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1946
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2020
Brian Farrell Obituary
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for Brian Farrell
Carl S Galinsky
March 14, 2021
Well, Brian, it's been a little over a year since you so left us far too soon. We still miss your personality, wit, intelligence, contribution to our mission at ARA and just being around you. Continue to rest in peace!!!
Carl Galinsky
Mark and Barbara DiPace
March 22, 2020
Sorry to hear about Brian's passing.Thoughts and prayers to the Farrell family.
John Cummings
March 12, 2020
Barr: I was totally shocked and saddened to learn of Brian's passing this week. I can't stop thinking about our times together - playing basketball and baseball at CBA and the hell we raised at Siena. God bless you and your family. Please know that I will be forever grateful for being your friend and Brian's and for the wonderful memories we shared over those years. Rest in peace Brian. You will never be forgotten.
Sheri DeFilio
March 11, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss - the entire Farrell family. Treasure his memories.
My heart is breaking for you all.
michael Mittelmann
March 11, 2020
Followed Brian's career for many years and ALWAYS highly respected his knowledge and his manner of dealing & working with fellow claim department personnel (such as yours truly) ..very deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Anne Wolfgang
March 11, 2020
Marianne and Family,
I was so sad to hear the news about Brian. I have such fond memories of the Farrell Family growing up. I loved babysitting the boys for so many years. I can still hear Brian, Marianne and my mom laughing together. So sorry for your huge loss. May you find strength in all of the memories and love. Geoff and I both send you our love.
Frank & Ellen Montemarano
March 10, 2020
Marianne and the Farrell family,
We were stunned to hear that Brian had passed. We know we do not need to tell you how exceptional Brian was but wanted to express our condolences to you and your family. It was a pleasure to have worked with Brian and we consider ourselves lucky to have had him as a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kris Jackstadt
March 10, 2020
Brian: My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad.
March 10, 2020
I'm so sad to hear about Brian passing, he was such a great guy, my sisters and I always loved playing with him when we were little. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know my mom was there to greet him in heaven.
Love
Amy Duchesneau (AkA Schermerhorn)
March 10, 2020
Brian and family have a special place in my heart and memories of the wonderful area we grew up in. He was always fun and a gentleman. May you find peace in the wonderful memories. Love to all. Mary Taaffe Bowen
Sue Devine Donohue
March 9, 2020
Marianne,
Just wanted to send some love your way. I am so sorry that you have lost that sweet and handsome husband of yours. Back in the day when you were hanging out with my sister, Carol, I always thought you and Brian made the cutest couple. How wonderful you were blessed with such a beautiful family. I am sure you all have many cherished memories. Know I am thinking of and praying for you all.
March 9, 2020
Marianne & Family, I' so sorry for your loss. Brian was one of the best. He was such a great guy he will be missed by so many of us.
Holly Merrell
Suffield CT
Robert Kloiber
March 9, 2020
To Marianne and the extended Farrell family; I was saddened to hear the news of Brian's sudden passing. I worked with Brian for many years at the Aetna P & C and in retirement participated in many audits for BMF Consulting.
Brian was a gifted and amazing individual with a great sense of humor. He was passionate about his work and was always available for giving advise or assisting with a problem. He was a pleasure to be around and I will truly miss his wit and amusing stories. It would be difficult to measure the impact Brian has had on the many peoples lives he touched both personally and professionally. His commitment to helping others and to serving his community in so many ways leaves a wonderful legacy. He adored his family who was his pride and joy. It was a pleasure to have known Brian and I am sorry to lose such a gifted and trusted friend
Please accept my condolences to you and your family. RIP Brian. May the good lord shine a bright star on his soul.
Sandy Brousseau
March 9, 2020
The Farrell family,
I was shocked to read about Brian's passing. I grew up in Albany in the same neighborhood as the Farrell clan and played with and against them in different sports. Brian was loved by many and will be sorely missed by all. I will keep him in my prayers and may Brian rest in peace.
Mike % Mary Casey
March 9, 2020
A Great Man and a Great Family. He will be missed by ALL.
Kathleen McGuire
March 9, 2020
Special condolences to Marianne and the entire Farrell Family. So shocked to see Brian had passed.
Brian was a LEGEND! The King of Insurance! The King of Aetna Property Casualty! One of the best bosses I had at Aetna.
We shared the same birthday October 26th and he would always call me or email me and wish me a Happy Birthday.
Everyone went to Brian for advice on life issues or just to talk.
I always put Brian down as a reference on my resume and he would tease me and say "I told them you were terrible and laugh." I would always get the job and tell Brian I was so terrible they hired me.
He will be missed by all!
Kitchie McGuire
John DiNuovo
March 9, 2020
I have never worked for a kinder, intelligent person in my career in the industry. Brian was able to teach and mentor with the greatest ease. Brian was the type of man you would want to emulate as there was no finer human being.
My heart goes out to the family. You were truly blest as was he. I am so sad. He was a good friend.
John
March 9, 2020
Brian Farrell was part of the fabric of Aetna Casualty and Surety. He touched many, many lives and impacted them both professionally and personally. He will be missed!
Leslie Lerner
March 8, 2020
Sincere condolences to Mrs. Farrell and the entire Farrell family. Brian was a special man who was kind, generous and compassionate. He was very kind to me when my son dies 28 years ago and I was working at the Aetna. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. He was so proud of his family and always had praise for his wife and his boys.
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