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BORN
1990
DIED
2022
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Cressona, Pennsylvania
Brian Rich Obituary
Brian was born in Reading, PA on February 17, 1990, a son of Martha Mills Rich and companion Patrick Farrell, of Kempton, and Brian R. Rich Sr. and wife Valerie of Saucon Valley.
Brian was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School Class of 2008.
Brian was owner, manager, and visionary of Famous Reading Outdoors of Schuylkill and Northumberland Counties, the popular destination for ATV, dirt bike, UTV and mountain bike enthusiasts, and general manager of Lehigh Fuels, Whitehall, PA.
Brian is survived by his fiancee Steven I. Solis of Berwyn.
Also survived by a sister, Eleanor Rich Silvia, wife of Charles I. Silvia, of East Greenwich, RI; a brother, William, fiancee of Lauren Parisi, of Orwigsburg, a niece Clover D. Silvia, 3 step brothers Jack Stoffey, Brennan Farrell and Justin Ridge, and 2 step sisters Lauren Stoffey and Clare Farrell.
Brian was special to many people. He was a loving and generous fiancee, grandson, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, and boss. He had a whip-smart sense of humor and loved making people laugh. He loved haircuts, shoes, football, the outdoors, FRO, adventure, his fiancee, family, friends, co-workers, and his country. He looked forward to his future business plans, his wedding, to becoming a dad, traveling, and to a long, happy, healthy, and laughter-filled life with his loved ones. Brian leaves a cherished and indelible mark on all our lives and we are forever changed by his passing. He would want us to remember him and to live our own lives with love, playfulness, and enthusiasm. No regerts.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 4th at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville, PA.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9 - 11 AM at St. Patricks Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Safer Streets Tamaqua, saferstreetstamaqua.com.
Internment is private at the convenience of the family.
Ebling Stabingas Funeral Home Cressona is in charge of arrangements
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South Penn Enduro Roders
September 23, 2023
Hard to believe, it's been only a year
Wala
October 4, 2022
Krista Borowski
October 4, 2022
Such a sad loss. Brian was more of a brother to me than a boss. If you were ever around to hear us talk, you know exactly why! Deepest sympathy to the Rich family and Steve
Jojo Rebimbas
October 1, 2022
Steve and the Rich family has my deepest sympathy. He was a great boss and an even better man. He embodied all the good you could ever imagine finding in a person. Brian will be deeply missed by everyone whose life he touched. He made a mark on this world in the short time he was here. Taken way too soon.
Jojo Rebimbas
Chelsea Frydrych
September 30, 2022
Brian, you were a great manager, friend, and a kind-hearted person. You will be so greatly missed by so many people.
Mike Albarell
September 30, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family-Lynn and Mike Albarell
Cassandre Mills Klein
September 29, 2022
Deepest sympathies during this unimaginably difficult time.
Cassie Mills Klein
Marco Sanna
September 29, 2022
Brian meant so much to so many different people and his reach extended far beyond what most people would expect. Always looking for ways to help others, that's how I will remember him.
He will forever be missed.
Marco Sanna
Delaware Valley Trail Riders
Jim Laird
September 29, 2022
Far too soon gone my friend.
Brian treated me as a friend and colleague, and I still can't believe that he is gone.
Now we pray for the Rich Family and friends who will mourn and go on living without Brian's presence in their lives.
We were affiliated as consultants working together on the FRO Trail Plan, but we think of Brian as a friend who will be sorely missed.
Rest in peace my friend.
Jim Laird and family
Kellie McDonald
September 29, 2022
Val and Brian, My condolences to you both and to all of Brian's family and loved ones.
Rebekah
September 29, 2022
R.I.P my fellow motorcross friend. My prayers are with you and your loved ones.
May the Angles lead you to paradise and may the Martyr's come and welcome you.
I'm gunna spend the rest the week and weekend riding my dirt bike in your honor my friend. God bless.
Jo Ann Korzenaskie
September 29, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Rich Family, Brian will be missed.
Mark Shea
September 28, 2022
This is a shock to hear. Brian was a huge part of the offroad community and the very reason we had a couple great races at Famous Reading. This is very sad. I offer my sincere condolences for your family.
Tommy Smith
September 28, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the Rich Family.
Jessica Wehr
September 28, 2022
The off-road community has lost a great man and fellow rider. My deepest sympathies to his family, and friends.
Elliott
September 28, 2022
Elliott
September 28, 2022
Elliott
September 28, 2022
Elliott
September 28, 2022
You were a light I always wanted to be around.
Bruce Edelman
September 28, 2022
Brian was a wonderful person and his parents can be proud of the man he became. When Brian hired me he told me he wanted me to stay till I was 80 which showed to me how much he valued his employees. It felt more like a father son relationship than a boss employee relationship. Brian you will truly be missed and it will be difficult going forward without you here. I will always think of you fondly. Bruce Edelman
frank berucci
September 28, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Glen & Heather Marino
September 28, 2022
Deepest sympathy to all of Brian´s family, fiancée and friends.
D Porzi
September 28, 2022
Deepest sympathy to the whole Famous Reading Outdoors family along with the Rich family. You will be missed.
Mark Chunko
September 28, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Brian was an awesome boss and friend! He will be truly missed at Lehigh Fuels. My deepest sympathy.
Steve Marcus
September 28, 2022
Brian it was my honor to know you. Your vision of what Famous Reading Offroad is, and will be, was remarkable. It's our loss that you are gone too soon. I want to convey my sympathies to the Rich Family and your fiance.
maggie shellhammer
September 28, 2022
brian, i will miss hearing your phone calls into rac and joking around. you will be remembered in many ways and by many people. may god be with your family at this time of need. my thoughts and prayers are sent their way.
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