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BRIAN DOLAN Obituary
BRIAN KEVIN DOLAN (Age 62)
Passed away peacefully at his home in Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Devoted husband to Lydia Sheaffer Dolan; beloved father of Katy Dolan Castell (Chris) and Amy Dolan Russell (Evan); loving son of Audrey Clark Ballou (Steven) and the late Thomas Maitland Dolan, III; loyal brother of Thomas Maitland Dolan, III and Patrick Clark Dolan; brother-in-law to Thomas Edward Sheaffer and Beth Ann Cutler (Gary); son-in-law to Dorothy Mae Sheaffer; and joyous uncle to Heather, Suzanne, and Stephanie. He also leaves his grand-dog, Cooper. Brian was the co-founder and partner of 1 Volt Associates Inc for nearly 25 years. Family will receive and greet friends at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road (at Highland Dr.), Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Friday, December 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends may come celebrate Brian's life, love of food, friendship, and family at the Memorial Service (also at St. Luke) on Saturday, December 10 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Johns Hopkins University (Research of Dr. Antonarakis) or Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for BRIAN DOLAN
Kevin Wine
November 28, 2023
Brian, thinking back today of our numerous visits with Billy, Darlene, Tom, Ray, Mick, Scott and others at DEI...those were really good times and sorely missed! God Bless you and your family!
John Hall
November 29, 2019
We still think and talk about good times with you. Your legacy lives on at University Of Maryland. Your work here is still the base of what we do.
Frank Politano
December 21, 2016
So sorry to learn of Brian's passing.
Karen Sowers
December 12, 2016
Lydia, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love to you and your family!
Pete Castellana
December 12, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Alex Elbert
December 11, 2016
My condolences to the Dolan family.Brian was a great man.I will miss him.RIP.
John Hall
December 9, 2016
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He was great guy. He has an everlasting legacy here at the University of Maryland.
Gerry Rupper
December 8, 2016
I was very saddened to hear of Brian's passing. Brian was a smart, funny and articulate man. He was an example of true professionalism. This is a great loss. I will miss him. My prayers are with his family.
Joel & Ellen Schwartz
December 8, 2016
Ellen and I were deeply saddened when we heard that first Brian was so ill, and then his passing. The LCA staff will remember him with deep affection. May his family and friends find comfort in the years he was with us.
Anna Ernst
December 7, 2016
Katy and Amy, so sorry and praying for you and family.
Ben Crabbs
December 7, 2016
Brian was a great friend and mentor. One of the best. My condolences to the Dolan family. Rest in Peace.
Jordan Thomasson
December 6, 2016
On behalf of the Thomasson Marketing Group, we are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Brian. It is a great loss to friends and colleagues. Our sincerest condolences to the Dolan family.
Ray Sooley
December 5, 2016
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He was a pure pleasure and a bright spot in any day. My prayers are with Brian's family at this sad time.
December 5, 2016
My sympathy to the Dolan family. I was very saddened to learn of Brian's illness and passing. I only worked with Brian for a short time, but he was always very kind and pleasant to me. God bless,
Joyce Lore
LCA Sales Co.
Daniel Mabrito
December 5, 2016
Brian was an amazing man and will be truly missed!
Shaun Donnelly
December 5, 2016
So sorry to lose such a special guy and such a great neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lydia, Katy, Amy and the family.
The Donnelly family
Carla Shoppe
December 5, 2016
My condolences to the family. I will miss talking to Brian he was one of the nicest people I got to associate with at my job. He always put a smile on my face. Again my deepest sympathy to the family.
Jim Hugler
December 5, 2016
It gives me great sadness to hear of Brian's passing and I an offer my condolences to his family. 30+ years of knowing Brian gave me someone to look up to as well as the virtually unreachable goal of one day being as good as him. You will be sorely missed my friend, R.I.P.
Brian and Pete circa 1992; Go 1 Volt!
Kevin Wine
December 4, 2016
Simply heartbroken to learn of Brian's passing. Truly a brilliant, passionate man; a great mentor and advocate to all he engaged. A champion marketeer. Brian enriched the careers of so many of us in the security industry; for me in pivotal ways that changed my life. My condolences to Brian's family, friends, and business colleagues. Godspeed Brian!
Craig Schamburg
December 4, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Dolan family. Brian was simply one of the nicest and kindest persons on earth. He will be sorely missed. RIP my friend
December 4, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Dolan family at this very sad time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Knowing Brian for over 30 yrs, both from a personal & professional side I will miss his dedication & friendship.
Glenn & Marie Stawicki
He lived life well!
Ginny Liberatore
December 4, 2016
David Winikoff
December 4, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Dolan family on Brian's passing. Since my arrival in this area nearly 20 years ago, Brian & Pete have been sources of encouragement and invaluable assistance to me in our industry. Rest in peace my friend.
Glen and Fran Kruglak
December 4, 2016
We were very saddened to hear of Brian's passing. He fought so hard to the end. He really was a good man and will be missed by many. Our condolences to his family and friends.
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