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Brian Trowbridge Obituary

Suddenly June 26, 2010, age 31. Predeceased by his mother, Debra; grandparents, Eugene and Jeannie Trowbridge and Mary Donohue. Beloved husband of Shannane. Devoted father to Kailyn, Hailey, and Nathan. Loving son of Kenneth and son-in-law of Stan (Bea) Buczkowski. Cherished brother of Kenneth (Sarah) Trowbridge and Christie Schmidt; best friend, Chris G. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Friends may call WEDNESDAY, 3-7 PM at the Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. (near Norton) where his Funeral Service will be held THURSDAY, 10 AM. Interment, private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trowbridge Children's Education Fund in his memory.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Jun. 28, 2010.

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Amy Brice Kenney

June 26, 2024

Also a cherished brother to Amy. Who STILL thinks about him and their last conversations, daily. Not a day goes by...

Megan Hennekey

July 14, 2010

Brian, it was just a month ago I was talking to you and looking at your pictures on facebook. You were such a nice guy. This world is going to miss you Brian! See you someday!

Kristina Claypoole

July 7, 2010

I am sorry for the loss. My heart and prayers goes out to all the Family.

Kathy Matzke

July 4, 2010

Shannon and family: my condolances for this untimely loss. Brian was a great guy I enjoyed sharing my breaks with him. He was always so funny! And yup, he carried that same smile on him as is in this pic. My heart aches for the devistation and confusion you must be going through. PLEASE know that there is a plan for everyone and in time The dark clouds will clear and there will be light. Please take care of youself, your children need you.

Kim Barclay

July 2, 2010

Shannane, My sincere symphathy to you and your family. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 2, 2010

Just remember...that this cannot be the end. We will all meet back up someday whether it be in heaven, or another place of eternity that we just cannot explain. Shananne...most importantly, stay strong for those children as I know you will & their love in return will bring you happiness.

Bridget Malagisi

July 1, 2010

Brian,
I just found out about this.. You were a great friend, we had some great times and great laughs together... my sincere sympathy goes out to your family. I will never forget you. You will truly be missed.

Katya & Alfredo Fuentes

July 1, 2010

Trowbridge kids - Those that knew your dad will miss him much, but I know you will be missing him the most. May the angels of heaven watch over you in his place, bringing you peace,love,and, yes,someday,joy again.

Kimberly Searles-Jennings

July 1, 2010

Brian you are such a great person. though we seen each other few and far between we always came right back to where we left off. You are going to be missed so much. To his Family, I send my prayers and strength, for we have, lost one of our good guys.

July 1, 2010

My heart goes out to all of your family. Brian had such a good heart - still shocked and so saddened by this loss. I wish you all peace in this difficult time.
Kathy Rivers

Diane Brown

July 1, 2010

This is all still a shock to me. My sincere symphathy and prayers go out to Shannane and children. Brian will be missed.

Ellen Palczyk

July 1, 2010

Brian....you were a wonderful friend and I will miss your light...

Shannane, stay strong, you and the kids are in my prayers...

July 1, 2010

Shannane and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. Sending love your way..

Gina Militello

July 1, 2010

Shannane, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your children. You are all in my prayers. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Jen & Aaron DeSantis

June 30, 2010

To the whole family our thoughts and prayers are with you all...Brian will be missed.

June 30, 2010

shannane---keeping you and the little ones in our thoughts and prayers always.may god the father watch over you in your time of need and the angles cloke you in their love.

June 30, 2010

Shannane, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are all in my prayers.

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown

Debbie Magar

June 30, 2010

To Shannane, children and the rest of the Trowbridge family. I wish I knew the words that would bring comfort to you. I can only imagine how difficult this is. Please know that I am thinking of you and wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain. May God keep you close to him so that you can feel his strength.

Nia Cooper

June 30, 2010

Brian eventhough I didn't get a chance to meet you, I know that you will be truly missed.

Shannane my heart goes out to you. Please keep in mind that with every loss we gain so much more. Also remember everything happens for a reason and God won't put anything on us that we can't bear. He can see the bigger picture. You and your family are in my prayers.

