Brian F. Igoe

Brian Francis Igoe, 70, peacefully passed away on December 16 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born June 5, 1953, Brian grew up in Watertown, MA and was a graduate of Watertown High School and UMass Amherst. Brian had a successful business career and was an accomplished athlete, notably running his fastest marathon time of 2:20:20 in the 1983 Boston Marathon - and we know Brian is smiling down from above with this detail being in the first paragraph of his obituary.

Brian lived an active, adventurous life. After college, he traveled the world and passed his love of travel, appreciation of world cultures, and zest for life to all of his children. Brian was a champion runner, avid road and mountain biker and, as an adult, fell in love with skiing and snowboarding. Throughout his life, Brian coached countless youth sports including over 20 years coaching skiing and snowboarding at Stratton Mountain in Vermont, all while maintaining a successful marketing career. Never one to sit still, the bicycle was Brian's preferred mode of transportation. He was famous for biking seemingly impossible distances, including pedaling to the hospital for the birth of (at least) one of his children. Brian's passion for biking was only matched by his enthusiasm for biking attire. May we all have the same courage he displayed in fearlessly donning spandex, regardless of the venue or occasion.

Brian loved music, being outdoors, dogs, adventures with friends, and devouring a pint of ice cream in one sitting. With Brian's passing, we also mourn the loss of Brigham's Ice Cream, as Brian's patronage likely sustained it. Brian was a devoted father, shuttling his children around New England for various soccer games, ski races, and social events. During his final year of life, he reflected that his most cherished memories were mountain biking with Danny in Moab, UT, hiking with Colin in the Himalayas of Nepal, and skydiving with Tory - each combining his two great loves: adventure and his children.

In his later years, Brian's greatest joy was his grandchildren. He delighted in spending time with them, awestruck by every milestone from their first smile to learning to ride a bike. Despite the progression of Alzheimer's, he loved listening to them read and he never failed to leave them puzzled by his disappearing coin trick. He demonstrated patience, love, and admiration in every interaction. They will miss him dearly.

Brian is survived by his three children and their spouses: Daniel Igoe and Julia Ludwig of New York, NY; Colin and Molly Igoe of Dorset, VT; Victoria and George Barton of Canton, MA and his six beloved grandchildren: Madeline and William Igoe; MacQuarrie, Harry, and Angus Igoe; and Lucy Barton. He is also survived by his siblings Daniel Igoe, Kevin Igoe, Linda Dalaskey, and Stephen Igoe; and countless cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Daniel and Marion Igoe, and his sister Mary Beth Milliken.

All are warmly invited to a remembrance and celebration of Brian's life on January 6, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 258 Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA. Reception and celebration to follow at 12:30pm at Trillium Canton, 100 Royall Street, Canton, MA. Attire can be joyful and - of course - biking spandex is encouraged. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Brian Igoe's name.