Name: Visitation for Brian W. Cross
Start: 2021-10-19T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-10-19T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Waters Funeral Home - Concord

Brian W. Cross

Hooksett, NH — Hooksett- Brian W. Cross, age 78, of Hooksett Road, passed away after a sudden illness on October 13, 2021 at Concord Hospital.

He was born in Concord, NH the son of the late Brendon and Eleanor (Marshall) Cross. He was a graduate of Penacook High School Class of 1960, and a graduate of NH College and received his MBA and MHA degrees from UNH.

Brian worked for Grand Union Grocery as a manager for 7 years, then went on to work at NH Auto Dealers Association, starting as a clerk and ending his 17 year career as President. He worked for McKerley's as Vice President of Benefits for 6 years. He then worked at Easterseals NH, first as a Director, and then became Vice President of Residential Services for Children. He remained there for 15 years, until his retirement. Brian enjoyed volunteering his time at Christ the King Food Pantry. He belonged to the Bow Rotary, and was past president of the NH Lions Club. He helped to set up sports league in Bow, and coached basketball, soccer, softball and baseball. He enjoyed skiing, golfing, fishing, and spending time with his beloved dog, Dixie.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Marie (Addario) Cross; and his brother David Goodwin.

He is survived by his wife Peg (Lins) Cross of Hooksett; a son, Erich Cross and his wife Katrina of Hampstead; a daughter Becky Ketchum and her husband Jeremy of Northfield; 5 grandchildren, Matthew Cross, Meghan Cross, Erin O'Neil, Emily O'Neil, and Brendan O'Neil; one great grandson, Kien Woiculevicz; and his brother and sister-in-law Barry and Linda Cross, of Virginia.

Memorial visiting hours will be held on Tuesday (10/19) from 5 to 7 PM at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday (10/20) at 10 AM, at Christ the King Parish, 72 South Main Street, Concord, NH.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to The Special Olympics at support.specialolympics.org or the Christ the King Food Pantry, 72 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301.

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

Published by Concord Monitor on Oct. 17, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Cross

9 Entries

George Lister

October 24, 2021

To Eric&Becky:
Our sincere condolences... I think of uz often... many good memories of Brian, and Rie-rie.

Dick and Judith Hanson

October 21, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Brian and I go back a long way, and may he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family who knows that many loved Brian.

Bryan and Patrice Couture-White

October 19, 2021

Our loving thoughts and prayer go out to Brian's family. Bryan and I have many wonderful memories made through out the years with Brian and Marie. Becky and Erich our hearts go out to you and your families knowing the loss that you feel. Brian loved you all so very much he was all about family. God be good to him. Peg he was so proud to introduce you to us. It was a gift that you came into his life. He will be missed.
Love, Patrice and Bryan Couture-White

Dan Estee

October 19, 2021

Brian was a great guy to work with. Smart, funny and he was very concerned about others. Seems like yesterday when we worked with the Mckerley family. My condolences to his children, grandchildren and extended family.

Brian Gobeil

October 19, 2021

My prayers to Brian´s family. I´ll miss his conversations at the barbershop. Very nice guy. RIP

Ann O´Brien

October 17, 2021

Becky & Erich, I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad. He was a good man with a very generous heart. Intelligent, hard working and had a passion for any project he took on. I always loved to hear his stories, and we have so many memories of our families growing up together. He was always so proud of you both and would light up when he spoke of you, which such pride in his voice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. God bless.

Ann, Tom, Katherine and Meghan O´Brien

Ken Neff

October 17, 2021

I met Brian when he was the Vice President of Residential Services at Zachary Road Easter Seals Facility. Brian was typically the first administrator on site in the morning and the last to go home at night. He could usually be found in the cafeteria in the morning wiping down tables and sweeping the floor, getting it ready for the kids to come in and have breakfast. He would greet the kids and make sure they all got what they wanted when they started their day. It was not uncommon to see Brian throughout the day doing tasks and duties that needed to be done, but that were both well below his pay grade, and title. As a young manager it made one self reflect, and undoubtedly think, "if it´s not beneath Brian that it´s not beneath me". Brian did whatever he needed to do to meet the needs of a facility, that served a very challenging population of at risk youth. Brian made it his business to interact with every child. He made sure they had the right clothes and sneakers, and never left the building during the winter months without a proper coat. Many of the kids referred to him as "gramps". Brian was Inspirational and a true leader in a very old school way.
I just completed my 25 year at Easter Seals, and in that time I´ve met a lot of dedicated people, but now being "old school" myself, I´ve gained a far greater appreciation for who Brian was and what he meant to the agency. I hope if I make it to heaven I´m greated by Brian, yelling my name and putting me to work.
Thanks Brian!!!

Myrna Vashaw

October 16, 2021

Becky & Erich,
My thought and prayers are with you at the loss of your dad.

The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home

October 17, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

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