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Brian Sgambati Obituary

RIVERSIDE BRIAN SGAMBATI12/23/1985 TO 12/17/2009 Brian Sgambati leaves behind his parents, Robin and Charlie, and his fiancé Nikki Camara, along with a multitude of family and friends. Brian loved the outdoors and spent his time fishing, riding quads, bowling, camping and hunting. Brian believed that God made and was the outdoors. He loved watching the Ducks and the Astros play, and was also a Lakers fan. At his memorial service we kept hearing how he always greeted people with a smile and a hug, and stories of how he was always helping people, be it at work or home. He truly was a unique individual and shall be sorely missed by all who knew him. On December 23rd he would have turned 24 years old, and his family will be celebrating his life that was taken away too soon. We love you and shall miss you dearly BrianMom and Dad Services entrusted to:Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary (951) 689-1441

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Dec. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Sgambati

37 Entries

Nadia Sanchez

December 17, 2010

Today is a year that we lost you. We miss you so much but yet happy you're up in heaven watching over Nikki and the family. WE MISS YOU BRIAN! We'll meet again soon!

Jacqueline Oatman

December 17, 2010

Brian,
It has been a year since we have lost you and there hasn't been a day that we haven't thought about you. We miss you dearly and cherish all the good times we had. I woke up this morning and turned on my car radio only to hear the ducks song that you have always loved. It hit me pretty hard and I started to cry. You were such an amazing guy and a blessing to my cousin. You would be proud of her and how well she is doing. She thinks of you often and I watch over her to see she is safe. I know you are watching over her to. I love you Brian. Merry Christmas, I will remember you always.

Love,
Jacqueline Oatman

Ashley Fiandaca

December 8, 2010

It's coming up to the date of the accident and I just want to say we all miss you so very much! Not a day goes by that you aren't thought of. You were an amazing big brother. I promise to always hold Nikki close to my heart and be there for her any time she needs a shoulder, a talk, to cry, or even just a friend. I tell her everyday I just want to see her happy and I truly mean that. I wish her happiness could have continued with you. I know that even though you can't be with her and hold her you are still with her everyday and protect her. You're her guardian angel now. I wish you were here to see how close we've become.Forever in our hearts, rest in peace!

John Kendrick

June 27, 2010

Brian, Ever since Dysinger we were good friends. All the way through savanna baseball, warming up with you every just about practice. We lost touch after high school, and i regret that, but I'm sure if we ever saw eachother nothing would have changed. You're missed by alot of people. Though it was a while since we last spoke, i miss you bro.

Nikki Camara

April 4, 2010

Happy Easter Babe. I love you.

Brianna Kitchen

January 29, 2010

Brian, you were such an awesome guy. I feel so blessed to have had you as a part of our family for 7 years. I always looked forward to seeing you and getting one of your special hugs. One look at you and Nikki together and you could just tell how much you two were in love. You two are soulmates and were just made for each other. You are so incredibly missed, and were taken far too early. Love you Brian.
Nikki, I love you so much. You are the most amazing cousin, and I am here for you whenever you need me. Just know that Brian is here with you in spirit and in all the memories you have together.

Sean Olson

January 26, 2010

Brian was a great person when I first met Brian I knew that he would be a great friend and I was right we became best friends. Ill never forget when he asked me to be his best man for his wedding I felt really honored and knew then how close of friends we were. I will also never forget the times we would go to bass pro shop and mess around in that place for a couple hours just having a good time. Brian and Nikki were so perfect for each other they were soul mates I never seen them fight or even argue. Nikki I am so sorry for the loss of Brian he will always be watching over you. Terra and I will always be there for you. We are so lucky to have met you and Brian I just wish we had met you sooner. I’m really going to miss you Brian you were always positive and really enjoyed life and ill never forget our workout that night at 24 hour fitness and just hanging out talking before we left and the smile and the peace sign you gave me as you road off. Rest in peace Brian. “ I’m going to miss that smile I’m going to miss you my friend even though it hurts the way it ended up id do it all again.” I miss you bro.

