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Brian Obermeier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 9, 2008.

OBERMEIER BRIAN A.
Of Shaler Twp., age 33, tragically on October 7, 2008, Brian went home to be with God. He leaves behind his wife C.J. who adored him and his beautiful 4 year old daughter, Ashley. Brian also leaves behind his wonderful parents, Joyce and Cornelius, and his twin sister, Heather (John) Slaczka; also survived by his grandmother, Leona Obermeier, and his adorable nieces and nephews, Emma, Tyler, Jasmine, Brian, Brendan, Tristen and Gabbie; also survived by his aunts, Grace, Audrey and Bernadette; preceded in death by his grandfather Cornelius G. Obermeier, Sr. He will be greatly missed by his friends. Friends received on Thursday 2-9pm at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ursula Church, Hampton, on Friday at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
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251 Entries

Ashley Obermeier

January 26, 2024

Hey dad, I am really missing you right now. I am currently holding a teddy bear made out of your shirt. I found out today I made the deans list for the second time while in college. I already know you are cheering for me up there. I love you so much

Nicole Sauter

November 4, 2014

Happy Birthday Bri! Manny and I love and miss you. Thank you for bringing us together.

Heather Slaczka

November 4, 2014

Happy Birthday Brian...I've known my entire life that I would be having this big day without you and it doesn't make it any easier...we all miss you and are so lucky to be able to see parts of you through Ashley and little Brian everyday. I promise to try to not be too sad today and focus on just how amazingly blessed I am, with my beautiful family, and with knowing that you are looking down on us today and everyday! Love u buddy!

Gina D'Amico

November 4, 2014

Happy Birthday sweet Brian~ Not a day goes by without thoughts of you...You are loved and missed so much

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Joyce Obermeier

November 4, 2014

Happy 40th birthday....Ashley made you a beautiful cake and decorated it with love! Glad she still wants to make a cake for you dear. We all went to Heather's house and had a nice time. We miss you...love...mom.

C.J. obermeier

November 3, 2014

Happy Birthday OB Bear!!! Love you.

Misty Druga

October 7, 2014

Thinking of you today Brian!! It's so hard to believe you've been gone 6 yrs. there are many little things that make me think of you and smile...

C.J. obermeier

October 6, 2014

Brian, I cannot believe it is six years tomorrow that you left us. Not a day goes by that Ashley and I don't share a memory of you. I know you can see her and you are an angel on her shoulder guiding her!!! Brian we miss you so much.

Joyce Obermeier

October 7, 2013

Today is Oct. 7, 2013...five years since we lost Brian. Yesterday was a beautiful day and was wonderful that so many of you met us at the cemetery. Just wanted to post the poem I wrote...something we want to say to Brian...
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.

We lost you five short years ago
Still can't believe it's true….
Thank God we have our memories
Since we don't have you.

Your day of birth and burial
Turned out by chance the same
And so each year when it comes around
We feel both joy and pain.

Your sister feels it most of all
Since your birthday's one you shared
But all of us still feel the pain
And are here because we care.

Your sister had a baby boy,
And named him after you.
He laughs and acts just like you did
And has your eyes of blue.

He gives her grief –then smiles & giggles
Which makes her really crazy.
We know it's you inside his head
Cause he's anything but lazy!

We miss you much but glad we have
These three to make us care…
Ashley, Emma and little Brian
Help give us life to share.

And so Dear God, we ask you now
To bless us everyday.
To comfort us with memories
In Jesus name we pray.

Just wanted to share..I love you all. Thanks for your support and love. From Brian's mom, Joyce.

October 5, 2013

This doesn't seem to get any easier.

