February 2009L. Ann Wieseltier PassesBy Julie ChimentiL. Ann Wieseltier, long-time Potrero Hill resident, passed away peacefully at her Texas Street home on December 31, 2008, with her loving husband and partner of 34 years, Bill Barr, and faithful dog, Mugsy, at her bedside. During their time living in the City Ann and Bill always resided on the Hill. They started in the mid-1970’s on Kansas Street, bought their first house at the bottom of Mississippi Street, and finally landed at their home on Texas Street. Ann’s office was on Wisconsin Street. She specialized in tax preparation and accounting for artists of all kinds. She was general manager of the old Magic Theater, and was instrumental in procuring grants that allowed the Magic to move to its current home at Fort Mason. Ann was also one of the founders of the Bay Area Playwright’s Festival. For 33 years she helped musicians, actors, artists, photographers, and dancers be successful through her financial expertise and deep sense of caring. She always looked forward to tax season as an opportunity to reconnect with people who were more like friends than clients. Another Hill alumni, musician and bandleader, Dick Bright wrote, “She was phenomenal supporter of the arts and artists”, describing her as “a dear friend for 36 years.” Ann loved the Hill, and was thrilled to be able to walk to Farley’s Café, Hazels and Goat Hill Pizza, who were also a few of her Hill clients. She gladly traded work for yummy treats, sandwiches, thin crust pepperoni pizza (well done, almost burnt – they knew her well at Goat Hill). Ann loved animals. She proudly participated in Farley’s Pet Parade, first with Scout and then with her current dog, Mugsy. Ann’s presence on the Hill will be sorely missed. She leaves behinds countless friends and colleagues. There will forever be a void in their hearts. |
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