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Brian Patrick Dolan
AGE: 52 • Matawan
Brian Dolan, 52, passed away after a short illness on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Lee Memorial Hospital, Ft. Myers, Fla. Brian was born and raised in Matawan and graduated from St. Joseph's Grammer School, Keyport, and graduated from St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, where he ran cross-counry and played basketball. He then went to S.M.U. University, Dallas, Texas, where in his junior year was resident advisor to the freshmen. He was always a kind and generous person. He was an avid coin collector and stamp collector Brian was a member and photographer for Washington Engine Co. #1, Matawan documenting, among other things, the construction of their new firehouse and the West Furniture Fire in Keyport.
He is survived by his mother, Louise Martin and stepfather, James Martin of Matawan; his father, Ralph Dolan and stepmother, Barbara Dolan of Ft.Myers, Fla.; his sisters, Diane Caldwell and husband Stewart of Aberdeen; his brother, Dr. Michael Dolan and companion, Dr. Susanne Flechter of Dallas, Texas; his brother, Kevin Dolan and fiance, Gwen Miller of West Long Branch; stepbrothers, Dr. James Martin, Thomas Martin, Michael Martin, Lewis Nagy, and Jeff Nagy; and stepsisters, Therese Rogers, Ann Martin, Nora Drew, and Julie Nagy.
Brian always enjoyed the company of his aunts and uncles who are Robert Smith and wife Loretta of Budd Lake, Harold Smith and wife Lillian of Jupiter, Fla., and Nancy LaPella and husband Tim of Phoenixville, Pa.
There will be a private ceremony at Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent.
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Dear Louise Michael and family My heartfelt ,loving thoughts go out to all of you. I have such fond thoughts of Brian as a young boy and his interest in reading the New York Times, unusual for one his age.. Brian had a lot of courage as he dealt with the mental challenge that blocked his beautiful mind. He is now free to enjoy once again.May peace and love enfold you
Mary La Mura
Mary La Muta
February 14, 2012
Michael I was so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I remember Brian as a very special little boy...can remember you and I playing with him in your big back yard in Matawan when we were in high school...my love to all of you.
Donna Ferrera
February 14, 2012
The La Mura family sends their sincere regrets.
Prayers will be said on his behalf.
Mark
February 13, 2012
Diane and family, sorry for your loss
God bless..xo
Connie Jurewicz
February 11, 2012
Connie Jurewicz
February 11, 2012
To The Dolan Family,
I just heard from my brother about Brian's passing. I want to send my deepest condolences to all of you. Brian was such a great person to be around when growing up. He always made me feel like I was important because I was his friend. I remember many walks to Burger King on Rt. 34 to eat Whoppers and how I was amazed he could eat just one french fry at a time. He was also the first guy on the block to know all the words to You're So Vain by Carly Simon. He was a great athlete, student and person. May God shine a light on him and may he always rest in peace.
Jerry Gorman
February 11, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I remember him as a warm and fun guy to be around. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Stephanie Meggison-Ferrari
February 11, 2012
Louise and Jim, My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. May the loving arms of our Heavenly Father enfold you and give you comfort.
Love and prayers
Karen Spiecker Sposato
February 10, 2012
Washington Engine Company #1 sends our condolences and deepest sympathys. Brian will surely be missed. If there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time, please do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely, the Membership of Washington engine Company#1
February 10, 2012
Brian always had a special place in my heart-always kind, caring & generous- love & condolences to all the Dolans,
"Aunt" Nancy
Nancy LaPella
February 10, 2012
My most vivid memory of Brian was during a visit at Louise and Bunny's where I got a chance to learn what a warm and genuinely funny man he was. His passing is a great loss. My thoughts are with you all. Much love.
Tracy Caldwell
February 10, 2012
Louise and Ralph;
Brian was an exceptional young man, my heart aches for you and your family. I was shocked when Johnny told me of Brian's passing. We shared so many good times and Brian was always a joy. He will be missed. My love and prayers are with you. May GOD be with him and with you.
John Gorman
February 10, 2012
I send my deepest condolences to all of you..I went to St. Joe's and SJV w/Brian and always loved and admired him.....I will keep him close in my prayers.
Julie Chandler
February 10, 2012
I'm very sorry for your lost. I was lucky enough to spend some of my best days from St. Joe's to SMU with Brian. He was a gentle and kind person and I always will keep him in my prayers.
John Gorman
February 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have fond memories of Brian who was always in my thoughts.
Debbie Herche
February 9, 2012
Be assured of the prayers of the Saint John Vianney Family for all of you.
Sister Bernadette Larson MSC
February 9, 2012
Louise and family -
Sending my deepest sympathies to the family on this terrible loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Brian will be in my heart forever.
Kathie Rosar
February 9, 2012
My deepest Sympathy to the Dolan family. Sending Prayers your way. Blessings to all of you.
Jacqui De Mont-Meier
February 9, 2012
My deepest Sympathy to the Dolan family. Sending Prayers your way. Blessings to you all.
Jacqui De Mont-Meier
February 9, 2012
I read this and am so so sad for all of you! I remember when I dated him he really was such a nice guy and he loved that mustang! Louise,Ralph,Diane,Kevin and Michael my deepest sympathy to all of you! Please know that there have been many times that I have thought of all of you because you truly were so so nice to me and I have never forgotten that!
Again my heart goes out to you!
Love, Louann
Louann Carr (Mara)
February 9, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Dolan family during this difficult time. May god bless you all.
Joe Bucco
February 9, 2012
To the Dolan Family We are thinking of You in Your time of sorrow Our Prayers are with You All.
Larry Shaw
February 9, 2012
My Heart goes out to the Dolan Family at this very sad time. Louise I am thinking about you and I Love you dearly... My Love prayers and Sympathy go out to you and your Family.
Kim Kofoed-Christopher
February 9, 2012
I am so saddened to see this news of Brians death. My heart, sympathies and prayers are with you all.
Linda Erdmann Brown
February 9, 2012
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