August 5, 2013

Just when I thought I was doing better, it all became fresh and new to me again as if it were yesterday. Your sister and I and didn't just become friends we became "sisters" out of this. She has helped so much. What a great person to have in my life. Reminds me of you in lots of ways. I thank you for sending her my way. I needed someone in my most desperate times, never expecting it to be her of all people. I not only gained a sister but in a way a whole new family. Your mom and dad treat me so lovingly and like I belong. Very warm and comforting. Just one very important person is missing... What a void you all give us Bri. Pain like never felt. An empty gut feeling that never goes away. Days when I feel like I am suficating to death because my urge to breath isn't really quite there anymore.

April 1, 2013

Bri-
I was looking at old photos of the old gang and remembering you and all the good times we shared. Just so you know, I haven't forgotten about you and miss your smiling face...

c.j. obermeier

March 14, 2013

Today I miss you so much, Ashley and I have been talking about you so much. She is becoming such a big girl, very independent. She does gymnastics and is very good at it!! I hope you look done on her everyday and protect her when I am not beside her!!! We miss you everyday.

September 12, 2012

Bri-
I went to visit you at the cemetery the other day. It never gets any easier to see your name on that stone... I just wanted you to know that I miss you still as much as ever.

Barb Martin

September 11, 2012

Dear Brian

I just wanted to say hello, I think of you often, how is my brother doing I hope you are having a good time together. I miss him so. I see photos of baby Brian all the time....he looks like you...he is soo funny! Brian and your dad are a pair! lol Jackie has joined you all show him around make him feel comfortable! Love you and tell Billy hello for me and the rest of the gang! Miss them all so much!

Heather Slaczka

January 3, 2012

last night i was feeding baby Brian his yogurt before bedtime and the song "Heaven" by Brian Adams came on the radio. Immediately i was transported back to Sonny's Tavern. I could smell the beer, wiskey and stale cigarettes. I could see you standing with the mike in your hand doing your best impression of the song which was always better than the origional. It was like you were right in front of me. I miss you and hope you can see us and are watching over the kids.
Love you

Misty Druga

October 8, 2011

Well Bri, 3yrs have passed although it still feels like yesterday! Your family had a nice get together in your honor last night. We had dinner, a few drinks, and some laughs just like you would have wanted. Your are missed but never forgotten.....

October 8, 2011

Bri- Once again I couldn't make it to your memorial gathering... It made me so sad that I couldn't be there with our friends and your sister and Mom. Just remember, I love you as much today as I always have. You are in my heart always, You will stay there forever.

Barb Martin

October 7, 2011

Dear Brian

I still think of you always!!!

Completed quilt from the Caring Place

Joyce Obermeier

July 14, 2011

Quilt square made by daughter, Ashely, wife, CJ and mom, Joyce.

Joyce Obermeier

July 14, 2011

Kevin Estrada

March 17, 2011

To the family of "Recruit Obermeier", I am very saddened to hear about your loss. I went to Marine boot camp with your son back in 1995 and I found out about this website because I was Google-searching to see if I can find anyone. From your comments and photos I can tell he was part of a beautiful family, and I can also remember his great sense of humor.

Brian was actually one of the reasons many of us stayed motivated to complete boot camp. I have asthma (which wasn't known at the time otherwise I wouldn't have been accepted into the Marine Corps) and when my lungs would be hurting pretty badly during our runs, I would hear someone behind me making a few others laugh during cadences. Yes, it was your son, Brian! He would start singing "Doo Wah Diddy Diddy"!!

However, the best memory was when he pranked (or as the TV show is called) "Punk'd" our Drill Instructor, Sergeant Wilson. Brian could do a perfect impersonation of Recruit Alvarez, so one evening before lights out, Brian yelled "Sir, Recruit Alvarez requests to make a headcall." Well, since the 50 of us were standing in line in alphabetical order, Alvarez was at
the front of the squad bay and Obermeier was all the way at the other end. Drill Instructor Wilson said "Yeah, go ahead Alvarez" and then confused as heck he does a double-take and yells "Wait, what the heck are you doing all the way back there Alvarez???" Of course, as Marine recruits we had to have discipline and bearing but at that point we just couldn't take it, we started to bust out laughing as hard as we could. I think our DI was laughing on the inside, because he didn't even make us do pushups after that.

