Brian Holland Obituary
Asbury Park - Brian A. Holland, 37, of Asbury Park, NJ died Monday, August 20, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Brian lived in Freehold and Wall before moving to Asbury Park 10 years ago. He was a graduate of Wall High Schoo,l Class of 1999, and earned his Bachelor's Degree at East Stroudsburg University,PA, in 2004, where he was active in numerous theater productions. Brian brought passion, commitment and fun to his work for over 15 years at The Atlantic Club and most recently as the Regional Director of Employee Experience at The Asbury Hotel, which opened in 2016. Brian was also involved in numerous charitable and community organizations in Asbury Park. Brian was a parishioner of St. Rose Church, Belmar, NJ.
Brian is survived by his parents William and Robette Holland; his siblings: Amy Lockhart and her husband John, Jeremy Holland, Lindsay Prato-Di Somma and her husband Sean, and Caitlin Holland; 2 nephews Andrew and Matthew Lockhart, niece Scarlett Di Somma and loving family as well as innumerable friends in the AP Community, who he considered his second family. Brian was a loving, kind, and funny presence who will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be Wednesday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, 10 AM at St. Rose Church, Belmar. We kindly ask that you go right to the church. Committal will follow in St. Anne Cemetery, Wall. For more information or to send condolences, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Brian's name to St. Francis Friends of the Poor, www.stfrancisfriends.org or Boys and Girls Club of Asbury Park, www.bgcmonmouth.org
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Marilyn Millstone
August 23, 2018
I knew Brian only briefly, but SO memorably! I was staying with my friend Troy after having had knee surgery and was still having a very difficult time walking. Brian stopped by, and the whole time he was there, he kept his eye on me and, without my having to ask for help, was just always there to sweetly lend me a steadying hand. That sort of empathy comes from deep within a person's soul. So Brian: in the Heaven where you surely are, I know you are being serenaded by choirs of angels.
Ryan Franco
August 22, 2018
Dear Robette & Bill,
Learning of the news of Brian's death from Stacy. I am so sorry to hear such horrible news. No parent wants to hear this kind of news. I know he was loved and adored by whomever he came in contact with and for that....he will be greatly missed. Jon & I send our condolences to you and the entire family in this time of bereavement. May God Bless you and keep you in his prayers.
With Loving Thoughts,
Ryan & Jon
August 21, 2018
Dear Robette and Bill,
Our deepest sympathy on your tragic loss.
Mary Pat and Michael
Melissa Carnovale
August 21, 2018
My sincere condolences to your entire family. Although I have not known Brian for long only for about three months, Brian was the type of person that made you feel like you have known him for years. I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Brian at the Asbury hotel. He hired me. I was always in awe of his enthusiasm, charm, personality and and endless energy for his career. He will be greatly missed.
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Diedre Keeran
August 21, 2018
I remember Brian and his brother Jeremy holding their dad's hand walking to their car at Mo Loretto.
Brina must have been about 2. Bill had to bend down to hold their hands. It was a beautiful sight of a loving dad with his sons. Brian is much loved and will be greatly missed.
Sharon Shurte
August 21, 2018
To all of Brian's family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in each other at this most difficult time. So sorry to all of you.
Lisa Blasco
August 21, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find inner peace...
Beverly Williams
August 21, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the Holland family. I had not seen Brian for several years, and my daughter Kylene was dear friends with him throughout Wall High School. He was a kind, sweet young man who I know was loved by many. It is hard to believe he is no longer here with us. He will always remain in our hearts, God Bless you Brian.
Beth Owens
August 21, 2018
To the Holland Family - I'm so sorry to see this in the paper. Brian was a sweet and funny person and the world will be less beautiful without him. May God bring you love, peace, kindness and strength throughout this ordeal as he carries Brian gently home. -the Owens Family
Dan Crane
August 20, 2018
I met Brian on a cruise vacation several years ago. His humor and easy-going personality made it easy for us to hit it off! My partner and I were lucky enough to see him again the following year, and we picked up like not a single day had passed. Brian is often in our thoughts, even before the tragedy of his passing. Our deepest condolences to his family, and all touched by his friendship, kindness, and humor.
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