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Brenner EUGENIDES Obituary

EUGENIDES, Brenner Fillmore
Brenner Fillmore Eugenides, 26, died at Brooklyn (New York) Hospital on Wednesday. Brenner was loved deeply by his parents, Brent Eugenides of Groton, and Kim Harty of Bar Harbor, Maine, his step-mother, Robyn Hoffmann of Groton, and his sister, Kallie Eugenides and her partner, Michael Branciforte, of Bar Harbor. Brenner was the inspired lead guitarist of Broken Glow, which is based in Brooklyn. In addition, he was a gifted soundstage and recording technician. Brenner's passions included travel, skateboarding, cooking, snowboarding, visiting the race track, cats, and "all things New York." Due to his physical beauty, wit, and wry sense of humor, Brenner was usually the center of attention as soon as he walked into a room. His passage is felt deeply by his band mates who were more than friends to him, and all members of the musical community in Brooklyn. This young successor to Jimmy Page and Slash will be missed by all who ever heard him play the guitar. Brenner will stay "forever young" in our hearts. Brenner was born in Grosse Pointe, MI, on Nov. 6, 1985. He graduated from the Regional Hebron, Andover, and Marlborough (RHAM) High School in 2003 and received his associate's degree, magna cum laude, from the Hartford Conservatory in Hartford. In addition to the family mentioned earlier, Brenner is survived by his grandparents, Wanda Eugenides, Contoocook, NH, Fillmore Harty, Portsmouth, NH, and Jean Harty, Franklin, ME. Brenner was the beloved nephew of Jan Eugenides, Washington, OR; Jeffrey Eugenides, Princeton, NJ; Collin Harty, Stafford Springs; Drew Harty, Treadwell, NY, and Dr. Heather Hoffmann, Lancaster, PA. Brenner was adored by his cousins Anna Harty, Georgia Eugenides, Joel Eugenides, Jenna Eugenides, Alicia Eugenides, Ella Theuer, and Sam Davis. His family would like to thank the staff of Brooklyn Hospital.
Family members will celebrate his life in a private gathering on Saturday in Groton. A musical celebration of Brenner's life will take place later this year. For more information, please visit the Facebook page of Broken Glow. Charitable contributions may be made in Brenner's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at JDRF.org.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 9, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Brenner EUGENIDES

28 Entries

LouAnn M. Riedel

March 7, 2023

Eternal be your memory. You continue to fly free now with the geese and the angels. Brenner you are forever loved and forever missed, and never leave our hearts.

LouAnn M Riedel

March 6, 2021

Precious Brenner, your heart shall always continue to beat on in all who loved you. Soar with the geese and the angels. Be sure to remain close to your family, allow them to know you are very much present with them. God Bless you!

March 3, 2019

In loving memory of Brenner, always and forever!

LouAnn Marie Riedel

March 3, 2019

Beautiful Brenner, your gorgeous spirit lives on in our hearts forever. I know that you soar the Heavens up there surrounded by the angels, accompanied by Barbaro and many many equine, feline, and canine spirits who adore you. I know you are near, Brenner, when I hear the Canada geese in flight but pausing ever so near to be sure I know it's you, and our beloved, Louie, too :). You are so loved, Brenner, and be sure to let Robyn and Dad, Kallie and Michael, and your precious nephew, Miles, be sure to let them know you truly are very near. Your spirit, your "you", your passion lives on in our hearts forever. Send us that "glow", Brenner. Love you,
always, Lou Ann

LouAnn M. Riedel

March 7, 2013

In Loving and Cherished Memory of young Brenner, each and every day but especially today, 03/07/2013. with love, Lou Ann

Sheena Williams

January 4, 2013

I went to high school with Brenner, but I got to know him better after college when I attended several Broken Glow shows back when they were still in CT. Even though several months have passed, I often think of him sadly, yet quite fondly. My thoughts and best wishes are with his family and friends. Brenner, we grew up together, and we are all in line behind you. We will meet again one day. God bless.

Robyn Hoffmann

March 25, 2012

This note is to confirm that a fund-raiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will be held in tribute to Brenner's memory on Saturday, 04/28/2012. This event will start at 8 PM Eastern Time and will be held at "Spike Hill" in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. Broken Glow and three other bands will participate.

