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As a kid, Brian Kinney pumped gas at his family's Texaco station in Lowell, Mass., but even after college, when he put on a suit and started to work at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston, he spent Saturdays in his greasy old clothes, working alongside his dad. Mr. Kinney was grateful to his father for putting him through school, and he also loved catching up with customers' news. That was Mr. Kinney: equally comfortable in a white collar or blue one; tireless in his capacity for work; a friendly, enthusiastic fellow who asked "How are you?" before "Fill it up?" because he really wanted to know.
Decades earlier, Alison Hardy's father had worked at Kinney's. When she was 14, her father said she could cash her paychecks there. Brian wasn't yet allowed to handle money, but his father made an exception for Alison, so Brian had an excuse to talk with her when she came by. They married in 1998, settled in Lowell, visited their families weekly, planned to start their own.
At 28, the engaging, industrious Mr. Kinney had risen from intern to manager at Pricewaterhouse. He could have taken care of that California client by phone. But on Sept. 11, Mr. Kinney boarded United Airlines Flight 175 because he wanted to shake the client's hand and see how he really was doing.
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on April 28, 2002.
In New York City, September 11, 2001, Brian K. Kinney, 28, of Lowell. Manager of Global Risk Management Solutions at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, Boston. Beloved husband of Alison M. (Hardy) Kinney of Lowell. Beloved son of Norman P. and Darlene T. (Cormier) Kinney of Dracut. Brother of Timothy Kinney of Lowell. Grandson of Anna T. (Thibeault) Kinney of Chelmsford, Theresa and Rudy Paquett of Lowell and Robert P. Dalton of Lowell. Son-in-law of Paul A. and Susan (Mulligan) Hardy, Sr. of Lowell. Brother-in-law of Ann E. Draper, Paul A. Hardy, Jr., Jessica D. Hardy, Neil R. Hardy, Philip J. Hardy, Timothy Sousa and Tiffany L. Sousa. Friends will be received at Ste. Jeanne d'Arc Church, White St., Lowell on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. A Memorial Mass celebrating Brian's life will be said Sunday evening at 7:00. Those wishing kindly make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Societty, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101 First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02154. Arrangements by the O'Donnell Funeral Home, LOWELL.
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Debbie , Hanks daughter
January 15, 2024
Still a shock , I am so sorry for your loss, my dad Hank use to hang and work at the Gulf station for years . I grew up knowing a wee bit of George , Pete and your Dad Norman . Wonderful people and a respected place to get gas and have my car repaired .
Hank talked about you often, and went to your wedding . I called your Dad and his heart just poured out through his voice , " you were gone!"
May Gods peace cover each member of such a wonderful family, and you Brian will never be forgotten .
Frani Kwiatkowski (Keating
September 12, 2023
Never stop remembering you and your bright blue eyes and beautiful smile. RIP Brian.
Lesley Murphy
September 12, 2023
It's been a while since I posted and I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers out to Brian's Family. He will never be forgotten. I visited the 9-11 Museum back in 2018 and the picture is, of course, Brian's name on the Memory Pool barrier.
David
September 11, 2023
Rest In Peace
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Ashley Rodriguez
September 11, 2023
I never had the pleasure to know you, but I work for JPMorgan and every year I sign up to receive a remembrance name and this year it was yours. I was 17 years old back then and it still brings me to my knees to recall the events of that day. I will think of you always and light a candle in your honor. I read many beautiful messages below from people who knew an loved you and will pray for them and you always.
Steve
September 11, 2023
I always think of Brian every September 11th but also whenever that terrible day is mentioned.
I used to stop at Kinney's to get gas and sometimes car repairs when I was in college and just always remembered him as a decent person (same for his brother).
It's cliched to write that after what happened but I thought it at the time, and same for his brother as they seemed to treat all people who went to Kinney's with respect.
I didn't know him well, just went to Kinney's often enough to make small talk while getting gas, nothing more than that.
I'll never forget getting the phone call around 2 PM that day and learning he was on the second plane.
May he rest in peace.
Maureen Donohoe Cullen
September 11, 2020
"Chipper" and Tim, how my Uncle Peter (McQuillan) doted on those two from French School to Bishop Gurtin to college and beyond.
