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BRIAN AMECHE Obituary
BRIAN A.
Over the years Brian worked for TPA Design Group, his own Ameche Architects firm and Marx Okubo. He was particularly proud of the work he did to improve public housing. He was passionate about his wife and family, fishing, good food, music, meditation, reading, football, politics and protecting women's rights. Friends are invited to a Memorial service 2 P.M. Saturday February 22nd, at Main Line Unitarian Church located at 816 S Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA 19333.
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Memories and Condolences
for BRIAN AMECHE
Anna
June 5, 2023
I am 20 minutes in to In Love audiobook and I am so sad that I will not get to meet Brian. I send Amy and all whose lives were touched by Brian my deepest condolences. Clearly our world is less bright without him.
Maggie Jackson
December 4, 2022
"We´re not here for a long time;
We´re here for a good time."
~ Y.A.Davis
Hoping your happy memories of good times have been a comfort during the
100 million heartbeats
since Brian has been gone.
~ maggiejinx
Beth Doucette
October 6, 2020
Brian and I worked together at Marx/Okubo in Farmington. He was a high energy and intelligent person who appreciated a good laugh. Comfort to his family and friends. The photo was taken at a work Christmas party in 2007.
Tim Clemm
May 24, 2020
Brian came out with three friends from the Yale freshman football team to play freshman lacrosse in the spring of '72. Brain and his three hard hitting friends had some great hits on the opposition that spring while adding to the great camraderie of our team. For all of that one could see and sense even then the inner calmness and serenity of the man.
My condolences go out to family and friends.
Tim Clemm
Yale '71
Betty Smith
April 14, 2020
Brian became a friend when we were both members of the same meditation group. His warmth and good will radiated through the room and pervaded the silence. I will always remember him as a warm presence in my life.
John Panaccio
March 8, 2020
I had the pleasure of interacting with Brian on a construction project just outside Philadelphia, where he was the owner's rep for a large institutional lender. Typically in these situations the lender's rep is somewhat adversarial with the builder. Not Brian! He mentored me and my young team in not only building, but in life! In the year we spent building this project, he was extremely generous with his time and patient with us! My condolences to his family and may his WONDERFUL
spirit live on!
Michael Riordan
February 21, 2020
Brian was one of Malvern and Yale's finest : a true scholar - athlete who always led by example and was always a consummate gentleman and professional in everything did . I had the pleasure to be with Brian in school, on sports fields and working summers together on construction sites . Brian treated everyone in every setting with dignity and respect . I had the utmost respect and affection for Brian and will miss him. My prayers are with all Brian's family .
Michael Riordan
Steve, "Smitty" Smith
February 12, 2020
Went to Malvern with Brian and enjoyed his presence always, on and off the field. Brian was smart, accepting, completely open-minded and a lot of fun. Despite being a fierce competitor on the field with the aura to go with it, I never saw Brian unkind, to anyone, at anytime. I regret not seeing more of him over the years as Brian was the kind of person who put a little bounce in your step. His presence was a definite plus in the world.
February 10, 2020
A big man with a gentle heart. He is fondly remembered.
Bill Gontram
Michael Carroll
February 10, 2020
Brian was a great inspiration to me when we attended Malvern Prep together... he was tough and generous - kind and wise - may our memories of him make us gently smile..."
Mike Lucey
February 10, 2020
Condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Ameche family.
Jan Melnik
February 10, 2020
So saddened to learn of Brian's passing a bright light extinguished far too early. We served together on Durham's P&Z Commission for many years. And while we represented different parties, we were always aligned on doing what was best and right in the interest of our residents. We enjoyed many fun times as well over the years summer 'garage' parties that went to all hours with the juke box playing, dinner get-togethers, pool parties... he was always there to lend a helping hand or offer advice when asked (he generously provided one of our sons with a day-long job-shadow as he weighed college/career choice as an engineer or architect). Amy, our hearts go out to you and your family. Brian will be deeply missed.
Sincerely, Ron & Jan Melnik
Philip Lynch
February 8, 2020
I had the good fortune of having Brian as my defensive line coach at Malvern Prep. Brian went there along with his brothers Alan, Michael and Paul.
He was a great guy. He was soft spoken but respected because of his knowledge and unique way of making a point. I was not blessed with size but Brian gave me the confidence to do my best.
My condolences to his wife and kids and the entire Ameche family.
Timothy Strazar
February 8, 2020
Every memory I possess of Brian simply brings a smile to my face & warmth to my heart. Brian - Thank you for making this world a better place. You will be missed by all who had the great good fortune of knowing you.
Jane Mahoney
February 6, 2020
I only knew Brian for a short period of time but he welcomed me with open arms and open heart. He will be missed greatly.
Faith Middleton
February 6, 2020
I love Brian Ameche and Amy Bloom.
February 4, 2020
Ameche, who I referred to as the "Professor" was someone who for me always led by example on the field and off. he always had a smile on his face and was always excited to see his fellow teammates at football events and dinners. I am sadden by the news of his passing but feel blessed that on my journey, called life, we shared a path of being teammates and good friends. May he rest in Peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.
Farewell, My Friend.
Vince Day
James Macdonald
February 4, 2020
I knew Brian only tangentially at Yale through mutual friends, but had the good fortune of sharing a Mindfulness course for a couple of months this past summer where we got to spend some quality time together. He struck me and the group as such an independent-thinking, kind, genuine, and humble person--with a great smile too. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know him better. Prayers for his soul and the solace of his loved ones.
Jim Macdonald
Larry Lazaroff
February 4, 2020
So sorry to learn of Brian's passing. Condolences to the family.
Beth D'Arcy
February 3, 2020
I will miss my big brother dearly. Brian had a kind and generous heart. The delight he took in others made everyone in his presence feel loved, valued and heard. He was the most accepting and nonjudgemental person I ever met. He loved you right where you were. He taught me about unconditional love, listening, acceptance and mindfulness. I am grateful he was in my life. He will be sorely missed.
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