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Brian Aliff Obituary

Brian Edward Aliff, 62 of Lorain passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was a part of the Elyria High football team in high school, and was inducted into the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame in 1981. He was a proud US Navy veteran, having served as a boiler technician. He was awarded the Sea Service Deployment ribbon with one bronze star, and the Navy Expeditionary Medal with one bronze star. Brian worked as a metal finisher at Eberhard Manufacturing for 28 years. He enjoyed going to Cedar Point, and fishing and spending time in the outdoors. Brian was a great singer and loved his chocolate lab Brutus and black cat MooMoo.
Left behind to mourn his absence are his loving wife of almost 31 years, Kimberly (nee Fulton); his son, Brandon; 2 brothers, Charles (Peggy) Aliff and their son, Nicholas, and Eric (Bridget) Aliff and their daughter, Bethany (Anthony) Mastroianni and their son, Giovanni; aunts and uncles, Debbie and Bill Eyedam and their children, Nicole (William) Moujaes, Matthew (Ciara), Sherry (Larry, deceased) Sabe, and Thomas (Joyce) Sabe; cousins, Bonnie, Bill and Brian; and special cousins Lisa Taylor (Harvey) and Jennifer Turner (Eldie) and their children Levi and Vivienne Turner. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Marian Ailiff (Sabe).
The family will receive friends at the Reichlin Roberts Bollinger Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria on Tuesday, May 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, and on Wednesday, May 21 from 9:00 - 10:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am. The burial with military honors will take place at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Wednesday at 12:15 pm. Please meet at the cemetery at noon.
The family would like to say a special thanks to Autumn Aegis and Stein Hospice (An affiliate of Hospice of Western Reserve) for the wonderful care they provided to Brian.
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Published by Cleveland.com from May 15 to May 18, 2025.

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Kellie McGowan

May 24, 2025

I met Brian because of a car accident ..... his .... I was a witness & 1st on scene ! .... Over the years it was a
Point of humor to both of us ! Though we went years without speaking FB was our reconnection .... Brian had some great advice & conversations with me via the internet . " just remember KeL ; tomorrow´s a new day with another chance to see & do it all over again " ......
R.I.P my friend

Luis Rosario

May 19, 2025

My condolences to Brians family i was a coworker of his and he is was a great guy, we've had many good conversations and i will not forget them.
May he be at peace in heaven

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Matt Gabor

May 17, 2025

Chuck and family. I am sorry for your loss.

Bill Aliff

May 16, 2025

Brian and his brothers are my 1st cousins. Their dad was my dad's brother, they would come as a family back in the 70's and stay on St. Pete Beach. Brian especially loved bass fishing in our backyard, he and I would hit the lake in a small boat and fish some more. I loved him and was glad I reconnected with him on FB. My heart goes out to his bride and son, as well as his brothers and their families.

Kathy O Brien Engel

May 16, 2025

Condolences and prayers

Cathy gray

May 16, 2025

Kim , Brandon and family
My sincere condolences for the loss of Brian. I only met him a few times but those time I can could tell he was a great human being. I I enjoyed the conversation we had. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers
Cathy turner family friend

Dean allen

May 16, 2025

Great man to work beside. I will miss you brother

Tina

May 16, 2025

Brandon,
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers, I am so sorry for your loss.

Tina(Meijer)

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May 15, 2025

Thank you for your very brave service to our country !

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