Miriam Cortes Salome

June 30, 2010

Shannane, My deepest thoughts and prayers to you, your beautiful children and family. I am truly sorry for the lost of Brian. You may remember me, I worked for PC in the Option Dept. then in Case Management. I currently reside in North Carolina and I feel terrible that I can't attend the services. I knew Brian for many years, he always had that smile that brightened a good or bad situation. He cared about people and would help whenever he could.
Please know, my prayers are with him, you and your children; even from North Carolina. God Bless you.
Sincerely, Miriam Cortes Salome- Mebane, North Carolina

Laurie Metheny

June 30, 2010

Shannane,
Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please lean on those around you for as long as you need to. Rest assured we are here for you.

Lauren LaDue

June 30, 2010

To Shannane-I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my deepest prayers. Time will heal. God Bless you.

Cindy Seefried

June 30, 2010

Shannane - Brian always had that smile and that's what I'll remember the most! My heart aches for you. You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless!

Shallamar Hayward

June 30, 2010

Brian you will always be remembered and greatly missed. We lost you way too soon.

Shannane, you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

linda forbes

June 30, 2010

shannane--so sorry honey ,always know you"re not alone. may god be with you now and always. if you need anything all you have to do is call anyone of us. perinton memorial ladies auxiliary 8495.

Susan Spencer

June 30, 2010

Shannane, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. My family and I are here for anything you need.

June 30, 2010

Shannane I am so sorry for your loss Brian wil be missed by alot of people. He was a good father, husband and friend to all who new him. My heart goes out to you and the kids.
Joy Bush (Rochester, NY)

Elona Charles

June 30, 2010

Shannane, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time in life. Please know that you have friends who are thinking of you and will be there for you.

Jenn Breslawski

June 29, 2010

May you find peace in heaven Brian! Prayers to all of your family and friends.

Diane Berna

June 29, 2010

To the entire Trowbridge family, Deepest Sympathy and know you are all in my prayers, may the Lord keep you strong and give you comfort.

Jessica Healy

June 29, 2010

Brian, Napoleon Dynamite is going to make me cry rather than laugh now, buddy :( Your personality was one to be envied - your sincere kindness & humor will be missed. I hope & pray your wife, kids, family, and friends can all find comfort and support to get through this sadness together.

June 29, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Tiffany MacFarland

June 29, 2010

Brian, I will forever miss you and will never forget you, to all the great memories in highschool hanging out. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Bri......

Sha Cooper-Griffin

June 29, 2010

Shannane and Family,
You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so saddened, and so sorry for your loss. Brian will truly be missed. My prayers go out to all your family.

Kolette Aylward

June 29, 2010

Words are not enough to express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. My prayers are with you.

Jamie (Mehserle) Chapman

June 29, 2010

I am very saddened and sorry to hear about Brian. Although I hadn't seen him in a few years, he was always a favorite of mine amongst my brother's friends. My sympathies to the family during this difficult time.

Beverly Harris

June 29, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Morgan Howe

June 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. I have great memories of Brian and I will never forget them.

Linda Mono

June 29, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jan Richardson

June 29, 2010

Dear Shannane,

There are no words to express how shocked and saddened I was to hear about Brian. Jane Wisner got it right when whe said the photo of Brian captured him so perfectly. He will be missed.

My prayers are with you and the children.

Darlene Evans

June 29, 2010

Shannane and Family,
Keeping all of you in my prayers. May God keep you and strengthen you now and forever especially now in this present time of sorrow. Brian was a wonderful person. Always smiling and laughing. Just so happy-go-lucky. He will always be remembered and missed dearly. It's difficult for me to say goodbye to someone I've known for over a decade. So I won't say goodbye. Instead I'll say until we meet up again, Brian. Love and blessings to you, Shannane and the your children as well as to the rest of your family.

Lisa Brubaker

June 29, 2010

Shannane - you and your kids are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

shatima j

June 29, 2010

Brain touched my life and he will never be forgotten . All the advise and smiles he gave me will be appreciated and cherished . My prayers go out to his family.

Lizi Davila

June 29, 2010

I am so terribly saddened by this. I feel like I lost a brother. I will always remember the good times we had Brian, and I will pray for your family and loved ones that they may find peace.

