy will live on through the countless professionals and businesses he inspired. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May his memory be a blessing.

I had the privilege of knowing Alan through the ASCII group, where his passion and vision left a lasting mark on all of us. Alan was a true trailblazer in the IT community-someone who didn´t just innovate, but who built bridges and brought people together. The community he created became a place of connection, collaboration, and inspiration, and I feel deeply fortunate to have been a part of it. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched. Alan will be profoundly missed.

My condolences to Alan's family. Knowing how much of a loss this is for those of us who knew him through ASCII, I can't begin to imagine the loss those of you who were blessed to call him husband, father, brother, and uncle. Praying for you all. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us over the years. I am thankful to have known him. I am thankful for his passion. For his giving spirit. For the example he was for the rest of us.

Alan was always gracious to me and showed up with an open ear to every event. His work at ASCII paved the way for a the amazing industry that has been so good to me and I will be grateful for the opportunities afforded to me from his vision and foresight.

Maybe legend or pioneer words get thrown around a lot, but he really was both. I remember meeting him at a Boston conference years ago. He had a genuine interest in me and my business story. Made me feel like an important part of ASCII Group. That conversation has stuck with me years later. May his memory be a blessing.

Alan was a true mensch and friend. Peaceful journey, my friend. Your memory is a blessing.

My heartfelt condolences to Alan Weinberger's family. It was an honor to have met him and to be part of the ASCII community. Alan's vision and leadership profoundly impacted my journey, and his absence will be deeply felt by myself and many others. His legacy continues to inspire.

Praying for the family in this time of loss. I will miss seeing Alan at the ASCII events. He always had a way of making me feel like we were old friends, though we spent a comparatively small amount of time together.

Alan was a pillar of our community and a pioneer. Even after 40 years, advocated for the small independent Technology Provider and kept moving our industry forward.

On top of that Alan was a great friend to all of us and he will sorely be missed. May God enlighten his soul and comfort Lauren, her family and the greater technology community.

Sincere condolences to Alan's family, his staff, and to all of his friends. Our company was, to the best of my knowledge, one of the first 40 companies to join. Alan always remembered us, and spoke of the longevity our companies shared. He always had a smile, always something positive to say. He was a visionary and we were all blessed to have known him. Val and Bob Aubry Main Street Software Inc. Since 1984

I will forever be grateful that Alan created an organization that allowed me and my fellow IT business owners to create long-lasting relationships, share stories, and support each other. For those of that have created something from nothing, it can be a lonely road. But it doesn't have to be. In the early 2000's I was on such a road and wondered if there was a way to connect with my peers. I found the ASCII group and that has been the source of dozens of connections and resources that have empowered me to grow my business, support my family, and serve my community, employees (and their families), and vendors better. Alan has a hand in all of it. I had the good fortune to meet Alan in person several times over the years, and he was always gracious, generous, and curious about how he could better serve our community. He was one of the good guys and we'll sorely miss him. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. - Zach Mesel, Santa Rosa, California.

My deepest condolences to Alan´s family. It was a blessing to have worked with him.
Alan contributed tirelessly to build our community and industry by channeling his relationships into actionable change through generations. His contributions are a bedrock of our industry & information culture. You are in our hearts forever.

Alan made a significant positive impact on the world, leaving it better through his contributions and tireless efforts. It has been a privilege and honor to get to know Alan over the years and to be part of the community he helped establish and valued greatly. My sincere condolences go out to his family, friends, and all members of the community affected by this loss.

My deepest condolences to Alan's family and everyone who knew him. Though he'll be missed for so many reasons, I'm especially fond of the rare gift Alan had for making everyone feel truly seen. No matter who you were or how long you'd known him, your voice carried weight like you belonged. He listened with intention, encouraged with sincerity, and carried a presence that reminded you you're not just another face in the crowd.

We'll miss him dearly for his kindness, steady wisdom, and the way he lifted everyone around him.
Thank you, Alan, for making us feel like we were a part of something special.

The world is a sadder place without Alan in it. I met him years ago and we were fast friends and often had long conversations each time we met. His ideas were always large and far-reaching. Our conversations mostly revolved around the IT Community and ASCII, but he had passion for other things in life, too.

