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Brian TRIPP Obituary

TRIPP, Brian T. Brian T. Tripp, 43, of Manchester, died Sunday (April 24, 2011) at home. Born in New Hartford, NY on March 7, 1968, son of Roger and Carol (Hardick) Tripp of South Windsor, he had lived in Booneville, NY before moving to Manchester six years ago. Brian retired from the Connecticut Army National Guard as Master Sergeant of 23 years and a U.S. Army Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He enjoyed racing his car, sports and helping others and will be missed by all who knew him. Much of his time was spent teaching and mentoring students at Cheney Tech in conjunction with the National Guard. In addition to his parents he leaves three children, Nicholas, Ashley and Andrew Tripp of South Windsor; two brothers, Mark Tripp and his wife, Christine of Vernon and David Tripp of Manchester; and his niece and nephews Chelsea, Dylan and Ethan Tripp. He was predeceased by a brother, Roger G. Tripp, Jr. as well as his grandparents David and Evelyn Tripp, as well as Marion and Vernon Hardick. The funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 993 Main St., South Windsor. Burial with military honors will be held at the State of Connecticut Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. His family will receive friends Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post 14, 114 West Street, Vernon, CT 06066. For online expressions of sympathy please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 27, 2011.

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Leonard B Glasser, CW5-CT RET

April 21, 2019

Remembered on this Easter

June 17, 2011

Davey and Markie,

The days go by and it is like it was yesterday, but it wasn't. My heart feels like yesterday. All my love to both of you.Once he called me Uncle Jim's jewel,HE (BRIAN) was a rare jewel ..... difficult to find and impossible to replace, Happy Fathers Day Bri.
Love Aunt Gail

adam bellizzi

May 18, 2011

Im saddened to of just heard of brian tripps passing he was a good man and will be missed greatly but not forgotten. Our deepest condolences goes out to his children and family. From adam and carlo bellizzi at vacuums unlimited

Tom Frascino

May 15, 2011

Nick,
My sympathy for the loss of your dad.
Tom Frascino

Nicholas T. Tripp

May 14, 2011

Dad,
Not a day goes by that i dont miss you. I sit here and think about the good times, the bad times, the times that could have been. I need you back here. There is so much more i wanted to do. I just hope your a peace now. Just remember i love you!!
Nick

Christine Tripp

May 3, 2011

Mark,Dave,Carol,Roger,Nick,Ashley,Andrew and to the Entire Tripp Family,

Don't think of him as gone away--
his journey's just begun
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.

And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost--
and he was loved so much.

Brian, you were loved by many and presence will be missed forever.

With Much Love Christine

The Epstein Family

May 3, 2011

To Andy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have been and will continue to be on our minds and in our hearts. May you gain strength from your many friends and comfort from good memories of special times with your father. It's clear that he touched many lives and will not be forgotten.

The Wolff Family

May 2, 2011

My family and I were neighbors of Brian's and were lucky to have recently met him. What a great guy. It was great to have talked to him at length when he came over to introduce himself recently. We were so shocked to hear of his passing. We have all of you his family and friends in our prayers as you go through this time and the coming years. May God comfort you as only HE can.

MSG Rafael Ortiz

May 2, 2011

Brian, so sorry to hear this sad news you will be missed, not to many like you!!! Love you brother!!!

Ray Ortiz

Christine Shannon

May 1, 2011

To Brian's memory and to his family...
I wish I had taken more time to truly delve into the man Brian was. I was humbled to be in his presence because he had accomplished so much. He was, truly, a great man and had so much to be proud of. I only wish he were still here so I could tell him how much knowing him meant to me. I feel like I did not give him the credit he was due while he was still with us. I will miss you Bri........You were a good friend and an inspiration to all. I hope you are watching us and know how much you are missed. Thanks to David for the eulogy that opened my eyes to how wonderful he was. Love, in spirit, always.

Chickey & Chuck Barrera

May 1, 2011

Brian,
Chuck and I will miss our friend so much, you were a big part of our lives. Hope you know how much we loved you my friend. You will be in our hearts forever! RIP

Leanne Buden

April 29, 2011

Brian,
I know you are watching down on everyone and saw how many people's lives you've touched over the years. You raised three amazing children and I know they will always keep you in their hearts. Rest in Peace. Love, always and forever.

Lisa Biedermann

April 29, 2011

We were so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. Please accept our condolences, and we pray that you find comfort in the good memories you hold in your hearts.

