Brian L Clarke

We are broken hearted to announce on December 10, 2023, Brian L Clarke, has peacefully passed away surrounded by his beloved family at the young age of 68 on his Eagles Sunday Funday.

Brian is survived by his devoted wife Maureen Clarke (nee Bealer) of 43 years. Beloved father to Brian Clarke (Sarah), Joseph Clarke (Rachel), and Colleen Muraresku (Michael). A proud and amazing Pop Pop to Samantha, Seamus, Sean, Spencer, Gabriel, Dean, and Cole. An incredible brother to Thomas, Warren, Michael, and Catherine. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Dolores, and his siblings Dolores John and Paul.

Brian was born and raised in the Kensington Area of Philadelphia. He spent his career working in the sanitation department of Philadelphia providing for his family and driving throughout the city for 41 years. Brian's love was his family and friends. No matter who you were he was there to lend a helping hand. He and his wife are longtime parishioners of St. Cecilia's Church. He was a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. In his 9 years of retirement he enjoyed traveling and spending summers at the Jersey Shore with his family. Some of his joys in life included his love for animals his dog Thor, Disney, horseshoes, swimming in the ocean, scratch offs, reading, music, cold beer, cherry Pepsi, playing cards, making cheesecakes as a gift to give others and having a great time with his family & friends. While Brian had many achievements, his family was the most important thing in his life, and he held them above all else. He met the love of his life on April 1st 1978.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Tuesday December 19, 2023 at 10:30 am, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 am at St. Cecilia Church 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia PA 19111.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian's honor can be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center who cared so well for him or the NICU at Holy Redeemer Hospital who cared so well for his grandsons.