June 29, 2010

My dear nephew, how we will miss you. I know one day the terrible sadeness will be replaced be wonderful memories of the loving young man that you are. May God hold you tightly in his arms until we meet again and may you find peace forever. Love Aunt Sue and Uncle Bob

Laurie Decker

June 29, 2010

Dear Shannane & family- My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Brian was a great guy, always had a mischeviuos smile and a kind word. May God help you find strength and comfort with one another during this time of sorrow. Brian will be truly missed.

Stewart/Susan Bell

June 29, 2010

Deepest sympathies, Mrs. Trowbridge, to you and your family.

Sandy Vickers

June 29, 2010

Shannane~ My heart goes out to you and the kids. I will always rememebr his great sense of humor and laughter through out our years working together @ PC. Keep all of your beautiful thoughts and memories of him and he will live on with you and the kids forever <3

Karen Moore

June 29, 2010

Shannane,
I pray that the Peace of God will guard your heart and keep your mind. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

June 29, 2010

Shan, my deepest condolences to you,your children & family during this time & please know you're in our thoughts & prayers."Matthew 5:4"
Theresa Williams

Brian Campion

June 29, 2010

Shannane and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you.

Barlue

June 29, 2010

Shannane,

Keeping you and your children in my prayers. May God give you peace in this your time of beaverment.

Aunt Sue and Uncle Bob

June 29, 2010

Brian,
We love you and miss you so much....

Chad Scheg

June 29, 2010

Brian was a good friend my heart goes out to his family.He will be missed.

Karen Turner

June 28, 2010

Like a candle, the most beautiful flames are often those that burn the brightest but for the shortest time. Even as Brian's flame flickers, try to remember its bright beauty and use that memory to light our way through the pain of sadness. May your memories, the love of your friends, and grace of God light your way.

June 28, 2010

"To the family and friends of brian: He will be missed but never forgotton, he was a very sweet person." "My thoughts and prayers are with all of you." -Natasha Geska

Debbie Turner

June 28, 2010

Shannane, I am so sorry for your loss. You and the kids will be in my prayers.

mike cooper

June 28, 2010

We will miss you cousin. You will always be in our hearts! Forever

Joe Wood

June 28, 2010

Shannane, you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
The words written by Brian's friends and family speak to how beautiful of a person he was to so many. A loving husband, father and friend. Your laugh and smile will remain with me forever.

Amber Barrett

June 28, 2010

I am shocked and saddened by the loss of an old friend. I recently got back in contact with Brian and was happy at how his life had changed. My heart goes out to his family.

Larry Champoux

June 28, 2010

To Brian's family and friends, I share your sadness during this most difficult time. I enjoyed working with Brian a great deal, as did so many others. You are all in my thoughts.

June 28, 2010

Dear Brian,
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.
~Author Unknown

Fran Rivera

June 28, 2010

Shannane ... I'm so sorry to hear of your loss ... My prayers are with you, the kids, and the rest of the family ... May God give you strength during this difficult time ...

Patrick Doran & Rosella Ferris

June 28, 2010

Shannane our thoughts and prayers are with you, the children and the extended Trowbridge family. May you all find comfort in your loving memories of Brian and the joy he brought to all of your lives. He will be missed.

Suero's

June 28, 2010

Shannane,
I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers go out to you and your children. we love you guys. Kelley,Carl and Michael

Theresa Denney

June 28, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers Shannane.

Kailyn Trowbridge

June 28, 2010

Will always love and miss You Daddy!

Portia Nisbeth

June 28, 2010

Shannane, you and your family are in my prayers. Brian was such a nice guy and he will be missed. I pray that God keeps you and provides you with the strength to carry on.

kailyn trowbridge

June 28, 2010

I miss u soooo much!!! I wish u were still alive!!!!!!!!!!!
You will always be remembered and in my heart forever! I love u Daddy! ~~~Love, Kailyn xoxo

Melissa Crawford

June 28, 2010

Oh Shannane, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. I am in shock, as I imagine you must be also. I will remember Brian for the smile he always had on his face. Sending prayers to you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Sending love and hugs.

DeAnna Tope

June 28, 2010

Shannane, I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God help you all through this most difficult time.