Terra Wilcox

January 21, 2010

I would like to say how thankful I am to have known Brian. Especially for the friendship he gave Sean. I can still remember the time in Vegas for the bowling league that the four of us (Brian, Nikki, Sean and I) hung out all together. We had so much fun. We even went to dinner at this huge buffet with his parents. I think it was then that Sean realized he could talk to Brian and trust him with anything. I also then realized what a great person Nikki is and I am so thankful to have her in my life. She means a lot to me. The four of us would take hours just to go out and have dinner. One time we were talking out in the parking lot after having dinner at Chilis and Nikki said "Come on Brian you will get to talk to Sean tomorrow." I remember the time us four were playing apples to apples and boxers or briefs. I farted so loud and from then on I got teased by Brian he always used the "fart" cards on me. It was the most embarrassing thing! But I am thankful for the memories and the great times all of us had together. Brian and Nikki shared a special love. They even breathed at the same time and their hearts beat as one. A love that will last forever. I am always here for you Nikki. My heart and prayers go out everyday to you and the family.
Rest in peace Brian you will forever be in our hearts.

Our Beloved Son, Brian

Robin Sgambati

January 19, 2010

To my son, Brian,

I’m sitting here looking at your picture with your big smile and those sunglasses on your head, thinking about you when you were such a tiny little guy. Your first T-Ball game at age 4, where you instinctively knew to slide into home sideways with your hand in the air. But it got you in trouble because they didn’t want you sliding in T-Ball. Pulling your hand out of your pocket and reaching out to hand me what I thought was coins, which turned out to be potato bugs, Yuk! You were such a boy filled with so much energy, and loved the outdoors even then. Baseball, football, basketball, soccer….it didn’t seem to matter, you loved them all. If you didn’t get the answer you wanted, you never gave up…sometimes to my annoyance.

We watched you become a man whom we respected and loved deeply, a man who cried as he asked Nikki to be his wife. During our bowling league, I use to watch you visit and know everyone by name and came to realize you were not only special to me and your father, but too many other people also. You made it look so effortless, you simply liked everyone.

The little boy was gone replaced by someone who was friendly and outgoing, someone we not only loved, but actually liked. You no longer came to us to ask for things, except our time and friendship. I will miss our talks when you just dropped in and our little shopping trips. I miss you so very much and am so proud to have been your mom, and so happy that I had the chance to tell you this while you were with us. Tell Grandpa and Carol I said hi, and don’t let them tell you too many stories.

Love ya, Mom

Nadia Sanchez

January 11, 2010

A couple days ago I had a dream of Brian. It was a very short but comforting. He had a bright light behind him and had a big smile on his face. He was getting ready to pull something out of his pocket to show me something. Because Brian was such a joker it seemed that he was going to try to pull a joke on me. He had a big big smile on his face and looked really happy. The dream only lasted a couple of seconds and then I woke up. I have no doubt that he is in heaven. He obviously made such an impact on a lot of people and made every single person smile or laugh. The love Robin and Charlie have for Brian was and still is unconditional. I remember sitting in the office with Robin and hearing how proud and great Brian was. She told me so many stories about him and by the look on her face she was a proud mother. She always ended her stories with "he's a really good kid." I can't recall one time that she said he upset her or disappointed her. I enjoyed seeing Brian at my uncle's house because he always made it fun. It made Robin so happy when he and Nikki would attend friends and family events. My uncle and Brian got along so well they would always tease and make fun of me. I enjoyed it because it made me laugh and turn red everytime. Brian was a person who was very easy to talk to and one could have long conversations with. The last time I saw him was at Robin's birthday party. I was able to talk to him and Nikki and both had smiles on there faces. I'm glad the last memory I have of him was a smile.
We all miss you Brian and we know your in heaven. Come visit more often.

arlene Oatman

January 9, 2010

Brian - I think about you each day. You made my niece so very happy. Your loving smile and caring heart was seen each day through your thoughts and actions. Nikki and you showed everyone what it is to have a perfect relationship. The love the two of you shared was special. People rarely find their true love in high school, but from your first date until you asked her to marry you everyone new the two of you were meant to be. The two of you love to fish, camp and do everything together, you could see the joy in Nikki's eye each and every day. As I sit here now I can see you above casting your fishing pole in that giant lake, and either telling me about the big one that broke the line or bringing it home with you. I know you will always be here watching over Nikki and our family. You touched so many lives with your good humor laugh, and easy going attitude. I will always remember you and the fun times our family had with you. Missing you.