Platoon 1086 will always remember Recruit Obermeier.

May God bless you.

March 6, 2011

Bri-
No matter how long it has been since you left this world, I still think of you everyday. Just when I think it gets easier. You enter my dreams and I realize it's no easier than the day you left us all. I miss you so much and will always love you. I hope you know that.

February 28, 2011

Dear Brian

Your wonderful sister gave birth to a very very handsome, beautiful baby boy!!!His name is Brian......what a perfect name for a perfect baby!! God Bless you honey!!

Barbara Martin

December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas Brian!

Diane Tapolow

November 6, 2010

Happy Birthday Brian and Heather! :^)

Heather Slaczka

November 4, 2010

Happy Birthday Brian. I miss you so much, but have some comfort knowing that gram is now with you for your birthday. Love you always...

Bri

November 4, 2010

Happy Birthday Brian and Heather

Misty Druga

October 8, 2010

It's hard to believe that it has been 2 yrs since your passing. We think about you often....There are so many fun/fond memories. Please continue to watch over your friends and family.

Bri

October 7, 2010

Brian,
I cant believe its been two years. We miss you more than words can describe. The boys reminded me the other day thats its time to buy new "Brian Boy boots" for them. They have also grown to share your love for skulls. Its impossible to walk past someting without them begging me to buy it. You would be proud. Things have really changed alot in these past two years. The one thing that remains the same is that you are forever in our hearts and only a memory away.

October 7, 2010

Not a day passes without Greg and I still thinking of you. Hard to believe it's now been 2 years. You are forever missed.

C.J. Obermeier

October 7, 2010

Dear Brian Today marks the two year mark since you went to Heaven. AShley and I talk about you everyday. We miss you so much. AShley is now a first grader she is getting so big. She looks more and more like you everyday. She can now read and do simple math, she gets her math skills from you. Her favorite subjest is Math and her least favorite is Art. She has made so many new friends at school, she is like your mom in that aspect, she can talk to anyone and become there friend instantly. Brian Please continue to watch over our daughter she always says that you are her little Angel on her shoulder. Well now heaven has a new Angel Grandma, You Pap and Grandma are now all together again. Ashley and love and miss you very much now matter what direction life takes Ashley and I please know that you will ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS...

October 3, 2010

Dear Brian

Well you have grammy with you!! She so missed you! Grammy is with her hubby, and you, WOW a nice reunion. Grammy is in heaven no more suffering for her. Grammy will see my family, I know she missed Billy a lot too. Think about you will never forget! Love you!!

Barb Stiehler Martin

August 13, 2010

Still think about you every single day dawg!

August 12, 2010

Dear Brian

Just have been thinking about you. Still cannot believe this happened! You are very much missed by all!! Hope you and pap are having one big party everyday! We will never understand why things happen I guess one day we will have answers to our questions.......you did not deserve this.....but God needed you more than your family did I suppose......that is what we are meant to believe! God Bless you .......I drive pass your mom and dads everyday and I pray they are moving forward!! It is difficult, I struggle everyday with the loss of my family and friends! You always made me smile when you would stop by my work! Thanks for that!!!! Love Barb

January 2, 2010

Dear Brian

Thought about you and my family on New Years Eve. When I see all the people on TV having a good time that is what I am sure you did with your family and I know we did with ours. Billy loved New Years Eve, we always had parties at our home with our friends.......it was a blast.

I Pray for your wife and little one to give them the strength to continue to move foward and your parents and sister. I need to stop by and visit with your mom but not sure what to say I see her at the bus stop and the pain you can still see on her beautiful face even though she is smiling she is a lot like me smiling but hurting inside.

