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Louisville bids farewell to Sonny Bass

The name of Sonny Bass is indelibly linked to the University of Louisville. He’s gone now, one of the latest victims of Covid-19. Saying goodbye to Glady’s, his wife of 76 years, via Facetime at Baptist Hospital.

Sonny Bass at one of many dedication ceremonies for UofL building projects.

Sonny was one of those people in a position to give generously to UofL during his 99-year life span. Supporting the University in ways to which one could aspire if acquiring the means. He launched the local real estate company Bass & Weisberg after serving in the Air Force for three years in World War II.