Lisa and Ralph Biedermann

THe Merritt Family

April 29, 2011

THe Merritt family, Wilmington, NC. holds your family in our thoughts and prayers. Brian spoke often of his three kids. He was very proud of you and loved you very much. He was a terrific neighbor and we are grateful to have known him.

Dean Yatrousis

April 29, 2011

To the Family and Friends of Brian Tripp: My Deepest Sympathies. Brian, Rest in Peace my Friend.

David & Christine Pelletier

April 29, 2011

To the Tripp family My Wife and I shared many good times with Brian and your family. It is really hard to believe that he gone. We will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Noel McGuinness

April 29, 2011

To the Tripp family,

The hearts of my family and I go out to all of you during this trying time. I wish there was something more I could do or say to comfort you. I like to think that all Brian's great works have now earned him an early trip back home to paradise where you'll all meet once again...

-SSG Noel McGuinness & family

Ivan Woods

April 29, 2011

God Bless his soul, Brian legacy will live forever , My condolence and Blessing to the Tripp family

Michelle Angel-Tedford

April 28, 2011

To the Tripp family,
Though I didn't know Brian as well as Roger Sr, Dave and Mark, I'm sure he was just a great man and friend as all you were. I am sorry to hear of your loss and enjoying knowing you all as I grew up in South Windsor and hung out at your home w/Dave & Vinny. God Bless you and keep you in his hands.

Chris Markell

April 28, 2011

To my soldier Brian may all your days be filled with happiness now and hope you are at peace. My heart hurts more than I can stand..........
I Loved you so much.

I will never be the same

Teri Moreno

April 28, 2011

Dave and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that we all are thinking of you. We miss having you around the "Hood". Please stop by again, you are always welcome! Sending you love and hugs, Teri, Gary, Mariah, Cody, and Kyle Moreno. Broad Brook CT

stan zimnoch

April 28, 2011

great friend will miss you life is too short may you rest in pease your friend stan z

Bill Krawski Sr

April 28, 2011

God bless the Tripp family. They are the village oaks of providing and protecting with a strong helping hand

Ashleigh

April 28, 2011

Brian, you are truly missed. I will never forget all the things you did for me with the lodge and how you would bring snacks into the office at work, always with a smile. You will live on in the hearts and memories of everyone who knew you.

April 28, 2011

To The Tripp Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe Miller & family

William Blake

April 28, 2011

Brian helped to set me on the path to become the NCO I am. I will continue to grow in hope of honoring the foundation he helped me build.

April 28, 2011

NICK, ASHLEY, AND ANDY,
I HOPE YOU REMEMBER YOU HAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO WILL LISTEN AND CARE, WHICH I AM SURE YOU HAVE FOUND OUT ALREADY. I READ THIS AND I THINK IT FITS, " IT TAKES A LITTLE DARKNESS FOR US TO SEE THE STARS, AND A WHOLE LIFETIME TO REACH THEM." DON'T GIVE UP.
LOVE, UNCLE JIM, AND AUNT GAIL

Lynn Lowry

April 28, 2011

I am forever thankful to be able to say Brian and I were friends. Brian, you are truly missed and the world is a sadder place because you are no longer with us. For those of us whose heart you have touched, you will remain alive forever and have left us with a priceless gift that some will never know. I love you my friend.

roy flanagan

April 28, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

RUTH & TOM

April 28, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kimberly (Kobylanski) Johnson

April 28, 2011

From the Kobylanski family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian, may you rest peacefully, and thank you for all the chats-was good to speak after all these years.

Ed Dettore

April 28, 2011

Serving with Brian in Afghanistan made me a better NCO. I am honored to have known him.

Dave Morin

April 28, 2011

Dave,
I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Stay strong.

April 28, 2011

So sorry to hear about Brian, an honorable man who will be greatly missed. May he rest in the loving arms of our Lord and know the great love He has for him.

Our love and prayers are with his family.
Donna Begley and Kelly Kubasek

George Tremblay

April 28, 2011

sincere sympathies to the family. I know he will be missed and I am glad to have known him. MSG Tremblay (retired)

Raymond Beausoleil

April 28, 2011

I am truly saddened by the news of Brian's death. Brian and I have worked together on many military and youth programs. He will be sorely missed by his military and civilian peers. Brian was a close friend and mentor. Good bye old friend, rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family members. Ray and Sandi Beausoleil.