Linda Gallagher

June 28, 2010

My heart aches for you, Shannane, as well as your children and the rest of the Trowbridge family. What a sad, sad day for such positive, outgoing people. I hope that time and happy memories will bring you peace.

james mehserle

June 28, 2010

brian we will all miss you its been a while but you are never forgoten you have always been a real cool dude and my respect goes out to your family.

June 28, 2010

Bea, Stan and the Trowbridge family,
I am very sorry to hear of Brians passing. Prayers are with you all!! God Bless

Michelle (PHS)

Rebecca and Paul Motondo

June 28, 2010

Bob Trowbridge & Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
May the good memories of him live on forever.

Cindea Cipollone

June 28, 2010

Shannane, I was so sorry to hear this very sad news. I knew Brian at Preferred Care and he was fun to work with. I know he deeply cared for you and the children. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Paul R

June 28, 2010

Shan,

Please accept condolences from Erica and I. We are praying for you and the children during this time.
With Love and Support
Paul and Erica Robinson

Jane Wisner

June 28, 2010

Shannane, I am heartbroken about this. His expression in the photo here is exactly how I always think of Brian--that mischievous smirk. There are many, many people thinking about you, and praying for you right now. - Jane Wisner

Megan Piccarreto

June 28, 2010

Shannane- I am so sorry to hear of your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Isabella Leonardo

June 28, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 28, 2010

Shannane I am so sorry for your loss. You and your kids are in my prayers

Erin gursslin

June 28, 2010

I would like to extend my sympathy to the entire Trowbridge Family. I worked with Brian at Preferred Care. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers.

Kristal Smiley
Raleigh, North Carolina

Blake & Luke Trowbridge

June 28, 2010

We love you cousin, We miss you and will never forget you.

Stephanie Crouthamel (Boyce)

June 28, 2010

My sister and I crew up together with Brian. What a great guy he was! My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, and family. May Gods grace give you peace at this difficult time in your lives.

Beth Higgins

June 28, 2010

Dear Shannane and family, although I worked with Brian only a short time at Essence his smile and his way of making jokes to get you to smile. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Love and prayers to all of you.

MaryLou Fillette

June 28, 2010

Shannane: I am sure there are no words that can ease your pain at this very sad time. Please know that I am carrying you and your children in my heart, and that I am praying for all of you...that you may find healing and peace in your hearts and lives.
Your friend, MaryLou

Candice Straughter

June 28, 2010

I was very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I really enjoyed laughing & joking with my co-worker while he was at Preferred Care. To Shannane & his kids, Brian was a great guy & will be missed by many. I'm praying for you all.

Christine G

June 28, 2010

Shannane my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. I am very sorry for your loss.

Nakiya Parson-Tuttobene

June 28, 2010

All I can Say is that Im really sorry to learn of this loss. Im shocked, stunned as I sit here and read his obituary. Brain was a very cool person in high school. He was a always lots of fun to hang around. You will Be missed. I send my prayers to your family.

Nereida Binnon

June 28, 2010

Shannane, please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I pray that God give you strength in such difficult time.

Sandra Gibson

June 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Shannane and the Trowbridge family. There are no words that can ease your pain, just know that you're not alone. God bless you all.

Lori Schott

June 28, 2010

Shannane, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are certainly going to be in my prayers and thoughts as you go through this difficult time. May your cherished memories of your beloved husband bring you comfort in the days and months to come. God bless you with peace and comfort at this time when our understanding is not sufficient.

Amber McCarthy

June 28, 2010

Shannane- Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can help you with anything.

Brenetta Reed

June 28, 2010

Shannane, As you struggle to get through this pain know that you have family and friends to continue to send you prayers through this sadden time.

Jeff Brevner

June 28, 2010

Brian you will be greatly missed. Shannane, the kids and all of your friends and family will cherish the memories you blessed us with. May God hold you close and may you realize all of the hearts you've touched in your time with us all.

terri edwards

June 28, 2010

I want to extend my deepest sympathy I worked w/Brian and he was a great person he will be very missed

Kim Allen

June 28, 2010

Shannane and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that God's love be with you and you find peace in knowing he is with you. I am very sorry for your loss.

Aunt H & Uncle B

June 28, 2010

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Christina Davis

June 28, 2010

Still shocked, knew Brian for many years growing up. We was a good person and always fun to hang with. Prayers go out to all his family and friends.

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