Brooke Edward Woodson passed away all too suddenly after a brief illness.

He was born in Long Island, NY in 1964, and spent most of his formative years living with his family in Norwood, MA, but also in Philadelphia, Turnersville, NJ and Bridgewater, MA. He later became a proud Bostonian for most of his life…cheering our beloved Celtics, Bruins, Patriots and Red Sox.

Brooke graduated from Norwood High School where his family resided for many years. He was captain of the basketball team, which spoke of his quiet but effective leadership skills. One of Brooke’s teachers noted that he towered over many of his classmates but looked down on no one. He went on to earn his BA at Northeastern University (cum laude) and completed his Masters of Urban Affairs at Boston University.

Brooke worked for the City of Boston for over 20 years. He became Chief of Staff for the late and honorable Boston City Councilor Bruce Bolling in 1987.From there he became Director of the Small and Local Business Office and Special Assistant for the late and honorable Mayor Thomas Menino.

Brooke eventually transitioned to the construction industry where he became Vice-President of Programs at Madison Park Development Corp, National Director of Trade Partner Diversity, Suffolk Construction, and lastly as Sr. Director of Community Engagement at Shawmut Design and Construction.

Brooke diligently advocated for the economic vitalization of traditionally under-served communities. He helped pave the way for meaningful employment for many that were often excluded or overlooked. With passion and effectiveness, Brooke was a key advisor on numerous political campaigns for US presidents and state and local elections.

Brooke enjoyed visiting Martha’s Vineyard, and the many music venues of the Boston area and NYC. He was a passionate fan of all kinds of music, especially jazz and blues, and played a mean bass guitar with his band known as StopTime for many years.

Brooke is predeceased by his father Freeman A. Woodson, Jr. He is lovingly survived by his mother Shirley A. Woodson. Brother of Freeman A. Woodson, III and his wife Patti Woodson, sister to Lisa A. White, and niece Jessica Woodson. He is also survived by his dear Aunt Barbara Hicks, numerous loving cousins and an uncountable number of true friends which will greatly miss him.