A good friend of mine told me IF IT WAS NOT A GOOD LOVE... THE PAIN WOULD NOT BE THERE SO I, YOUR MOM AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MISSING OUR LOVED ONES SO MUCH WE NEED TO FEEL BLESSED THAT WE ALL LOVED EACH OTHER SO MUCH!! I do try to hold onto that thought!

Well Brian Happy New, honey, tell all I give my love.

I know I told you this before but meant a lot to me for you always to stop by my work and talk to me.........your always made me smile!!

Love
Barb

Misty Druga

December 31, 2009

We spent many New Year's Eves together with all the friends. It's definitely not the same kind of party without you there...but we will spend it with our friends and be thinking of you.

Joey Lynn

December 30, 2009

Brian,
with the new year coming along, I have been thinking alot about you and how much you have missed..and now that i am a mother, realizing the pain that CJ must feel for her daughter..She is doing a wonderful job and I know that she misses you.We Love you and Miss you

C.J. Obermeier

December 29, 2009

Christmas just was not the same with out you, Merry Christmas.

Heather Slaczka

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas, big brother. It's just not the same without you, never will be. Love and miss you always.
Heather

November 17, 2009

Bri-
I am just wondering; when does it get easier to think about you? Ever?

Your little buddy Ashley

October 26, 2009

Daddy Mommy told me that I am very lucky, because I told her that I dream about you every night, all the silly things we need together. Grandma boo-leg told me that you are an Angel on my shoulder. Guess what daddy, I can tie my shoes, count to ten in spanish, I am learning how to write the lower and upper case letters, I can write small words, mommy said I am very smart. I love and miss you very much, so does mommy. See you in my dreams tonight daddy. I love you.

your wife C..J.

October 8, 2009

To all my family and friends , Thank you so very much for your love and support over the last year. Brian is a very very lucky person to have all of you. Joyce, Corny and Heather I love all of you very much and could never of made it this last year without all of you. I thank God every day that I have you. Brian I hope that you know how much we all love you, that will never change. You will always be in my heart as well as Ashleys. I look forward to the day we meet again and you tell me all the crazy stories of you and pap. Love you!!!

Heather Slaczka

October 7, 2009

One year. 365 days of firsts without you. Emma lost her first two teeth. Both Emma and Ashley started school. Ashley is tying her shoes. So many things have happened and everyday I wish you were here to see it. I know that you are still with us, looking down on us, sharing all of those firsts. I feel you all the time. I miss you and always will. You were always there for me, and now you are my Angel. Thank you for always making me laugh.
miss and love you always,
Heather

Joyce Obermeier

October 7, 2009

Whew...amazing that a year has past already. Some ways it seemed so slow...just hard to get through some days. But now that today is here it seems like it went so fast. Had a tough day at work. As the clock ticked I kept thinking what was going on at that time last year. Looking out my window at work and seeing the police car and knowing someone had fallen from that building. Then to find out it was my son, Brian. My life changed forever. I thank God for all the people in my life that have helped me through this past year. Amazing people, friends, family and co-workers, I thank you all. Now it will just take time to learn to live without Brian here. We have memories in our hearts forever that no one can take from us and we have to go forward as he would want us to. We had a nice gathering at the cemetery tonight. We laughed and cried, but was good for the soul to know Brian touched so many people. Thank you God for my family and friends and take care of Brian. And Brian...behave up there, OK?

October 7, 2009

Love always and forever,DAD

Barbara Anne Martin

October 7, 2009

Dear Heather

Thinking about you on this 1 year anniversary of your brother. Not much I can say, words can't express how I feel for you, honey!

Just know that I am thinking about you and that Brian is not forgotten!

You so understood my pain you always would express your sympathy to me so much appreciated that was so now I am here for you. You take care!

Barbara Anne Martin

October 7, 2009

Dear Joyce and Corney:

My heart goes out to you both on this 1 year anniversary!! Think about you everyday, wish I could take your pain from you. It just takes time but it has been plenty of time for me and I am still sad but that is okay no one knows until they go through something likes this how one feels and you do what you need to do to adjust.

