Ralph J. Weil, retired director of museum sales for the Art Institute of Chicago, passed away July 28. He was 88.
Weil was born in Belleville, Ill. He later attended cathedral school in the same city and, ultimately, the University of Chicago.
Weil was the beloved partner for 50 years to the late Anselmo ‘Sam’ Carini and was the cherished friend of Wasco and Mayme Rogula as well as Alexandria and Joseph Accardi.
A memorial service is being planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Mary Ann Sprinkle, Director of Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494, or see www.parkinson.org.