Nikki - My prayers are with you. Cherish the love you and Brian shared together. It is a special love that not everyone finds, but the two of you found it and lived it each and every day. Brian will always be in your heart and your mind, live life the way the two of you enjoyed, he will always be there. Remember pic - I am always here for you and care about you very much.

Love,

Aunt Arlene

Adam Miles

January 8, 2010

I woke up one morning with these words in my head. So I wrote this poem for Nikki...

A Bad Day

I've had a bad day,
and you know exactly why.

I've had a bad day,
I didn't get to say goodbye

I always saw you smiling,
And you never told a lie.

Days and years turned into minutes,
Nothing escapes except a sigh.

We always said "I love you!"
I could see it in your eyes.

I wish it wasn't a bad day,
And I had gotten to say goodbye.

In loving memory of Brain Sgambati

December '09

He was loved by many & will be sorely missed. I can still remember when we would go bowling, Brian, Nikki, Jackie, & I or stay in and play board games. Everything he did would put a smile on her face. Even when he did something that made her give him "the look". He would quickly recover by doing something to make her smile again. Jackie would say "You should be more like Brian." & I would say "Thanks a lot Brian!" He would laugh & smile, a smile that could brighten a room and anyone's day. He is in our hearts & in our thoughts always.

Alex Young

January 7, 2010

Brian is one of the best people you will ever know. Just like his mom and dad, he loved to laugh as well as make people laugh. Before I moved to San Diego, I lived right down the street from him. I remember having alot of my birthday parties at his house because then they had a pool. I remember my cousins would play basket ball while I sat there and made stupid jokes to see if it would get there attention. I remember one year, it finally caught their attention. Brian, Adam, and Matthew swam over and tackled me under the water. They kinda cornered me, so I didnt have a chance to get away. But, in all honesty, the laughing afterwards was worth the 2 mins of being stuck under water by 3 huge guys. Everytime I saw him we would always have something to joke about. I have always had a special bond with my cousins and always will. Brian is still an amazing guy and as his cousin, for every stupid joke I make, I'll laugh just that much harder to keep his memory alive. I love you Brian, I love you Nikki, and I love you Uncle Charlie & Aunt Robin. Im always here for you guys, dont forget that.

Steve Oatman

January 6, 2010

Dear Nikki,

I am sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of a great guy. I'll cherish the good times we had fishing, camping, boating, trap shooting, and many more. I'm still waiting for Brian to call me to go fishing or shooting. We all miss him. Hang in there and cherish the memories.

Love ya,
Uncle Steve

steve oatman

January 5, 2010

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

Janet Delamora

January 5, 2010

Brian you will for ever be in all of hearts! You were such a joy to be around always with a smile. I have known you since the day you and Nikki met and from that day on you two were unseprable. We all miss you and I know that you will be our guardian angel. Our condolenses go out to all his family and to Nikki who we love very much.

Love,
Janet Delamora

Coach Parmenter

January 5, 2010

I am truly sorry to hear of your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I coached Brian at Savanna years ago and remember the kind young man that he had developed into. Cherish the memories and always remember the great things about Brian.

Kristy

January 4, 2010

I only worked with Brian for a short time. Many times, after school, we would chat about ice hockey. He was never too busy to say hi and ask how the day went with the students. I will miss our "hockey talks" and his bright smile. I am so sorry for your loss.

Tracey Spiker

January 4, 2010

Nikki,
I am so sorry for you loss. I know that I didn't know Brian personally, but I know how happy he made you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.