Go well, Kinney Folk
Lesley Murphy
September 10, 2019
It's difficult to believe it's been 18 years since the tragedy of 9/11...still keep you in my thoughts (even though we never met) and I think of your Mom just as often - hope she is well. Prayers for all and you'll be in my thoughts tomorrow.
Phil
September 9, 2019
18 years old on 9/11 and now 18 years later. Its still hurts all the same. Half my life without you. The world is a darker place without your light. I would give anything to spend another day with you at the garage. Just to rewind time for one more day. You were the big brother I always wanted. You taught me so much about life and how valuable time is and to make the best of any situation.
I miss you dearly Brian. The family misses you but we know you're watching. Much love.
Thank you to those who are always commenting and keeping his memory alive. He is greatly missed and it shows.
Teresita Cordero
October 23, 2018
I did not meet you but I have read about you and it always brings tears to my eyes reading your obituary. You died very young. May your kind soul rest in peace.
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September 15, 2018
I just visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum and the reflecting pools yesterday...such an emotional day. You are never very far from my thoughts Brian and I think of your Mom often, too. It's cliche but so very appropriate to say this tragedy will never be forgotten!
Andrea Luciente
September 13, 2018
Brian - I never had the opportunity to meet you in person. As destiny would have it, we spoke ahead of your trip and I could not meet you at the client site in California because I was on a business trip in Ireland. It was shocking news to learn of your fate. I tell my kids your story and it is my way of honoring the memory of a good person that I never met in person. God bless!
Jim Ricoy
September 12, 2018
Miss ya pal.Keep winning the race to the Pumps up there. Rico
Thomas Ross
September 12, 2018
Your father's gas station that you worked at is all but a memory now but your spirit and memorial remain! RIP Brian
September 11, 2018
Remembering you and thinking of your family on this day.
Cyndi C
September 11, 2018
Brian's spirit, intellect, caring, and generosity carries on in the hearts he touched. I think of his smile and his bottomless heart often. How blessed I feel to have known Him for even just a moment in time. He is missed and treasured.
Jeanne Glasheen
September 11, 2018
Brian every year we remember you and the sadness that you have left this world way too soon. we are comforted knowing that you have seen the face of Jesus and have your crown of glory!
Chris Fellenz
September 11, 2018
Brian was my brothers best friend in high school. I always think of them both together on graduation day, so happy and full of life. I have that picture in a safe place, and I keep Brian in a special place in my heart. My family does too.
Frani Keating-kwiatkowski
September 11, 2018
17 years have passed since you were taken from this world. . . still miss that smile that could brighten the darkest of days. I pray your loved ones are all well. Missing you always.
Patricia G
February 9, 2018
Never Forgotten .. and I'll never forget 9/11. God Bless you
September 11, 2017
I have worn a bracelet with Mr. Kinney's name every 9/11 though these years. He is not forgotten.My family will always remember.
Tom H
September 11, 2017
Today, 09/11/2017, we remember you Brian. We will never forget. To Brian's family .. share Brian's qualities thru you. With much regards.
Frani Keating kwiatkowski
September 11, 2017
Gone, but not forgotten. I smile whenever I think of what a wonderful individual you were.
Keith Dunn-Fernández
June 12, 2017
My nephew took this photo last week when a rose was left in Brian's memory. I never knew him. But I thought you might like to have this photo.
Rick Klamka
September 12, 2016
I went to high school in New Hampshire with Brian and we played on the football and baseball teams together. To this day, he is still one of the most passionate, honest, hard working, totally full-of-life people I've ever known. He was a leader in school, sports, the community and everybody liked him. I've always believed that in those final moments, Brian stayed strong, did everything he possibly could, comforted others who were scared, and took care of those passengers who needed someone like him.
Jim Ricoy
September 12, 2016
Never forgotten!
Thomas Ross
September 11, 2016
May you continue to rest in peace and watch over your family and friends.
Lesley Murphy
September 11, 2016
Always remember this fine young man and the potential that the world lost that terrible day. Prayers for all the families of 9/11.
June 7, 2016
Happy Birthday Brian! Still miss you everyday. You were always a true friend who lived life the way it should be lived.