Doreen Silva

April 28, 2011

My Dearest Brian, The next few days our family and friends will try and find a way to say our goodbye to you.I sit here wishing i could see your smile in person and not through all these pictures. I thank you for the lifetime of memories. You Were An Honorable Man. You Will Be greatly Missed By all. You Will Always be in my heart and i will carry our mermories with me till we meet again. I Love You.Rest In Peace

Kathy Rizzo

April 28, 2011

Please accept our sincere sympathies at your loss and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy Rizzo, SWHS

MSG Guy Bradstreet

April 27, 2011

To the Tripp Family,
Brian and I shared many days together from Cheney Tech to joining the CTARNG. Brian and I worked together for many years. I will miss a friend, fellow soldier and NCO. May God grant you all peace as Brian joins the ranks of heaven. Our prayers are filled for you this time of sorrow.

jabbar Abdul-Fatah

April 27, 2011

To the God we belong to God we return.Our sympathy goes out to the Tripp family.

Len Glasser, CW5-CT

April 27, 2011

Fond Memories
Shared Experience
May the Lord receive this Soldiers soul and grant him eternal peace. I will keep him in my prayers and thoughts forever

April 27, 2011

Nick, Ashley, & Andy,

We want you to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family,

With love and friendship,
Tracey & Doug Nation and family

Margot and Michael Hurley

April 27, 2011

To the Tripp family, please accept our heartfelt sorrow on the loss of Brian, we only knew him for a short time, we will miss him.

April 27, 2011

Dear Dave and family,

So sorry to hear about Brian. You have our deepest sympathies and prayers.

John and Melissa Weaver

April 27, 2011

To the Tripp family, We were sorry to hear of your loss. The thought of many are with you at this time of sorry.

James Anastasio, Commander American Legion,
South Windsor Ct.

Kimberly (Kobylanski) Johnson

April 27, 2011

From the Kobylanski family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian, may you rest peacefully, and thank you for all the chats-was good to speak after all these years.

Paul & Natasha Hensel

April 27, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the Tripp family and friends.

Donald J. McCarthy, Jr.

April 27, 2011

Dear Dave:

Sorry to read about the death of your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Don McCarthy

Joe and Linda Allsop

April 27, 2011

Our deepest sympathy. Gods grace and peace to you.

The Pilatti Family

April 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tripp Family at such a difficult time in your lives.

CSM Christine

April 27, 2011

From the soldiers and leadership of G Company, 2-104th. We wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Tripp family. Mark was one of my platoon sergeants as well as a good friend during our tour in Afghanistan. He will be missed.

Carrie

April 27, 2011

To Brian's Family and to Chris,
I am so sorry for your loss of Brian. I wish you all peace as you go through this incredibly difficult time in your lives. Chris, I know you loved him very much...and he knew that too!

Michael Easter

April 27, 2011

My deepest condolences on the loss of Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kathy Stewart Brasefield

April 27, 2011

To the entire Tripp Family, sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Remember that memories last forever and to speak of them often...

Carlos Velasquez

April 27, 2011

My sincere and deepest sympathy,

Very sorry for your loss and please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Carlos Velasquez

Dentzau Family

April 27, 2011

Dear Tripp Family: May we send our deepest sympathy at this time and say that our thoughts and prayers have been with you.

MARK VAILLANCOURT

April 27, 2011

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOU LOSS, WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS.

April 27, 2011

To My Family,
Jim and Myself I truly sorry for the loss of Brian. "When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile."
All our love, Uncle Jim and Aunt Gail

Michelle Hamilton

April 27, 2011

To the Tripp family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home

April 27, 2011

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

kim gallucci

April 27, 2011

To family and friends of Brian Tripp i'm so truly sorry for you're loss

Shalonda Glisson

April 27, 2011

Sorry to hear about this tragic even that has sorrowed many. May God be of peace to you in your time of many tears.

Peace and Blessings to you?

Ashley Tripp

April 27, 2011

Thank you to everyone who has thought about my family. You all will be in our hearts forever.

I miss you so much. The Boys and I love you more than anything and will miss you always. Your our dad forever and always.You have taught us how to be strong and become our own person. You taught us how to fight for what we belive in. You taught us civilians how to be soldiers. Dad, No matter what words were said or what was not mentioned please know you were my hero. Love Ash

Kim Messier

April 27, 2011

To the Tripp family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I went to elementary school with Mark in South Windsor and worked with Brian at Cheney. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Kimberly Messier

Michele Brown-Quinn

April 27, 2011

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Dillon-Orduz

April 27, 2011

To the entire Tripp Family, I am sorry to hear about Brian. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this diffcult time.

Diana Boucher

April 27, 2011

To the Tripp family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tommy, Diana, Kenize and Ryan Boucher

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