Claire Woolfolk

March 22, 2012

Kim, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sara Ross

March 22, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.

Christina Turmel

March 19, 2012

To Kim & family,

I was deeply sadden by the news of your son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robyn Hoffmann

March 18, 2012

Please accept my thanks and that of Brenner's father, Brent Eugenides, for your comforting words of condolence and tribute to Brenner's memory. Brenner possessed a tremendous joie de vivre; he touched so many lives in a positive manner during his 26 years.
As Iggy Pop would say, Brenner had a lust for life.

Brent, Kallie, and I were with Brenner the first time that he picked up a guitar. That memory is very precious and gives one sustenance to go forward.

Many thanks to each of you. Peace, Robyn Hoffmann

nela remelgado

March 16, 2012

i am sorry for your lost

Mary Beth Nethery

March 15, 2012

My deepest sympathy go out to Brent & Robyn and all his family & friends. I never had the pleasure of meeting Brenner, but I can see that he was a wonderful person and had a great impact on so many peoples lives. I pray for strength for you all to get through this most difficult time.

Millie Vella

March 15, 2012

Kim,
My deepest sympathies.

Millie Vella

March 14, 2012

Dear Kim Harty and family:

We are saddened to learn of your great loss.
Brenner and your family will be in our prayers.
We have accomplished musicians and good young people in our family also.
Kind regards

Larry and Linda Paul
Newburyport Massachusette

Greg Wilkinson

March 12, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

LouAnn M. Riedel

March 12, 2012

Beautiful Brenner, God Bless you! While I did not have the honor of meeting you in person, my heart is filled with all the many treasures your family always shared to me about you.
I know that a very special equine friend was there to greet you at Heaven's gates - spread your wings now, Brenner, and soar with him. Yet here on earth we weep - having to say goodbye to you far too soon.
To Brenner's most special family, and your band of brothers, Broken Glow, I hold each of you close in my heart at this most difficult time.
With love and deepest sympathy . . .

Joe Carter

March 11, 2012

My sincere condolences to Brenner's family. I was his guitar instructor at the Hartford Conservatory. I have nothing but fond memories of Brenner just being this happy kid in his lessons and in the guitar ensemble. R.I.P., Brenner.

Steve Dube

March 11, 2012

Brenner engineered and did the magic work on our CD back 2009. He was thoughtful, bright, and a wonderful man. THe planet is a lesser place without him. May GOD bless him and his family and friends during this time

Carin Beam

March 11, 2012

He played us Freebird on the way home tonight...Such a beautiful soul that I was somehow lucky enough to squeeze...:) Thank you, Brenner, for knowing just when to give everyone strength and comfort today. We love you completely.

Kim Aliczi

March 10, 2012

I got to work with Brenner at Planet of Sound when he recorded our band's CD - he was not only highly talented, he was also one of the nicest guys in the industry. I was so sad to hear he had passed away, please accept my sincere condolences.

Christopher Parsons

March 9, 2012

I also had the great pleasure of working with Brenner at Music and Arts in Avon CT.He was a gifted and kind man.He will be sorely missed.My condolences to his family and loved ones.You will all be in my prayers.

March 9, 2012

Please know you are held close in mind and heart. I am so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend.

Lynne-FOB~CA

Carleen Sova

March 9, 2012

To the loving family of Brenner Eugenides,

May you all find strength and peace during this difficult time...there is a new musical angel in heaven...

With Love and Prayers to you...
Carleen Sova in CA (FOB)

March 9, 2012

The faculty and staff at The Hartford Conservatory loved and respected Brenner very much. He was smart, gifted, funny, and kind. We have nothing but wonderful memories of him. I have received a flood of emails from both students and faculty expressing their deepest sympathy. He will be missed.

Susan Mazer (Dean of Students - Hartford Conservatory)

Erica Greco

March 9, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Brenner for a while. He was an amazing guitarist and teacher. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Carol Waxman

March 9, 2012

Dear Brent and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences upon the loss of your son Brenner. He was extraordinary and irreplaceable and touched the hearts of so many. It would have been our pleasure to have known him.

In loving support and friendship,
Carol and Joe Waxman

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