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Brian Felner Obituary
Brian Richard Felner, age 33, the loving son of former Fire Chief Richard S. Felner and his wife Linda Liacos Felner, passed away suddenly in Carbondale, CO on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Born in Bridgeport, he was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Class of 2000. Brian attended the School of Aeronautics at Florida Institute of Technology and while there, was an Air Force reservist. He was also a member of the crew team.
Brian was a member of the Fairfield Fire Dept. for over nine years and a member of Fairfield Firefighters Union Local 1426. After relocating to Colorado, he worked on the mountain at Snowmass and at FedEx.
Brian was an accomplished snowboarder, skier and loved to fish. He was a talented photographer and one of his pictures hangs today in Fairfield Town Hall.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two sisters, Leslie Felner Paules and her husband, Matt of Fairfield and Donna Reitz and her husband, Paul of San Antonio, TX; his sister-in-law, Patricia Felner-Bragano and her husband, Nicholas of Trumbull; his two uncles, Tom Liacos and his wife, Judy of Huntington and Matt Liacos and his wife, Sharon of Shelton and multiple nieces and nephews. Brian was predeceased by his brother, David.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield. Interment is private. Donations may be made in his memory to the Fairfield Firefighters Charitable Foundation, 600 Jennings Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.
The family would like to thank all of Brian's supporters in Colorado, Chief Gary MacNamara and the Fairfield Police Dept. and Chief Denis McCarthy and the Fairfield Fire Dept. for their tremendous support. Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Felner
May 7, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May you continue to cherish the memories you have and remember that God is there for us as 1 Peter 5:6,7 says. I hope all of you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.
Gerri Langlois
April 7, 2016
Dear Linda and family, I was so sorry to hear of your son Brian's passing. My deepest condolences are with you and your family. All of the wonderful memories will live on in your heats forever. With love.
Bob & Mickie Comers
April 6, 2016
We are sending our SINCERE CONDOLENCES to the Felner Family
Carol Bruno
April 6, 2016
Linda & Extended Family - I was so sorry when I heard of the loss of your precious son Brian, from all accounts he was a wonderful young man. May he rest in paradise.
Matt Boland
April 5, 2016
In memory
Matt Boland
April 5, 2016
To the entire Felner family...I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was in Dallas, and so didn't even hear of Brian's passing...shocked. I have many great memories of our friendship, and they will indeed stay with me for years to come. If there is anything I can do for you, please contact me. May Brian find peace with our father in heaven.
paul nixon
April 5, 2016
Richard and felner family
may the love of your family and friends carry you during your time of grief .
Ron Butz
April 4, 2016
Richard and family I am at a loss for words ,we should not be laying our children to rest they should be putting us to rest our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family may God watch over you and your family as you start to heal if we can be of any help please don't hesitate to call your brotherhood of family is very large it's larger than most can ever imagine we are all here for you God Bless
April 4, 2016
Richard,and family on behalf of the entire Butz family we wish to offer our condolences and thoughts and prayers at this time during your loss of a loved one I think our children have things mixed up in life they are supposed to lay their parents to rest not the parent placing the children but the good Lord had a different plan may he rest in peace and may your entire family heal from the wounds left by your loss as always Chief we are there if you need us God Bless you all Peace be with you The Butz Family ,Nichols Fire Dept.
April 4, 2016
Patti, Nick and the Felner family our deepest condolences.
Doug and Virginia Imri
Maureen Fracassini
April 4, 2016
Dick, Leslie, and Family,
My deepest condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Maureen (Reidy) Fracassini
April 3, 2016
To the family and friends of Chief Richard Felner our deepest sympathy.May Brian rest in peace with our Lord until we all meet again in Heaven. Ron&Pat Kadar
Tom and Judy Liacos
April 3, 2016
We extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are truly heartbroken. Brian was such a vibrant and loving young man. His life ended far too soon. May he rest in peace. We will forever hold him in our hearts. We love him dearly as we love you all.
Tom and Judy Liacos
Lilli Sherman
April 3, 2016
With great sorrow and love.
Mary Brennan
April 2, 2016
To the Felner family My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gae Sorrentino
April 2, 2016
Words can't express my love for Brian. My deepest condolences to his parents and sister. Brian loved you all so very much and he knew how much you all loved him too. May you all get through this devastating time. Your always in my prayers.
Susab Barrett
April 2, 2016
To the Felner Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian accomplished so much in the years that the Lord granted him. He will be remembered for his love of his family, his friends and his Town of Fairfield. May he be at peace.
Michael Stopa
April 2, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chief Felner and family and the entire Fairfield Public Safety family.
Mary Barbeau
April 1, 2016
Dear Dick, Linda, and Leslie, I am so very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Although I never met him, I know he had to be very special because of all of you. This is such a difficult for your family, so please know that my love, and prayers are with you. God bless your family. Mary Barbeau
william mccone
April 1, 2016
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Bill McCone
Thomas & Angie Connolly
April 1, 2016
Dick & Linda. Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family during this trying time.
April 1, 2016
Dick and Family, With deepest sympathy for your loss. May Brian rest in peace. Grace Ricca and Family
Monsignor Blase Gintoli
April 1, 2016
Dear chief and Linda, my deepest sympathy to you at the loss of Brian. I will remember him at mass and in my prayers. My prayers are also with you during this difficult time.
Bob Boroskey
April 1, 2016
Dick and family,
Our sympathy & prayers are with all of you.
Bob & Cathy
Gerry and Dolores Stopa
April 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Felner family
Geri & Jim Dillon
April 1, 2016
There are no words that can describe the sadness we fell over the loss of Brian.
We have so many happy memories of our time spent with Brian. We are holding him up in prayer along with the Felner family. Our arms are around you. God Bless.
Robert Massafra
March 31, 2016
To the Felner family, My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Drew Bickel
March 31, 2016
We are saddened by the news of Brian's passing. The Felner family is in our prayers. We will always remember Brian as a young athlete on the basketball court and baseball field. The Bickel family
William Gill
March 31, 2016
My heart goes out to Dick and Linda, who were like parents to me growing up. Brian and I were like brothers, he will always be in my heart, mind and soul, until we meet again my friend, I love you Bri! RIP...
Tina Terenzio
March 31, 2016
My deepest condolences to Brian's parents and family.
Brian was a very good friend to me and for that I will forever be grateful. I will never forget him and I will always miss him.
Rest in peace Brian.
Lisa Scinto
March 31, 2016
My Heart goes out to the Felner family.
Brian was a great friend with a big heart and a Beautiful soul....He will be forever missed...Honored to be his friend. Be at peace my good friend Shine on
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