Glenn Lee Weinberg, a local businessman and philanthropist, former vice president of The Cordish Companies and a member of Baltimore’s prominent Weinberg family, passed away on Wednesday, Mar. 7, on his 68th birthday.
“Glenn brought life, love and laughter to the world,” his family wrote on the website of Sol Levinson & Bros. “He lived life to the fullest, and all who knew him loved him.”
Marc B. Terrill, president of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, described himself as “heartbroken upon receiving the news of Glenn’s passing. The loss is so difficult for us all to process. How could someone so full of life, love and generosity be taken from us in such an untimely and tragic way? Glenn’s gift to us all was how he lived his life so fully and joyfully. He taught us that love prevails, relationships matter, integrity and humanity are imperatives and that laughter is tremendous for the soul.
“Over the decades, our friendship transcended his role of community leader within the Associated network and mine as President of the Associated. Glenn was a close personal friend,” he said. “We shared good and not so good times. And what I always appreciated about Glenn in both my professional and personal roles was his quality of character, great analytical mind, quick wit, love for friends and family and that he was an ever-present champion of our Jewish community and all things Israel.”
A Baltimore native who most recently lived in Austin, Texas, Weinberg was a lay leader and supporter of The Associated, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the American Jewish World Service. He was also co-founder of the Glenn and Debra Weinberg Foundation.
Glenn Weinberg was the nephew of Harry Weinberg, the late Baltimore businessman, billionaire, philanthropist and founder of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
A 1974 graduate of Pikesville High School, Weinberg received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the George Washington University in 1978, obtained his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1981 (where he also served on the Law Review) and earned an master’s in law in taxation from the George Washington University.
“Glenn was known as a brilliant mind and savvy businessman whose kindness, sense of humor and care for others endeared him to all who had the privilege of knowing him,” his family wrote. “While a native of Baltimore with deep-rooted, multi-generational ties, Glenn and his beloved wife Debbi cultivated communities of friends and loved ones in Austin, Bethany Beach and Oahu.”
In an email, David S. Cordish, CEO of The Cordish Companies wrote, “We are deeply saddened to share that one of our founding partners, Glenn Weinberg, suddenly passed away this week. Glenn’s legacy extends far beyond his 25-year career with the company. His foresight and dedication were instrumental in propelling The Cordish Companies forward during the 1980s, ’90s and 2000s. His visionary leadership played a pivotal role in leading and expanding our shopping center portfolio — which continues to thrive to this day — and gave us a solid foundation to continue expanding into other areas including gaming and hospitality. A brilliant mind and savvy businessman with a relentless work ethic, Glenn’s expertise as a lawyer also contributed significantly to the company. Despite retiring over a decade ago, Glenn continued to remain active in our growth as a trusted confidant and investor. …
“Glenn’s kindness, sense of humor and care for others endeared him to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He lived a life of service and was very active in multiple charitable causes in Baltimore and nationally, giving both philanthropically and of his time. A native of Baltimore with deep-rooted multi-generational ties, Glenn was not just a partner and colleague, but a beloved friend to so many. We send our deepest condolences to the entire Weinberg family as they grieve this enormous loss.”
In 2006, Weinberg retired to spend more time with his family, travel the world and pursue his many interests, which included art, live music, making challah, sports, coffee connoisseurship and adaption of the latest technological gadgets.
“Impossible to replace or replicate, Glenn’s dry wit was one of his most endearing qualities — one that encouraged those around him to relax, laugh, focus on the important things and not take life too seriously,” wrote his family. “His sense of humor was only surpassed by his adoration of and commitment to the family that both cherished and revered him. … Glenn will be remembered for his unconditional love of his friends and family (often manifested via ‘toasts and roasts’ and fresh cups of coffee), phone calls ‘just to say hi,’ his quiet generosity and his cowboy hat.”
Weinberg is survived by his wife Debbi Weinberg (nee Windesheim), sons Tyler Weinberg (Sara Tumen Weinberg) and Jesse Weinberg (Carmi Medoff), and grandson Wells Weinberg. He also is survived by his brothers, Donn Weinberg (late Sharon Weinberg), and Joseph Weinberg (Debs Weinberg), and by sisters-in-law Randee Greenwald and Jules Sarubin.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lillian and Nathan Weinberg; and his sister-in-law, Sharon Weinberg.
Services for Glenn Weinberg will be held Thursday, Mar. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue in Owings Mills. A livestream of the funeral will be available via vimeo.com/event/4147003.
Interment will be private.
Shiva will be held on Thursday, March 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the home of Debs and Joe Weinberg, 2 Huntersworth Court in Owings Mills. In deference to Glenn Weinberg’s preferred attire, a dark T-shirt and jeans are encouraged for all memorial gatherings.
Contributions in his memory may be sent to AIPAC, 601 E. Pratt Street, 4th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202; The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, 101 W. Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21201; or to Girls Empowerment Mission (GEM) A Living Classrooms Program, ATTN: Christine Truett, 1417 Thames Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21231.
“Glenn was about as authentic as they come, and he will be missed,” said Marc Terrill. “His memory will be for a blessing.”
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