Uncle Mark
April 3, 2016
No parents could have been blessed with a more polite, caring and loving child than you. You are always remembered and deeply missed. You made a great impact on the world. I only wonder what this world would be like if you were still here.
Sue Siderovski
March 20, 2016
I read a bit about your biography today and having just visited the 911 Memorial, wanted to pay my respects.
Rest in Peace Brian.
December 4, 2015
I'm 20 years old, I go to a military academy in Vermont and I still miss him. I Didn't even know him and I miss him. All i know is he carried me in a beaten down red wagon carrying pretzels around boston and I miss him.
Del Newberry
November 5, 2015
Thinking of Brian's friends and family today. Never forgotten. With love from Texas
Jim Ricoy
September 11, 2015
Brian you are thought of often!
#Neverforgotten!
Angel on your families shoulders.
Lesley Murphy
September 11, 2015
Darlene - Remembering Brian and you today as always. You are in my prayers. No words can ever give you solace but I wanted you to know that I will never forget. God bless.
Nicole S
June 8, 2015
Happy Birthday my old friend- Missing you so much-still see you walking to the gas station after school with Tim-wish we could go back to being children
Kyle Daniles
March 2, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Brian at PwC out of Los Angeles. We spoke weekly during the project and he was always a joy to work with. Not a thought of that terrible day goes by without thinking of Brian and his family. May we protect this great country from a tragedy like this ever happening again and may Brian's legacy live on.
frani Keating-kwiatkowski
September 15, 2014
Your light of your life will shine forever and always.
frani Keating-kwiatkowski
September 15, 2014
Your light of your life will shine forever and always.
Lesley Murphy
September 12, 2014
Still think of you and your family at this anniversary - can't believe it's been 13 yrs - having lost two siblings over the last six years my compassion grows greatly!! Prayers for you all again this year!
b m
September 11, 2014
Brian, you were truly a great and wonderful person. Your memory will last forever in the hearts of people that knew you. You made a difference in this world.
John Fontes
September 11, 2014
I will never forget the fun we had in driving school.You will never be forgotten my friend.
Nicole Schypies
September 11, 2014
Missing you today and everyday old friend-
Lisa Stott
April 19, 2014
Went to the 9/11 Memorial and Tribute Center with my students this week. We had the amazing opportunity to meet a survivor from the World Trade Center. It really helped me to find some peace. I looked for your picture and name and every time I go by your memorial at the gas station, I'm always checking to make sure no damage is done to it during the reconstruction. You are missed!
S J. Friscia III
April 16, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Lisa Stott
September 14, 2013
I talked about you,how I watched you grow up at the gas station and how you impacted the life of my son, Eddie. 9/11 is always hard for me but I take comfort each time I share about you and your family when I talk to my students about the events of that day. Each year we watch the Boatlift video on Youtube and the stories that are shared there help me to honor you and all the others whose lives were lost and shattered that day.
Lesley Murphy
September 13, 2013
Said my prayers for you, Brian, and for the family, too!! Still get sad every time I think of the people lost!!
frani Keating/Kwiatkowski
September 12, 2013
still seems like yesterday -- you and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers. you are missed by all
Thomas Ross
September 11, 2013
Rest in Peace
Lynne Therrien
September 11, 2013
My thoughts are with Brian's family today. RIP young man.
Diane M Thorne
September 11, 2013
It has been 12 years now and I still think of you very often. You were such a ray of sunshine for everyone who knew you. May God hold you safely in his arms. Bless you Brian. You were a wonderful and loving guy.
Kristy (Peaslee) Izzo
September 11, 2013
Twelve years it's been my friend. Think of you often and still pray for your family every day. XO
Wetherbee School Class of 2013 together with their teacher, Lisa Stott honor and remember Brian after a visit to the 9/11 Memorial site in New York.
Lisa Stott
July 18, 2013
Lars
September 13, 2012
May your soul forever rest in Heaven, amongst your friends and family.
I didn't know you, but on that faithful day, we all became brothers and sisters.
Godspeed..
