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Brian Tolbert Obituary

TOLBERT - Brian Lee, age 56, of Massapequa Park, L.I. on August 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Frances M. Tolbert. Devoted father of Christian Tolbert, Crystal Tolbert and Christopher Tolbert. Dear brother of Barbara Magnan and brother-in-law of Bob Magnan. He will be sorely missed by all his relatives and friends. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 Mile North of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Religious Service Wednesday, 8:OOpm. Funeral Service, Community United Methodist Church, Massapequa, Thursday, 10:00am. Visiting Tuesday 7-9:30pm and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Ann Weiss

August 11, 2009

Fran,
I tried writing you, but the email comes back. I just wanted you to know that I think of you often and wish you well. I know it can be tough.
Ann ( Weiss)

Barbara Magnan

August 9, 2009

My brother. Can't believe a year is gone by already. A day hasn't gone by that I don't think of you & miss you. There will always be a special place for you in my heart. I'll always remember the crazy things that you did as a kid growing up but you always came out "smelling like a rose" no matter what it was. I'm sorry that you suffered so badly but I know now that you are at peace & with people that love you.I'm sure you & Bob have started your own workshop together. Remember- "He ain't heavy, he's my brother".
Love you always
Your sister

Debby Schem

November 1, 2008

Uncle Brian,
As the days go by I miss you more and more. You are my favorite uncle, who else would make me green for halloween. Now that my dad has passed, I'm sure that the two of you are building something awesome in Heaven. You both are so special and I love you both so much.
Love,
Your niece Debby

Donna Dietl

August 14, 2008

Fran, Christian, Crystal,

I heard about Brian's passing the other day. I'm so sorry to hear about this, I am still in disbelief.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donna Dietl
(used to work in State Farm Ins Massapequa ParK)
Succasunna, NJ

Patty Angelone

August 13, 2008

Dear Fran, Barbara, Bob & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Billy & Patty Angelone & Family

Ann and Steve Weiss

August 12, 2008

God be with you all at this time of sorrow. Know you are loved and we miss you. Brian was the best "Jesus" there ever was in the church plays. So sorry Fran,Crystal and Christian.
Our love to you all... Ann and Steve Weiss

Fran Tolbert

August 12, 2008

Honey
I miss you so much already please help me get through this.
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