Official Notification from the Willo Neighborhood Association regarding the tragic and untimely passing of our President, Brad Brauer.
Published on 01/25/2026 • Posted in Neighborhood News
Dear Neighbors and Friends:
On behalf of the Willo Neighborhood Association, I am sorry to let you know that our dear friend, neighbor, and Willo Neighborhood President, Brad Brauer, passed away suddenly on Thursday night (1/22/2026).
Sharing such tragic news is not easy as Brad has been the heart and soul of Willo for so many years. A long-serving member of the Willo Neighborhood Association Board, including multiple terms as our President, Brad has led the neighborhood through many challenges and successes through the relationships he forged with neighbors, community leaders, and our elected officials at the City of Phoenix and at the Arizona State Capitol.
I don’t think there is a single Willo resident whose life has not been made better by Brad’s thoughtful stewardship of the neighborhood we all love. Brad’s leadership and years of dedication have left a lasting impact on all of us.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to Brad’s husband, Andrew Sansoni, as well as his mother and sister.
Future information on services will be communicated.
-Dr. Bob Cannon