Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

About

Brattleboro Union High School Vermont Academy

FUNERAL HOME

Atamaniuk Funeral Home, Inc.

40 Terrace Street

Brattleboro, Vermont

Brian Tkaczyk Obituary

DUMMERSTON -- Brian Theodor Tkaczyk, 44, of Route 5 in Dummerston, died Sunday morning, May 11, 2003, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.

Mr. Tkaczyk was born in Brattleboro on July 13, 1958, the son of Theodor and Elaine (Ryan) Tkaczyk. A lifelong resident of the area, he attended St. Michael's School and was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School, class of 1976. He went on to attended Springfield (Mass.) Technical Community College, where he earned an associate's degree in electronics in 1978.

He owned and operated First Choice Communications Service Inc., which he established in 1992. Previously, he had been employed for 10 years with the Holstein Association, and had worked with David Calef at Vanguard Telephone Systems in Brattleboro.

Well known for his expertise in sound systems, for many years he volunteered for the Brattleboro Winter Carnival in charge of setting up the sound system for the Variety Show and Queen's Pageant. He also arranged the sound system for the annual town meeting in Brattleboro.

He was a member of the Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club, was active for many years with the Boy Scouts of America Program, of which he served as a board member for Brattleboro Troop #405, and was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church.

Of his bobbies and interests, he enjoyed lighting and sound design, boating, and time shared with his family, especially his two children.

On June 7, 1980, in Brattleboro he was married to Lori A. Brookes.

Besides his wife of 22 years, he leaves his parents of Hinsdale; one son, Ian Tkaczyk, and a daughter, Leslie Tkaczyk, both at home; two sisters, Karen Zelenakas of Brattleboro, and Theresa Nelson of Indianapolis; one brother, David Tkaczyk of Groveland, Mass.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Dummerston Center Cemetery.

Friends are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home, 40 Terrace St., Tuesday, from 6 to 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Tkaczyk's name may be made to a scholarship trust for his two children, c/o Deanna Wilson, Chittenden Bank, 100 Main St., Brattleboro, VT 03301

Arrangements are under the direction of the Atamaniuk Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Brattleboro Reformer on May 12, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Tkaczyk

15 Entries

Karen Kloster

May 22, 2003

I have worked with Brian for many seasons now, and I am terribly sad to hear that he passed away. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed dearly.

-Karen Kloster

Joel, Mary & Casey O'Brien

May 21, 2003

Anyone reading this guest book knows what a great guy Brian was to our family. His untimely passing is still difficult to understand. Brian was my best man as I was his. We miss him and think about Lori, Leslie and Ian at this time of sorrow.

Kathy Mello Douglas

May 16, 2003

To the Family of Brian Tkaczyk,

With my deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you. Brian was a great person. I have known Brian since I moved to Vermont with AT&T back in 1990. We first had a business relationship when he was at Holstein Association and then to his own business, First Choice Communications. He bacame a really good friend in all those years of working together. He will be truly missed by myself and the entire TelCove f/k/a Adelphia Business Solutions Team. He was a great person to work with and was an expert in his field.

I am sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Kathy Mello Douglas

802 846-1239

The Staff of Atamaniuk Funeral Home

May 16, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Lynn Curtis

May 14, 2003

To the Tkaczyk Family:

Please accept my warmest heartfelt condolences to all in the Tkaczyk family on the passing of a great man.

I remember Brian fondly from my earliest childhood days when we lived on South Main Street and Brian and my brother Michael were pals. I also remember him from the older Jr. High / High School years riding mini bikes when we lived on Edward Heights in West Bratt. That burn scar on my right leg, by the way, eventually disappeared. (personal joke that perhaps only Brian and Mike will understand)

I will remember the fun times and look back fondly on a life well spent focusing on the most important aspects of life, family.

May God welcome Brian into his good graces, surround his soul with love, and provide encouragement to those he left behind. My thoughts and prayers are out to all of you.

Terri (Curtis) Wylie

May 14, 2003

My heartfelt and deepest condolences go out to Brian's family. I have many memories of Brian and his family from our childhood days on South Main Street as well as growing up to our high school days. I did see a lot of him in the earlier years as he was good friends with my brother, Mike. When I think of Brian, I see his great smile.

DORENE AND BRIAN DOBOSZ

May 13, 2003

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT YOUR LOSS, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY...

SORRY WE WERE UNABEL TO MAKE IT IN PERSON, AGAIN OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

BRIAN AND DORENE DOBOSZ (COUSINS)

Gail and Gary Hescock

May 13, 2003

Dear Tkaczyk Family,

We are so very sorry to hear about Brian and send you our deepest sympathies.

Michael Curtis

May 12, 2003

I am heartbroken to see such a close friend has passed away. I can't help but remember all the fun times we had together as kids. While I cannot be with you to share your loss, be assured that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you: Lori, Leslie, Ian, Karen, Teresa, David, and Mr. & Mrs. Tkaczyk.

Michel, Jerry, Michael,Luigi and Maria Tevolini

May 12, 2003

We are deeply sadden to hear that Brian has passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Jil MacMenamin + Pete Randall

May 12, 2003

Dear Lori, Ian & Leslie:

We worked with your father for many years at the Holstein Association. He was Jil's boss for a short time too! He helped Jil buy and configure her first self owned computer and we always had fun working with technology.

We will miss Brian, he was a wonderful friend and co-worker. Jil - Mother of Boy Scout Troop 405 and Pete.

Robert Valentine

May 12, 2003

I knew Brian in a professional capacity and became a friend through working together. My deepest sympathies to his family. I will miss Brian tremendously.

Deanna,Scott, Sean, Nicole and Andrew Wilson

May 12, 2003

We are fortunate to have known and loved Brian. His memory, kindness and generosity will live on as part of each of us.

Marcia (Jacques) Berner

May 12, 2003

To Brian's family, his parents, Karen and family, the Barrett's, and all, please accept my condolences and prayers. Take care. I am thinking about you all. Marcia (Jacques)Berner

Brian Copperthite Sr

May 12, 2003

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. If there is anything you need, please let me know.

Showing 1 - 15 of 15 results