Brian Blaney

BLANEY

Brian Joseph Blaney, age 49, Burlington, KY, died peacefully on May 20, 2016, surrounded by his family. Brian fought an extraordinarily valiant fight with brain cancer. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Judy, and children, Richard and Erin. Brian graduated from Christendom College with a BS in mathematics and philosophy. He enjoyed a career as a commercial and cargo airline pilot for over 20 years before starting his own successful business, Red Carpet Floor Care. Brian served as a federal flight deck officer with the National Transportation Safety Board. Brian loved God and his family. He enjoyed people and helping others. Brian is survived by his loving wife, Judy, and children, Richard and Erin, at home. He is also survived by his mother, Marjorie Blaney, Madison, WI; brothers Jim (Katie), Grass Lake, MI; Michael, Verona, WI; Paul (Anna), Stoughton, WI; and his sister Diane (Tonu) Tobias, Oregon, WI. Brian is survived by many nieces and nephews. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Richard Edwin Blaney. A Memorial visitation will be held May 28, from 9:00 to 11:00am, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00am, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Burlington, KY. Interment of cremains will be private . A luncheon will take place at Britt Hall after the Committal at Immaculate Heart of Mary. The family would like to thank Dr. Albright and the cancer care team from the Esther Marie Hatton Cancer Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, KY, and Dr. Warnick and the neuro science surgery team at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. The family would also like to thank St. Elizabeth Hospice for the great care given to the Blaney family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to an education fund established for the children at Fifth Third Bank. Linnemann Funeral Home, Burlington is serving the family. www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com. Brian, may you rest in peace wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus Christ. We love you.