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Robert Brickell Obituary
Greece: Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 24th, 2014 at age 88. He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert & Florence Brickell; sister, Marjorie Cox; brother, Herbert Brickell Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Anne (Silletti) Brickell; sons, Robert (Pamela), Richard (Sue), Thomas (Dawn) Brickell; many nieces & nephews. He was a beloved husband and devoted father. Bob was a dedicated educator, coach, & mentor with the Greece Central School District, as well as the Chairman of the Board GVTTC. He was also a long standing member of St. Charles Borromeo Church & St. Matthews Church in Livonia. Bob was a WWII Navy veteran and was a Naval Photographer during his service. He was an avid skier, fisherman and table tennis player, and enjoyed his summers at his cottage on Conesus Lake.
Visitation Hours will be held on Tuesday, December 30th 2014 from 4-8 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, December 31st at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to a favorite charity of your choice in Bob's name. To share a special memory or to leave the family condolences, please visit:
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Brickell
Todd Battaglia
December 22, 2020
Great man. I was in leaders club and he inspired me to play other sports and to stay active and get involved in life...to take action. He kept me busy in Junior High which kept me out of trouble. I’m glad he lived a nice long life and pray for peace for his family. God Bless you Bob. I’ve told stories about your influence on me numerous times. You will be delighted to know my sons were soccer stars like you wanted me to be but I insisted on playing football.
God Speed!
Todd Battaglia
January 27, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 15, 2015
ANNE, I SENT BOB'S OBIT TO JOHN IN PARIS TEXAS AND KAREN IN PHILADELPHIA. THEY WANTED ME TO EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU ON THE DEATH OF YOUR HUSBAND AND THEIR FAVORITE TEACHER OF ALL TIME. THE BOTH REMEMBER HIM AS THE PERSON THAT HELPED TO SHAPE THEIR LIVES MORE THAN ANY OTHER EDUCATOR THAT THEY WERE IN CONTACT WITH. JOHN SAID THAT BOB WATCHED HIM PLAY BASKETBALL AND SOCCER AND HE TOLD JOHN THAT HE BETTER STICK TO SOCCER, WHICH HE DID AND HAD A SUCCESSFUL PLAYING CAREER AND IS STILL COACHING COLLEGE SOCCER. ENJOYED SEEING YOU AND BOB AT EZZYS ON FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY AND BREAKFAST. BOB COSSABOON
Lee Stauber
January 4, 2015
Deepest sympathies to Robert,Pam and family, from Bob and Ann's friends and neighbors on Old Orchard Point
Jeff Koch
January 1, 2015
Two of the finest people I have met in my life. Bob and Ann. Thank you BOB for being a friend and mentor. Ann... thank you for being the loving and caring "MOM" to all of us Table Tennis players. I pray for peace and comfort for the entire Brickell family and for those of us who will miss him very much.
Chris and Michael (aka crash) Casciola
December 30, 2014
I will always remember your dad as the best coach my brother and I ever had. We were such bad basketball players and yet your dad would never cut us. He would wait till game time and if a player didn't show he would give us his jersey. I will always have fond memories of my coach. I followed his example throughout my coaching career and it worked for decades. Coach lives in each and every one of his players and a greater legacy could not exist.
Dave Sadowsky
December 30, 2014
In 1958-59, "Mr. Brickell" encouraged us to achieve much more than we could have on our own. Regardless of our capabilities, he quietly coaxed excellence from us all. I have always respected his knowledge and communication ability.
Nancy Korneliusen
December 30, 2014
Sympathy and prayers to Rick and the Brickell family. Your Dad sounds like a wonderful guy.
Mike Faro
December 30, 2014
As I look back, Mr Brickell was a major contributor in my life and role model as a chose to become a coach and educator. Whether it was teaching us soccer, table tennis, coaching us, leaders and officials or running the Britten Rd Summer program. Thanks!
God Bless your family !
Randy Garrett
December 30, 2014
I'll never forget Bob Brickell and the summer recreation program he supervised at Britton Rd. School. He inspired and introduced all of us to table tennis and so many more sports and craft activities. Thank you Bob for all the great memories we have of you and the summer program at Britton Rd. You will never be forgotten!! Hi to your sons who became our friends a long time ago.
Randy Garrett
Richard Baker
December 29, 2014
I got to know Bob through table tennis. I always enjoyed playing against him. Bob always used his experience to defeat me each time we played. His great nature and warm heart made the many defeats much easier to handle. I will miss him.
Igor Tentler
December 29, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Brickell family. Bob was a great person and table tennis player/advocate.
Rick Worner
December 29, 2014
I will always remember Coach Brickell and his programs at Britton Road School. He was a great role model who inspired many of his students to become educators.
James Dixon
December 28, 2014
My sincere condolences go out to the Brickell family.I will always remember the guidance and motivation Bob provided during my early table tennis years.
December 28, 2014
I have great memories with the Brikell family......cherish your memories.....God Bless,
Shelby Haight MvGlynn
Todd Battaglia
December 28, 2014
My condolences to Bob's family. He was a great man and educator. He tried to convince me to play soccer instead of football as I many stop growing....he was right. Should have picked another sport. Thanks for the memories Bob...Leaders Club was also a Bob inspired program....great memories at Britton Road Jr. High School.
Todd Battaglia
December 28, 2014
My dearest family, I have moved from Rochester but will always hold your Father and Mother Anne very close to my heart. They are a treasure to remember. Julie O'Neil
Marvin Plevinsky
December 27, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Brickell family for the passing of Bob who was a
great friend in table tennis for the past 40 years.
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