David Stewart Weber, August 8, 2023
Devoted husband of Valerie Tripi; dear step-father to Dominic Tripi; dear brother and brother-in-law of Meryl (late Melvin) Halpern, Alan (Marcia) Weber and Randye (late Claude) Rosser; dear son of the late Sam and Ethel Weber; uncle to Jeri (Hannes Meckel) Weber, Ryan (Meng) Weber, Courtney Rosser, Blake (Denise Blanco) Rosser; great uncle to Hannah and Lily Meckel, Maya and Jada Weber, Henry Schroeder, Sam and Isabell Bianco Rosser and River Rosser; St. Louis native, businessman, community servant and friend to many.
David spent the first 22 years of his career in the restaurant business as CEO and Founder of First Federal Frank and Crust, bringing true New York style pizza to the St. Louis area in the 1970’s.
Being a member of the ‘90-‘91 class of Leadership St. Louis had a huge influence on David, launching the next 22 years of his career serving the community in not-for-profit management leadership roles.
As an active volunteer and leader in numerous community service efforts throughout the area, he served on the boards and volunteered for such organizations as Leadership St. Louis/Focus St. Louis, NCADA, Bridges across Racial Polarization, Downtown Children’s Center, Metro Theater Company, The Next Step, and St. Louis Ambassadors.
David is a member of Congregation B’nai Amoona and was proud of his Jewish heritage and faith.
David loved the City of St. Louis and over the years played a significant role in making it a better place to live and work. He actively participated in the work of the Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission, Forest Park Forever Board and Master Plan Advisory Committee, Industrial Development Authority Board, Planning Commission Preservation Board, Zoological Park & Museum District Board, and was a Commissioner of Lambert St. Louis International Airport.
David was a lifelong Cardinal fan (in spite of this season’s performance), lover of cycling, traveling, and driving around town in his sports car with the top down! He was a proud dog dad to his little Maltese rescue, Sophie.
One of David’s trademark activities were his dozens of intimate dinner parties over the past decades bringing together old friends and new friends. His family and friends often referred to him the “The Connector” because of his unique ability to bring people together.
Graveside Service Friday August 11, 1:00 PM at B’nai Amoona Cemetery, 930 North and South Rd. University City, Missouri 63130. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Room at the Inn 3415 Bridgeland Dr. Bridgeton, MO 63044. www.RoomSTL.org
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