Love you

Barbara Anne Martin

October 7, 2009

Dear Brian

I can't believe it has been a year for you. Drive past your mom and dad's house everyday and I at time see your mom waiting for the PAT bus. She is still in a lot of pain but the lord willing she will overcome that, most likely not but will learn to cope as I have had too. Everyone misses you, I think about you having a good time with Billy and your PAP who you adored!!! My parents always loved you twins, you and Heather held a special place in our hearts. Always enjoyed seeing you and CJ at my work. For you both to come over and speak to me meant more than you can say!!

God Bless you honey, and be that angel for your little one and your lovely wife!!!

Take care

Kelly Reilly

October 7, 2009

Brian,
Well its been a year, but felt like an eternity. All I can say is you are well loved and especially missed. I had the time to go through all Danas stuff and low and behold I found photos from Manny's high school graduation, and of course there we all are Manny,Dana,Forbes,Me, and of course crazy B. Wow to look and think we all were there taking for granted we all would be here forever, but in reality 2 of us now gone. I was happy to find the photos and an array of other things she kept all these years. All of our lives are definitly not the same. I know your here for all the good things that have happened in our lives and I can hear you when big events happen like your there cheering it on. I am happy and grateful I knew you. I really miss all the talks we had before you left all the weekly catch ups on our friends lives they were like soap opera stories, but in reality you were the one who talked to everyone and kept us all knowing what the others were doing. You were the shepard who kept the flock together or from straying. I am forever grateful for you being there. Until we meet again my friend.
To the obermeier family,
I know how hard one year is. Everyone says it gets easier, it doesn't. Its hard that you cant see him but trust me he's around us all the time. But the love he had for all of you will stay and the love you had for him will never fade. He will live on in all our hearts forever and never be forgotten.

Missy Wohlfeil

October 7, 2009

Brian,
I can't believe it has been a year already. Eddie and I talk about you all the time, how much we miss your craziness. The last get together I think we told stories for hours. It definatly sucks to start with remember when, but you did leave a lasting impression on us. Ashley is so beautiful, and very much like you...I know you look over all of us. So just to let you know we miss you and a 'What's up dawg'...

bri

October 6, 2009

Brian,
Its so hard to believe that its been a year and i am only now able to do this. I just wanted you to know how much u are loved and missed. I hope that you are safe happy and free of all of your pain but most of all i hope that you are with your grandfather. I know how much he means to you and i know how how it feels to lose someone that you care about. The day you died a part of all of died with you. I want to thank you for all that you have done for me. Brian thank you for being a great friend and listener and always being there. I tried to thank you once but you laughed and said i must have had one too many cause i was getting sappy. I wish you had let me finish that night at the fire.You just smiled and said you knew i would do the same for you. I never got the chance to pay you back for everything that you did for me but you know that i will always be here for your family. I don't know what i would have done without them or how i would have made it through this. They have done more for me then they'll ever know! I could never thank your mom and Heather enough for lending an ear on those especially hard days when it seemed like the tears would never end. I would also like to thank you for always being there for the boys. They love and miss you so much. You had such a huge impact on their lives as well as anyone who crossed paths with you! I know you would be so proud to know that we have not been able to "de-program them"! They still say and do all of the crazy things you taught them. I wish you could have seen the looks on their faces when they got the "Brian Boy Boots"! They idolized and wanted to be just like you. At one time that made me kinda nervous lol but now i would be proud if they grew up to be the kind considerate good hearted person with the heart of gold that you were. Although it was only for a few short years i am so glad to have been a part of your everyday life. This place just isn't the same without you! You brought so much life to "8 mile".Your memories will live on forever in our hearts as well as the stories we so often tell. I miss playing in the yard with the kids, the water battles, the animal rescues, sitting by the fire at night talking about life and all of the other crazy stuff we used to do. But most of all i miss my friend! Don't worry we'll always save an empty seat by the fire for you. I promise to take good care of your poker and ill never forget the day you made them. I still cant believe the time and detail you put into them! You even went as far as to "knight" me official fire poker holder. You know i still hear your voice taunting me every time i "walk my butt across 8 mile". In 12 months i don't think one single day has gone by were my mind wasn't flooded with memories such as these. It's these memories that ill take and cherish forever. I look forward to the day when we can catch up on lost time but until then enjoy the birds eye view.
Only time moves onto the next scene. Memory remains a part of the heart forever. A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. author Walter Winchell