Diane Thorne
September 11, 2012
Brian will always be missed and never forgotten. Brian was truly a wonderful person and always a gentleman. RIP Brian
JIM RICOY
September 11, 2012
RIP B.K. RIP
Erica From United Airlines
September 10, 2012
Allison-on the eve of 9/11, some 11 years later, I still think of you and all you went through. I was the person who contacted you from United on that horrible day. I will always think of you and Brian. I remember our conversations well. My thoughts are with you on this day and always.
Lesley Murphy
September 17, 2011
Darlene,
I can see by all the wonderful and heartfelt entries that Brian will never be forgotten...by me as well. I hope you take comfort in the love and well wishes of everyone who remembers Brian with love and affection. Although I never knew Brian personally, you are always in my thoughts especially at this time of year but all along as well. May Brian continue to watch over you from heaven and may God give you his comfort. RIP Brian ~
FP
September 13, 2011
Brian,
Every year on 9/11 I think of you and remeber our UML days and our lunches at the Paradise Diner! I cannot believe ten years have gone by... You were a great friend and are greatly missed. Rest well my friend.
Christine Clermont
September 11, 2011
/Went by to see you today and the flood gates opened. Your freindly personality was contageous!! 9/11 is the one event in my life I have never recovered from, at the mention of that day I am always brought to tears. You are truly my personal connection to that horrific day. I remember you calling my Chrissy and your awesome smile! I hope you are at peace my freind and hope to hug you one day! God Bless
Tim Murphy
September 11, 2011
My family were long-time customers of the Kinney service station and I remember meeting Brian when he was studying accounting in school. I was working for a Big 6 firm at the time. His father and uncle and the rest of his family were always class acts, so it was no surprise that he was as well. I remember Brian today and say a prayer for he and his family.
September 11, 2011
I do not know you but I am also from Lowell and am sorry that you lost your life on 9/11. I have many friends that are Cormiers, Kinneys and it is possible that through 6 degrees of separation that I was a friend of a friend. I send my prayers out to you and your family members.
Alicia Cormier
September 11, 2011
I will always remember you. I still wear my pins every year. You are loved and missed.
Alicia Cormier
September 10, 2011
I will never forget you Brian. I still wear my pins every year. You are well missed and loved.
Phyllis Gullage
September 2, 2011
I only knew him for a short time, but he was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kim Masse
May 3, 2011
To the Kinney Family,
You are always in my thoughts, but especially thinking of Brian this week, now that those responsible for that tragic day, have been caught..God Bless.
Hope all is well.
Kristy Peaslee-Izzo
May 2, 2011
Dear Brian, As you sit in heaven, I hope you can now rest easy. We miss you & love you everyday. XOXO
Nicole S
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas old friend. I miss you so much
Jennifer Sonnabend
September 11, 2010
God bless Brian you are missed and loved
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2010
To the family of Brian Kinney:
Brian gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our heroes of September 11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
September 11, 2010
We'll never forget you Brian. I didn't know you well, you were just a kid at the gas station pumping my gas, but you stood out because of your always friendly disposition.
We'll never forget you, you'll be in our prayers forever.
I stopped by your memorial at the gas station this morning and said a silent prayer for you.
September 10, 2010
You'll always be remembered buddy!
philip hardy
June 8, 2010
happy birthday brian
Jennifer Sonnabend
September 11, 2009
I'm Brian's cousin and I think about him every day. Every year since that horrible day I ask that people light a candle, hang a flag and say a prayer in honor of his life and rememberance of his beautiful soul taken far to early. I rememeber playing with him as kids up at the farm, getting snowmobile rides from he and his brother. Life got busy for everyone but at every wedding all the cousins picked up were we left off... laughing dancing and having a blast together his dance moves were priceless. I will always take this day in particular to rememeber all those who were taken and send love to heaven for My cousin Brian. god bless you Brian, Much love
September 11, 2009
Brian- Another year has gone by but you will never be forgotten.