Jacqueline Oatman

January 4, 2010

Brian was an amazing man, but it doesn't need to be said, everyone just knew. I have never seen a man so happy and in love with my cousin Nikki. They were and still are the perfect pair. He made her so very happy and I love him for that. He was always a happy person. I can't remember a time that I saw him mad. Brian always wore a smile on his face and was such a fun, outgoing guy. He loved the outdoors and loved to have fun. I still remember the time we all hung out at his house playing ping pong. I got hit smack in the head and Brian laughed so hard! He always did like teasing me, and there is nothing more that I wish than for him to be here teasing me now. We played board games and ate pizza. Nikki and him made the perfect team. There isn't a day that hasn't gone by that I don't think of him and wish he was still with us. Brian was loved very much. For Brian's family: my thoughts are with you. And for my cousin: Just remember that he loved you, and think of the good times. He is watching over you now. Also, you know I'm here for you and always will be.
Brian Sgambati, you always and forever will live in our hearts. Thank you for being the man that you were. We love you!

Caron Winston, Principal, Camino Real Elementary

January 4, 2010

In the short time that Brian worked with us at Camino Real Elementary, he certainly became part of our family. In addition to keeping our school shiny and bright, Brian was the person who ensured everyone's safety after dismissal. In fact, he provided a jumpstart to one of the teacher's cars that afternoon before his death. We enjoyed having him on our campus and he will be surely missed.

Sanchez Family

December 28, 2009

We truly miss Brian and our heart and prayers go out to Robin, Charlie, Laura, and Nikki. Not one day has gone by that we don't remember Brian. We miss you.

Katie Aguilar

December 27, 2009

Brian will truly be missed, he filled the room with love, my prayers go out to his family I am so sorry for your loss, he will truly be in our hearts.

Nikki Camara

December 27, 2009

For my husband,
From the day Brian asked me to be his girlfriend (jan. 2, 2003), I new we would be inseperable. He knew exactly how to make me laugh and what to say to make me feel better. His warm hug is one thing I could never forget about him. He got along with pretty much everybody except when would go somewhere on the freeway....if you were in his way..he would tell you! If you asked him for help, he would be there in a heartbeat. He loved to play tricks on my mom and sneak up behind her. He also loved helping my dad build offroad cars and learn how to weld. Our favorite spot to spend time together was fishing and camping in Bishop. We would try to go anytime that we could. He also within the past year loved to go target shooting. He proposed to me December 6, 2008 and that was the greatest day of our lives. He got down on one knee and instantly started crying....He never cried much in front of me because he said crying was for sissys. We were to be married April 24, 2010. Brian will also be a huge part of my life. He was and will always be the love of my life. I love you babe.
love your wife

Our engagement party...April 2009

December 27, 2009

Brian and our puppy Cheetah in 2004.

December 27, 2009

Fishing for trout in Corona Lake.

December 27, 2009

December 2009

December 27, 2009

December 2008...The month Brian Proposed to Nikki!

December 27, 2009

Shooting clays in Bell Mountain!

December 27, 2009

Our first time in the snow together in Bishop.

December 27, 2009

Fishing in the Owen's River in the town of Bishop.

December 27, 2009

Offroading in Barstow...one of Brian's favorites!

December 27, 2009

Riding in Barstow.

December 27, 2009

Michael Garza

December 26, 2009

My prayers go out to Brian's family and loved ones. I am sorry for your loss.

Lynette Monaco

December 24, 2009

I truly enjoyed working at Troth Street School with Brian. Whenever he came into my classroom, he would stay and talk for awhile. He was a wonderful, caring young man who was always willing to go out of his way to help others. You can be proud of the young man that you raised, it is sad that he was taken away so young.

David Reid

December 24, 2009

For Brian's Family: Brian is going to be missed. Brian touched everone he met at work and at play. Brian liked to talk about what he was going to be doing over his weekends with his Fiance.

Brian, we're not going to forget you. I hope you're resting in peace...

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