Your wife C.J.

October 6, 2009

To my Dear Husband, I miss you so much, I cannot believe that it has been almost a year since I last kissed you goodbye. Ashley and I talk about you everyday. We listen to your music in the car, yes I now know all the word's. The family and all your friend's are planning a gathering in your honor to celebrate your life. Brian please watch over our beautiful little girl, keep her safe, she misses you so much, she alway's look's up to the sky and say's that daddy is sitting up there on a cloud with his boot's on watching me. She is doing so well in kindergarden, and she can now tie her shoes, she alway's say's daddy would be so happy. Brian I know that you are safe and happy up in heaven with pap. You will alway's and forever be in mine and Ashley's thought's and heart. We love you O.B. Bear. Rest in peace my love alway's. We love you.

C.J> Obermeier

October 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cathy Russell

September 30, 2009

Almost a year, miss you so much especially as the time grows near to the day that changed all of our lives forever. We are planning a memorial. Lots of people coming, they all feel they have to be there, even your most casual of friends. Brian,we were your family for a very long time and part of us died Oct 7th too. However, if you taught us anything it is to grow stronger in the face of adversity and that is what we are doing. Lots of changes in our lives, wish you could see. You would be so proud of your brothers in law.They have excelled in their lives beyond all hopes and dreams. You taught them well. You will never be more than a thought away no matter how much time goes by. We love you as much today as before. We pray for your eternal rest. Thank you son, for letting us have the years that we did, for the memories, for the love. We will never forget, we will always dream. You are in our hearts, though heavy today, you can still make us laugh with your memories. God Bless you and keep you. The Russells, your family and friends forever

kelly reilly

August 5, 2009

B
It seems like an eternity since i saw you last. Alot has happened since you 've been gone. All i think about is how we miss you being a part of it. I miss not seeing you almost everyday,at the store driving by, blowing your horn outside the house to scare the kids. We think about you alot and laugh alot about just stuff you did. just wanted to let you know your still in our thoughts....

Misty Druga

July 8, 2009

I thought about you yesterday when I heard Poison on the radio. It took me back to Sonny's when you did karaoke to "Every rose has its thorn." I'd give anything to go back to those carefree days of us all hanging out! Still miss you Bri and think of you often.

Joyce Obermeier

July 7, 2009

Nine months ago today I lost my son... To my husband, daughter, daughter-in-law and rest of family and friends...thank you for being there...love you all very much! We have been through alot and will never be the same. My heart still aches as I sit here at work and think that at this very moment Brian was still alive...just minutes away from his death. What if's won't change anything. Remember the good times and lets always be there for each other. All my love

May 31, 2009

Bri-
I went to your grave the other day for the first time. The saddness was overwhelming. I was flooded with memories; some fuzzy- some clear as day. All I could bring myself to do was to touch your name and cry. MAybe next time I can try talking to you. There is not a day, not a hour that goes by without me thinking of you. Until next time...