Kristy Peaslee-Izzo
September 11, 2009
Eight years have come and gone since that day. It may seem like a long time ago, but for some it was yesterday. Brian not a day goes by that you aren't thought of, loved, or missed. You touched many in your life, and we are the better for it. XO
Alicia Cormier
August 30, 2009
I remember that day very much. I am Brian's cousin and godchild. I know many people say I was too young to understand what happened, but I'm not. He was always a kind and careing person. He was also a true "big kid at heart." He would come over to help my parents with the company and he would end up watching tv or playing games with my sister and me. I remember the last movie we watched with him was The Road to Eldarado. He is loved and missed very much.
Frani Kwiatkowski(Mack)
January 10, 2009
Not a day goes by without Brian and and all of you in my prayers -- he was always a bright shining light everytime I would see him at the station -- hoping the years have brought some peace to all of you -- keep well and God bless . . Frani K
Donna, Jerry & Rebecca DeMange
September 12, 2008
Not a day goes by that we do not think of Brian.
Brian and the rest of the Kinney family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
jim ricoy
December 2, 2007
Always remember you Bri.You and your entire family . Great people .Great times . Thanks for everything . God Bless You All. Rico
Daniel
September 11, 2007
You won't be forgotten.
Shelly H.
September 11, 2007
You are in many thoughts and prayers, not only on this tragic date of 9/11, but in every passing moment. May God bless you and your family. Your beautiful smile touched many lives. You will always be in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have had you touch their lives, as well as, in the hearts of the people of our country who mourn the loss of such wonderful people, as yourself. We will never forget...
Kristy Izzo
September 11, 2007
Thinking of you today. With much love, Kristy
Kristy Izzo
September 8, 2007
It has been almost 6 years since that fateful day. I still think of Brian and his family everyday. I think he still looks down on all of us with his huge smile and eyes twinkling. Just wanted to stop in and say hello to Brian.
P Tabbernor
June 16, 2007
In memory....
Kristin (Vavra) Peterson
December 11, 2006
It has been over five years since that horrible day and yet I still cannot believe that Brian was taken from us. I had attended Franco American with both Tim and Brian, and even though I was in Tim's class, I will always remember the HUGE smile ever present on Brian's face. I haven't seen the Kinney's since 1986, but when Brian's name was announced as one of the victim's, I was stricken with pain and shock. I just wanted the entire Kinney family to know that you will forever be in my thoughts.
Kristine
November 2, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Dawn Sproules
September 23, 2006
God bless Brian Kinney and his family.No one will ever forget.Your in my prayers always.
Kristy (Peaslee) Izzo
September 11, 2006
Hi Brian, It's been five years today. We wanted to say hello and hope your family is doing well. We love you and miss you. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. We will never forget you.
Thomas Ross
September 27, 2005
I know its been a while since I last wrote, but I still haven't forgotten.
Regards,
Tom Ross & Family
Alice McLaughlin
September 15, 2003
To Alison, Norman, Darlene & Timmy: Even though it has been two years, I still think of Brian and the wonderful man he became. We didn't frequent the gas station often, but when we did he had a hug and a smile for his old neighbors. My remembrance of Brian is as a young boy who played with my kids and always had a smile on his face. We lost touch over the years but he still remembered us when he did see us. To Darlene & Norman, I am so sorry for your loss and you are always in our prayers. Love, Alice & Ray McLaughlin, the whole McLaughlin and Cloutier families.
Ginger Tofalo
September 9, 2003
To The Kinney Family, It will be two years soon since this horrible tradegy and I would like to extend my condolences to the Kinney family. Although I have never met Brian I did work with his Mom, Darlene and from how she spoke of him I know he was a wonderful, caring, compassionate man who will be missed dearly. I want to express my sympathies to the family but especially you Darlene, for I could only feel for you for the lost of you son. God Bless You, Norman, Tim and the family. Email me sometime, I'd like to get together. Your friend, Ginger
MARTHA FRAZIER
September 3, 2003
TO THE KINNEY FAMILY, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 2 YEARS....SEPT 11 WILL ALWAYS BE A "PERSONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE" FOR ME. I TAKE THE DAY OFF AT WORK AND TRY TO DO SOMETHING KIND FOR SOMEONE ELSE IN MEMORY OF BRIAN. I HAVE WRITTEN TO YOU AND APPRECIATE YOUR KIND REPLIES. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL ALWAYS. FONDLY, MARTHA FRAZIER
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