Brian Eugene Andreoli

1951 - 2024

Brian Eugene Andreoli
September 25, 1951 - November 1, 2024
Brian Eugene Andreoli passed away on November 1, 2024, after a long illness. His beloved wife, Gayle, was by his side.
He was born September 25,1951, in New York City to Peter D. Andreoli and Catherine McCarthy Andreoli.
Brian graduated from Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, New York. He received a Bachelor's degree in Government from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, where he demonstrated his advocacy skills in student government. Brian spent many enjoyable hours as a disc jockey at the campus radio station WFNM, and was known for his witty double entendres on the air.
Brian earned an MBA in the CPA Professional program from the New York University Stern School of Business and his Juris Doctor from Fordham Law School, attending at night while working full-time in public accounting, and qualifying for his C.P.A. He also received his L.L.M. in Business and Taxation from Quinnipiac School of Law.
He was a Tax Principal at Price Waterhouse, Ernst & Young, and a Senior Tax Manager at KPMG LLP, handing accounts such as General Electric, Pfizer, Forest Labs, Glaxo SmithKline, Maersk and Nestles.
As Director of Taxes and Risk Management at Boerhinger Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Brian set compliance standards, argued and won cases in jurisdictions nationally.
Brian was a member of a number of Bar associations, all by examination, in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ohio, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Supreme Court.
As a Tax Partner, Brian worked in law firms such as DLA Piper; Squire, Sanders and Duane Morris.
When Brian wasn't setting precedent in case law, he was getting legislation passed, and Newt Gingrich himself introduced him around on the House Floor. A registered Democrat, Brian often attended Republican functions, such as the Prescott Bush Dinner and was asked to consider changing parties because "he looked like a Republican" and so he could run for office.
Brian was proud of his unblemished record defending individuals and corporations against the IRS. He was just as devoted to his pro bono clients, with his attention, time and care.
He was particularly interested in scientific applications and valuing intangible intellectual property. Brian enthusiastically traveled to England, Germany, Malta, Norway and Puerto Rico, as a world-renowned specialist in the esoteric practice of Transfer Pricing. Brian was an author and a coveted speaker on tax matters.
During his tenure as a board member of the Irish Chamber of Commerce (USA); Bidwell House, Monterey, MA; NEAD Foundation; Ash Creek Capital Advisors (Managing Director) and the Mutual Security Credit Union, Brian lent his considerable legal and analytical skills on a broad range of issues.
An ardent Yankee fan, Brian enjoyed collecting baseball memorabilia. He was also a tennis player, bowler and harkening back to his youthful job as a caddy at the Winged Foot Golf Club, he enjoyed time on the golf course and watching golf on television with Gayle.
Brian had a passion for music and some of his favorite groups were the Moody Blues, the Rascals, and other '60s bands. Over the years, he became a friend and trusted advisor to some of the very musicians of which he was a fan.
Brian is survived by his wife, Gayle of Greenwich, CT; his brother, Peter (Eileen) of Centreville, VA; and sister, Christine of Pelham, NY. He was predeceased by his sisters, Francine and Catherine. Both of Brian's parents were attorneys. His father was a Special Prosecutor for the State of New York and his mother was Chief Trademark Counsel for General Foods. His brother, sister and his two daughters are attorneys.
Brian leaves behind children, Kristen of Bethel, CT, Rebecca of Rockville, MD and Gregory of Brooklyn, NY, and stepchildren, Kirk Piersol of Greenwich, CT, John Piersol of Denver, CO and Sabrina Piersol of Carbondale, CO. He had one grandchild, Desmond T. Jones of Bethel, CT, and many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Greenwich, at 10:30 am, with a Celebration of Life immediately following at the Greenwich Historical Society. Interment will be private and arrangements are being handled by Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home in Greenwich.