Joyce Obermeier

April 2, 2009

Today is Ashley's 5th birthday. Tuesday she had T-ball practice. Imagine..Emma is on the team too. We miss you Brian....wish you were here. Love ...mom

February 12, 2009

Still and always thinkin about you dawg!!!
Love

Tammy Hagerty

January 4, 2009

To the Obermeier family,
I wanted to let you know that Brian is thought about often. I was friends with Brian and Heather in high school. I don't remember a time when I would walk past Brian in the halls and he wouldn't have the biggest grin on his face!
Everyone loved Brian! He was a awesome person. Brian and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Joyce Obermeier

December 30, 2008

Merry Christmas Brian.
We miss you oh, so much!
You’re not here with us today
To hug, to feel, to touch.

As you look down from heaven above
You’ll see we’re doing our part
To take good care of Ashley
And love her with all our hearts.

We know that you’re at peace now.
Say “hi” to Pap from us.
We’ll see you in heaven someday
For it’s In God we Trust.

Love, mom

(Christmas morning, 2008 – 4 AM – got up and wrote this)

Will never be able to express how much my heart hurts, but I can express how much all your prayers and support is appreciated. Brian touched alot of people as we can see by reading this guest book. Thank you for your kindness during this tragedy in our lives and please continue to pray for our family.
Brian's mom, Joyce

Barbara Stiehler Martin

November 7, 2008

Dear Brian

Thought of you and Heather the other day, on your special day you always shared together. I could not call Heather on that special day I knew she would be hurting to much. I cannot get you out of my head, the second tragedy in this family...............my hurt just aches for you and your family. Be happy my love and rest in peace.......I am sure you and Billy have lots to talk about being you shared the same trade.. watch over your lovely wife and daughter, sister and mom and dad give them all a sign you are at peace...........the deer Heather spotted was beautiful.......I get many of sign my family is at peace and it helps me to a point.

God Bless you hun!! and Heather God Bless you and your entire family, CJ my love words can't begin to tell you how my heart aches for you and especially your little one!!

Love you all

Barb

Heather Slaczka

November 4, 2008

well, today is our birthday, and it is the first one in 33yrs i am spending without you. today we are 34, and I felt you all around me today. we laid your ashes to rest next to pap. the ceremony was small and beautiful. CJ put some Skool in the box, Eddie put in 2 smokes for you, i put in your birthday card and some pictures, and dad printed out some really nice pics of everyone you loved. even Tyler made us put his skull hankerchif in with you. it was a beautiful day.
durning the ceremony, we saw 2 bucks, big antlers, and knew that you were watching us. i went back later when everyone was gone to wish you a happy birthday one more time. Bri and the boys were there. The two bucks showed up again with a doe. i got within 3 feet of the largest buck and got some beautiful pictures. it made me think...two males and a female...pap, you, and our cousin Ruth Newman, whom you are lying over...i wonder. anyway, i could feel you, and i know that you are up there wishing me a happy birthday too. i miss you and love you and will never be complete without you. happy birthday my twin "big" brother. i love you.

Misty Druga

November 4, 2008

It has been four weeks since you passed and we still can't believe you're gone. All of our friends have spent alot of time together since then and there is just something missing without you here. No party will ever be the same without your craziness!!! We've done some laughing just thinking about all the great times we had together over the years. Keep watching over all of us!! Happy Birthday B, We miss you very much!!!

November 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Brian! Miss you lots!

November 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Brian!!

November 4, 2008

Happy Birthday, We love you and Miss you..

November 4, 2008

Happy Birthday my friend...
G

November 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Brian

Nicky Karbowski

November 3, 2008

CJ, I can't even begin to know what you are going through. I just want you to know that I am here if you need anything. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.
God Bless you and your family during this difficult time
Love you,
Nicky

Joe Hartnett

November 2, 2008

I got the chance to meet Brian when I first started at Janus. For the short time in which I knew him we became good friends on the jobsite, and he always looked after me because I was the young guy on the crew. If problems ever were to rise Brian was there for me. He gave me a nickname a week prior to his passing. He called me the "Skinny Guinea" for me being Italian and for being a little on the heavy side. The thing I will miss the most about Brian is that if I came into work in a bad mood, it only took a few minutes talking with Brian to cheer me up and make the day better. You will be missed by me alot Brian. I just wish we had more time to get to know each other. Goodbye my friend.

