Fairfield, Connecticut
Jun 11, 1982 – Mar 26, 2016
Felner, Brian R.
Brian Richard Felner, age 33, the loving son of former Fire Chief Richard S. Felner and his wife Linda Liacos Felner, passed away suddenly in Carbondale, CO on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Born in Bridgeport, he was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Class of 2000. Brian attended the School of Aeronautics at Florida Institute of Technology and while there, was an Air Force reservist. He was also a member of the crew team.
Brian was a member of the Fairfield Fire Dept. for over nine years and a member of Fairfield Firefighters Union Local 1426. After relocating to Colorado, he worked on the mountain at Snowmass and at FedEx.
Brian was an accomplished snowboarder, skier and loved to fish. He was a talented photographer and one of his pictures hangs today in Fairfield Town Hall.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two sisters, Leslie Felner Paules and her husband, Matt of Fairfield and Donna Reitz and her husband, Paul of San Antonio, TX; his sister-in-law, Patricia Felner-Bragano and her husband, Nicholas of Trumbull; his two uncles, Tom Liacos and his wife, Judy of Huntington and Matt Liacos and his wife, Sharon of Shelton and multiple nieces and nephews. Brian was predeceased by his brother, David.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield. Interment is private. Donations may be made in his memory to the Fairfield Firefighters Charitable Foundation, 600 Jennings Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.
The family would like to thank all of Brian's supporters in Colorado, Chief Gary MacNamara and the Fairfield Police Dept. and Chief Denis McCarthy and the Fairfield Fire Dept. for their tremendous support. Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May you continue to cherish the memories you have and remember that God is there for us as 1 Peter 5:6,7 says. I hope all of you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.
May 07, 2016
Dear Linda and family, I was so sorry to hear of your son Brian's passing. My deepest condolences are with you and your family. All of the wonderful memories will live on in your heats forever. With love.
Gerri Langlois
April 07, 2016 | Stratford, CT
We are sending our SINCERE CONDOLENCES to the Felner Family
Bob & Mickie Comers
April 06, 2016 | Sun City Center, FL
Linda & Extended Family - I was so sorry when I heard of the loss of your precious son Brian, from all accounts he was a wonderful young man. May he rest in paradise.
Carol Bruno
April 06, 2016 | Norwalk, CT
In memory
Matt Boland
April 05, 2016 | Fairfield, CT
To the entire Felner family...I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was in Dallas, and so didn't even hear of Brian's passing...shocked. I have many great memories of our friendship, and they will indeed stay with me for years to come. If there is anything I can do for you, please contact me. May Brian find peace with our father in heaven.
Matt Boland
April 05, 2016 | Fairfield, CT
Richard and felner family
may the love of your family and friends carry you during your time of grief .
paul nixon
April 05, 2016 | Oxford, CT
Richard and family I am at a loss for words ,we should not be laying our children to rest they should be putting us to rest our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family may God watch over you and your family as you start to heal if we can be of any help please don't hesitate to call your brotherhood of family is very large it's larger than most can ever imagine we are all here for you God Bless
Ron Butz
April 04, 2016 | Trumbull, CT
Richard,and family on behalf of the entire Butz family we wish to offer our condolences and thoughts and prayers at this time during your loss of a loved one I think our children have things mixed up in life they are supposed to lay their parents to rest not the parent placing the children but the good Lord had a different plan may he rest in peace and may your entire family heal from the wounds left by your loss as always Chief we are there if you need us God Bless you all Peace be with you...
April 04, 2016