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Zachary Brooks

1990 - 2025

Zachary Brooks obituary, 1990-2025

BORN

1990

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Riverview Funeral Home - Shelton

390 River Road

Shelton, Connecticut

Zachary Brooks Obituary

Zachary A. Brooks, age 34, of Shelton entered into rest on Monday, February 3, at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Melissa (Hopco) Brooks. Zachary was born in Greenwich on December 18, 1990, son of Diane Brown and Beres Brooks.

He received his bachelor's degree from UCONN and went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from Cardozo School of Law. Zachary was a real estate attorney for Leopold and Associates in Southbury. He loved music and basketball and was an avid Los Angeles Lakers fan. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family.

Zachary was the beloved father of Noah John Brooks. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother Helen Brown, In-laws Mark and Matilda Hopco, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Zachary was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Hazel Brooks.

Friends greeted his family on Thursday, February 13 at the Riverview Funeral Home, Shelton. His prayer service was also held Thursday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Noah John Brooks Scholarship Fund. Checks should be made to Noah Brooks and sent to the funeral home, Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484. Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com

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

Published by Greenwich Sentinel from Mar. 12 to Mar. 18, 2025.

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