Gina

October 31, 2008

It has taken almost a month to find any words to comfort such a loving family and true friends in this loss of such a wonderful man.
Brian has impacted so many of our lives with his unforgettable attitude, beautiful smile and sense of humor.
He loved in a way that was unique and personal and his love will remain in our hearts, as our love for him will be be the gentle reminder that we have been blessed to have known the man with the biggest heart.
Heartfelt sympathy... now and always
Gina

maryann finley hanau

October 23, 2008

Joyce, please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Forbes

October 22, 2008

Life will truly not be the same without Brian. He was one of my best friends, my brother. The kind of guy who would give you the shirt off of his back...if he decided to wear one that day. He was the guy who made sure everyone kept in touch. I could always count on a phone call from him at least once every other week if nothing else but just to say hi. I am going to miss his infamous opening phrase, "WHAT'S UP DAWG?!" He had a way about him that would always make you smile.

Brian was the prankster in our bunch. I remember when we were in high school, you could never let him sit in the back seat of the car while you were driving because your head rests would be missing and your ears would be soaked from "Wet Willies".
Man, as much as he agitated, you just had to love the guy.

I'm truly honored and blessed for having the privledge of being your friend. Love you brother.
Forbes

corny

October 21, 2008

Hope to see you someday.trust you are doing fine.tell my dad I said hi.
love dad.

Timmy Podnar

October 20, 2008

Dear Heather
We are so sorry to hear of your brother's death. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
With warm remembrances of you
Timmy (for Gregg, Joe and Ben Podnar)

Kelly (Gage) Campbell

October 20, 2008

Joyce, Corney and Heather,
I am so sorry to hear about Brian. I think the last time I saw Brian was about a year ago at a bar. I barely even recognized him it had been so long since I saw him. My memories of Brian were from St Joes. I remember he use to run around kissing all the girls in the school yard. He was always a clown and always making people laugh. He will continue to do this in your hearts and in your memories.

John Schwarzmeier

October 17, 2008

You were the one that could make us all smile.

Our lives will forever miss the infusion of your laughter; gregarious, infectious, and genuine. God’s will is his own and he must have needed you back. But certainly too soon, and certainly before we could ever let you go. For us; this world will never be the same. I promise; we will honor your life and cherish your memory. You will remain always in our lives. For the first time; your smile evokes tears.

Now amusement cries.

Brian Ashley and Emma 8/3/08

October 17, 2008

Heather Slaczka

October 17, 2008

To all of Brian's friends and family, I am his twin sister, Heather. I, after talking it over with some of his friends, decided to put his audio entry online for all of us to remember his voice, and sense of humor.
I know that I myself fell for that recorded voicemail message too many times to admit. It made me laugh everytime, and that is what i hope you all remember when listening to it...how much he made us laugh.
I have cried more this past week than I have ever cried in my lifetime, and part of me is now gone forever. Those of you who knew us well, knew we had a special connection, as most twins do, and I dont know if i will ever feel complete again. But i know that i can look into the eyes of my beautiful neice, Ashley, and see him everytime. And i can look through the pages of this guest book and know that he was loved. He touched too many lives to even begin to imagine.
Thank you all for taking the time to give us words to remember him by, and stories to read about. He loved his friends and family and no one who knew him could deny that.
Brian, I hope that we can continue to see and speak to each other in our dreams, like when we were little kids. I look forward to hearing about you and pap getting into trouble together up there. I love you and will miss you forever. Thank you for giving us Ashley...a mini YOU!
love, Heather

Ginny

October 16, 2008

CJ
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. After all the years of strugle and heartache you had found such a good man and father to your daughter. You deserved a life time of happiness and that was now cut short. You are such a strong women and I am sure God will provide for you and daughter. Please know that I feel such sorrow for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.