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Brian O'Malley Obituary
Brian William O'Malley, 65 of Freeland, WA passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Born and raised in Norwalk, CT and graduated from Norwalk High School Class of 1972. He was an outstanding athlete staring in football, baseball and spring board diving. A longtime resident of Norwalk, Brian enjoyed many years playing softball with Smitty's and Singlewald Buick and touch football with TZ Roofing and the Darien Sportsman. Brian's passion for music led him to always enjoy playing the acoustic guitar. Brian also was a DJ for many years in the tri-state area. His knowledge of music and music history allowed him to enjoy his passion.
Brian was a sound engineer by trade working at various recording studios in Fairfield County. He was also the former owner of Ludlow Hardware in East Norwalk. Brian also worked for Phoenix Limousine for many years and was even personal driver for singer Diana Ross. Brian moved to Florida later in life and ran an antique store for many years before moving out to Washington State and settling on Whidbey Island, a peaceful setting in the Northwest which he loved so much.
Brian is survived by his children Chris, Amy and Nicole, grandson Jevon, his brothers Gary O'Malley of Atlanta, GA, Scott O'Malley of Norwalk, CT and his mother Florence Bayliss O'Malley of Boynton Beach, FL and predeceased by his father John O'Malley.
Great appreciation is expressed to Steve & Kelly Tearnery who were Brian's closest friends the past ten years and to the Enso House who comforted him in a time of need during his final days.
Services will be held private.
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Ray Fitzgrald
April 22, 2020
A guy I once knew. Who I played sports with back in school. You are missed by all of us and am glad to say you were once my friend.
August 1, 2019
So sorry to hear about Brian's passing. He was a wonderful man. We lost touch over the years but I thought of him often. Still have the Singawald Buick cassette (yikes) he made about the team. Rest in Peace.
Jane Cuddy
May 9, 2019
Our sincere condolences. Brian was a great guy and will be missed.
Barb and Chip Swain
May 7, 2019
You have found your stairway to heaven, your favorite song . Rest in
Peace my dear friend, you will never be forgotten, you will always have a
Special place in my heart, ,you are at peace now..
May 6, 2019
Mrs. O'Malley, Gary and Sott,
My deepest condolences for the loss of Brian.
He was an O'Malley in every way. A great competitor, sportsman and gentleman. Rest in peace Brian.
Buddy Scudder
Bob Jones
May 6, 2019
I'm so sad to hear of Brian's passing. He was a wonderful young man who I only knew in high school. My deepest sympathy to the family.Bob Jones
Mark Gorian
May 2, 2019
Gary,
My condolences to you and family on the passing of Brian.
Ray Fitzgerald
May 2, 2019
Went to school with Brian played football on the same team. Played softball against him. We were always good friends. He was truely a good guy and will be missed by all of us that knew him.
Missy Bayliss
April 30, 2019
Aunt Flo, Gary and Scott- I am so very sorry for your loss. Brian was my closest cousin in age- he was my neighbor on Honey Hill, my swimming buddy in Lake Worth and my dear friend throughout his life. He was such a kind and caring man.
We emailed quite a lot since his move to Washington- and we all missed him very much in Florida at all the family gatherings. I know he is up in heaven and I am thankful that he is now pain free.
All my love to you at this very challenging time.
Missy
Highschool Baseball
Missy Bayliss
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
Rest In Peace my dear fiend, you will never be forgotten
Peter Carabi
April 30, 2019
Brian was a terrific guy, from a terrific family. He was a gifted athlete, including his time as QB of a great Norwalk Rambler Pop Warner team in 1967, and QB at NHS in 1970. His passing brings back so many great memories. My sincere condolences to all of the O'Malleys.
Mark Peden
April 29, 2019
Mrs. O'Malley, Gary, Scott..
Brian, as a Dear childhood friend, helped build many wonderful memories, for those of us on Dairy Farm Road. Funny, Athletic, full of energy to burn off, he always kept us moving and enjoying our youth !! A wonderful friend, neighbor and Pal... Never to be forgotten ! May God Speed Brian...REST WELL !
Tony Bossone
April 29, 2019
To the O'Malley family...my sincere condolences for the loss of Brian...i played against him many times over the yrs on softball fields....may he rest in peace
April 29, 2019
Scott-sorry to hear of your loss-condolences
from Jo and I.
Terry Driscoll
Smitty
April 29, 2019
Scott Gary and Mrs O'Malley my deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss of a great brother and son Brian and I shared many good memories on the field and off in high school and college he will truly be missed, rest in peace Brian
April 28, 2019
Brian was a team mate of mine with the Darien Sportsmen
I will always remember his love for the game and his teammates.
Always a true gentleman and I will miss him
My sincere condolences to his entire family
Joe Tucci
Colleen
April 28, 2019
Sending deepest sympathy to the family. Had a lot of good, memories with Brian and he will always have a special place in my heart❤
April 28, 2019
My sympathy to the family on the loss of a special person who I shared lots of good memories in our high school years in the class of 1972.l Brian will be in our hearts forever❤
April 28, 2019
With sincere condolences to the entire O'Malley family, from the NHS Class of '72.
Kevin McClellan
April 28, 2019
Dear Mrs. O'Malley, Scott and Gary and to Brian's children and their children, I wish to send to you my sincere and deepest sympathy on this very,very sad occasion.
I can't seem to find the words necessary to express my sense of loss, but at the same time my feelings of having had the opportunity and the profound gift of having a great guy like Brian in my life during those formative years between the ages of 13 through our early twenties.
While I was a bit of a loose cannon and prone to making bad or dumb choices, Brian was my rock, my compass and the wise man who always pushed me into doing the right thing. I loved him like a brother.
Although we haven't spoken to one another since he had the hardware store, and we both moved in different directions, he has always been close to my heart . I will never forget him.
I also will never forget dinner at Flo and John's, Scotty running layups down the hall like "Pistol Pete",the VW Bug, Grandpa Bill's Caddy, Wild road trips, parties at North Eastern in Boston, his first electric guitar-a Gibson SG with Les Paul pickups and many other things that I better not mention.
So I'll say another prayer for Brian tonight and for the whole O'Malley klan. I love you Brian, Rest in Peace. Kevin
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