Passion. If I had to choose one word to describe Alan, it would be Passion. He lived his life with a deep passion for everything he did.

I will miss him dearly. He was an inspiration to us all. Sending love and hugs to his family and all who loved him. May fond memories comfort you as you honor his life well-lived.

Alan is an example of good in the world and our industry. He cared deeply for others and he was kind. His vision in founding ASCII continues to help business owners. Thank you Alan. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us.

Alan made a huge impact in our industry and community. All of us are thankful for his vision and support in carrying our own dreams forward. A big thank you to Alan! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family that they will be will comforted in the outpouring of love and gratitude they see for Alan.

Alan, we had many conversations at the ASCII events. You were the visionary. Thank you for what you have done for the ASCII community and others. My deepest condolences to his family.

Alan was a force for good in the industry, and the world.
He brought big dreams to life, surrounded himself with good people to help, and genuinely cared about people.
His legacy will live on in his good works, the people he inspired, and the industry at large. That is the mark of a life truly well lived.
My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. May your good memories and fun stories carry you through your season of grief and allow you to heal.

I have only been an ASCII member for 7 years, but the value it has added to my business is huge. I did not know Alan well, but do know his creation, ASCII, very well. The value it added to my business never would have happened if Alan had not started ASCII over 40 years ago and ran it for over 40 years. ASCII is much larger than any one person can run, but Alan was amazing at bringing in great talent to grow his vision into what it is today.

My condolences to his family and friends. While we will all miss Alan, his legacy goes on with ASCII. Alan has brought in the right people to ensure ASCII will live on for a very long time.

This is sad news for our community but I'm sure Alan will continue to live on free from the detriments of the illness he suffered. I am personally grateful to Alan for his efforts around ASCII, an organization that has been such a benefit to my business, and to my well-being - I consider fellow members as good friends. ASCII features the highest caliber of people - both in its membership and the team that runs it, and it all ties back to Alan, who we will always remember as the GOAT! R.I.P. Sir, I salute you.

Our sincerest condolences on Alan's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting him at ASCII and admired his dedication to the organization and to its' members. He will be sorely missed.

Rich & I met Alan many years ago when we started our journey in IT and gave much of our success to Alan and his ASCII vision. He truly was a humble man that always had a kind word and a zest for life. Our condolences to his family, friends and the ASCII community. He will be missed by all.
Sincerely,

Sue & Rich Trahant
Land Computer
2 Electronics Ave., Ste 28A
Danvers MA 01923

To express Alan in a single phrase, "there was no small talk, only big."

During the first conversation I ever had with Alan he became aware of my philosophy degree and interest in ethics, and henceforth wanted to speak of nothing but Maimonides and Hammurabi that entire evening.

Though best known for his IT community and his tennis prowess, there was much more to him. Creating and growing The ASCII Group was Alan´s towering achievement, but he was interested in larger things.

I am already feeling his loss and will for the rest of my life.

Alan's passion for the industry was contagious. It didn't matter if you saw him once per year at a show or numerous times a year, he always greeted you like you were his best friend, asked how things were with your family, and asked if you needed any help in your business. Alan is a true IT Superhero and will be missed dearly!

Alan is a staple and will never be forgotten. Thank you for always being kind, open to talking, and being a genuine person. You will be missed by all of us at the ASCII Family.

I will miss seeing Alan at the shows. He was always very engaging and easy to talk to. And he was a sincerely nice guy who love the IT community. I first got involved in ASCII because I saw Alan taking on the likes of Microsoft and Lenovo over unfair policies toward smaller partners. One of the reasons ASCII is so focused on helping their members get what they need from vendors is because of the tone he set.

Alan was a true icon for our industry and I'm glad I got to know him.

Though I only had the opportunity to work directly with Alan for a year, his encouragement, support, and genuine kindness made a lasting impact. I always felt truly "seen" by him-a rare and meaningful thing. He took joy in hearing about my children and never missed a chance to offer a kind or encouraging word around all of their many endeavors. I´ll always remember his infectious laugh, his energy at our St. Pete event celebrating his 40-year legacy with ASCII (he ROCKED his track suit and had a blast with the team!), and his constant drive to move ASCII forward. He was deeply respected in the channel and within our team, and he will be truly missed. Thanks for everything, Alan.