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Brian Coffey Obituary
Brian was the proud father of sons Samuel Aaron and Timothy Thomas. So precious, Sam and Marci's beautiful daughters Addison Bronson and Ava Sloane. Born in New Haven Connecticut on Christmas Eve 1942 to Thomas Francis and Margaret Rose Kennedy Coffey. Sharing those beginnings - stalwart Thomas William, Brenda, Ellen and Johnny - parents and grandparents, uncles and aunts to loving, caring and ever blossoming families.
Countless treasured lifelong friendships - from parochial grammar through high school, an intrepid band of college fraternity brothers, resolute colleagues from a rewarding corporate life and for over 40+ years, valued Pine Orchard neighbors.
Brian was in many ways a renaissance man, perhaps better suited to an earlier time ... a seafaring Celt at heart, ever appreciative of skilled craftmanship with respectful admiration for innate talent and wisdom. An earnest regard for honest integrity and genuine quality of character.
After winter passes, Brian's family is planning a celebration of his life. For now, the universe seems sadly emptier. With sincere gratitude for your kind words of sympathy and gracious condolences.
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