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Brian Macken Obituary
Brian graduated from Greenwich High School in 2009. Brian was a talented athlete who loved to play Ice Hockey. He and his teammates won the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference Championship in his senior year at Greenwich High. He was also an Eagle Scout. Brian attended Indiana University where he was a sophomore.
Brian is survived by his parents Thomas E. Macken, Jr, and Laura M. Fox, and his brothers Craig, Paul, and Eric. He is also survived by his grandmothers Pauline Fox of Sacramento California and Antoinette Macken, of Rockville Centre, NY, his aunts and uncles, Denyse and James Nishio, Susan Fox, Kathleen and David Mooney, Eileen and Timothy Hogan, and Christine and Gregory Moran, and his cousins. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, John J. Fox, and Thomas E. Macken.
Brian was surrounded by many wonderful friends who meant to so much to him. He had a passion for life and was blessed to have such a large circle of friends with whom he enjoyed spending time with. Many might also recall seeing Brian at Rinaldi's in Cos Cob or A&P Fresh in Riverside where he worked part time. When you think of Brian remember his smile and that famous "Brian Macken Hug".
Calling hours will be Sunday, January 23rd, from 3:00-7:00 PM and Monday, January 24th from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Leo P Gallagher Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Agnes Church in Greenwich, CT on Tuesday, January 25th at 10AM.
If you would like to make a contribution in Brian's memory, you may make a donation to the Brian Macken Memorial Scholarship. Checks should be made payable to the Greenwich Scholarship Association (memo: Brian Macken), c/o United Way of Greenwich, One Layfayette Court, Greenwich, CT 06830.
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The Cody Family
January 31, 2011
To the Macken family,
We are all so saddened by Brian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Wendy Odabashian
January 30, 2011
Laura and family, I am so saddened for your loss, and regret i was unable to make it to the wake. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you at this time. God Bless You and Your Family and may he keep you strong and remembering all the good times you had with your first boy.
Danica Ramsey-Brimberg
January 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Macken family at this time.
Susan Bawol
January 28, 2011
Brians family. We are so saddened by the passing of your beautiful boy. May God give you strength to get through this very difficult journey. Brian is a wonderful young man who will be missed by many.
The Bawols
Cos Cob, CT
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Carmela Jones(maiden Pedicini)
January 26, 2011
My mom is cousins with his Grandmother Anne, I know her. I want to say I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.
Rosie Edelston
January 25, 2011
To the Macken family,
My thoughts are with you all.
Brian lived his life to the fullest, for sure. I remember knowing him from way back, and I'll always remember him fondly. Now at every one of his brothers' hockey games, just look up, and he'll be sitting front row in that huge hockey rink in the sky cheering them on.
Richard McManus
January 25, 2011
To the Macken Family,
There are no adequate words, but please know your family and Brian are in our prayers. Our son was a classmate and friend of Brian's at IU and he thought Brian was a good, wonderful young man. God Bless and watch over you.
Paul Prisco
January 25, 2011
Tommy, Laura and the boys,
We are very saddened by the passing of Brian. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to the entire Macken family.
Paul, Karen and Andrew Prisco
Teresa Stroman
January 25, 2011
Laura & Family - My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God give you the strength during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
January 25, 2011
To the Macken Faimly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ricky Wolfe and the staff at WOLFE'S CLEANERS
Denyse Layne
January 24, 2011
Tom, Laura and the boys my prays and thoughts are with you.
Denyse Layne, Brooklyn New York
Pete Prisco
January 24, 2011
Tommy, Laura and boys,
I can't tell you how saddened we were to hear of Brian's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pete and Casey Prisco
Ross Lawson
January 24, 2011
To the Macken family,
I am so sorry for your loss, Brain was a great friend to me and my thoughts are really with you guys. If there is anything I can do to help please feel free to contact me.
-Ross Lawson
January 24, 2011
Laura & Tom,
Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
Dan D'Arinzo
Mary Wright
January 24, 2011
Dear Laura,
I am so sorry to hear about Brian and you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad and tragic time. May the memories of Brian and the light he brought to your lives live on forever.
Mary Wright
Ann Moravick
January 24, 2011
Laura, Tom and Boys,
Prayers, thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to you at this particularly sorrowful time.
Love to you,
Annie Moravick
Adline Isaac-Christie
January 24, 2011
To Laura & Family - My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God give you strength during this difficult time and may he continue to bless you and your family.
Victoria Sokol
January 24, 2011
Dear Laura, Tom, Craig, Paul and Eric - Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Victoria and Steve Sokol and Alexander and Marina Moeser
Debbie Abrahms
January 24, 2011
Dear Laura, Tom, Craig, Paul & Eric,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May the love and support of your family and friends bring you comfort. May Brian's beautiful smile and cherished memories fill your hearts with love forever.
All our love,
Debbie, Paul, Jackie & Brittany
Russ Terry
January 24, 2011
Laura & family - I'm sorry I can't be there. Please express my deepest condolences. If there's ever anything I can do, please let me know.
Jenkins-Sams Alena
January 24, 2011
Laura, your family is in my prayers. May God grant you the strength to get through this time.
January 24, 2011
To Laura, Tom and Family - May God's love be with you, as are our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Thom and Anita Field
January 23, 2011
From those who did not know you personally but know how you were loved by others - May perpetual light shine upon you!
Alice McKeon
January 23, 2011
Dear Laura, Tom, Craig, Paul and Eric:
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
With our deepest sympathy,
The McKeon family
Jackie Parke Devich
January 23, 2011
Though we haven't seen the Macken family since 2001 when our family came to visit in CT, we think of you often. We have such fond memories of our fun times together over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love, The Devich Family - Jackie, Joe, Lauren and Betsy
January 23, 2011
Laura, Tom and Family: I can't begin to tell you how saddened we were to hear of Brian's passing. We know your family support and deep faith will guide you through this difficult time. Please know we are thinking of all of you and will always remember the fond memories we have from North Mianus and St. Agnes.
With our love and condolences,
Rosemary Toscano, Anthony & Jenna Parelli
Heather Bray
January 23, 2011
Our hearts go out to you all during this very difficult time. May your wonderful memories of Brian help pull you through. Sadly, Heather Bray & Family
January 23, 2011
Brian,
I will miss that smile of youres and the hugs you always gave me.
Love Sandy Yaeger (Non, Mark Longos Grandmother)
January 23, 2011
Dearest Brian I have known you since you were four years old. I picture you now as ... the smiling four year old with a big heart... Love leaves memories that no one can steal and this is what you had in your life, an abundance of love. Gone too soon.
Yvonne Stephens
nancy watson
January 23, 2011
There are no words to express our grief for all of you. I'm sure it is a comfort to know how much your family is surrounded by a community that loves you and will be there to support you. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Michael Ginise
January 23, 2011
Brian was my friend since North Mianus School. He will be missed by all.
mark longo
January 23, 2011
Brian we will always love you! you will live on in the longo familys hearts forever!
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