Brian P. Bissey

1953 - 2023

Brian Paul Bissey, 70, of Coopersburg, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 3, 2023. Known for his devotion to family, sense of humor, and love for sports and the outdoors, Brian lived a life full of laughter, friendship, and love. He was happiest relaxing at the Jersey Shore wearing a Phillies baseball hat with a beer or ice cream in hand. He loved his wife of 46 years, Andi, and his two children – Bryn and Sean – more than anything.

Brian was born on March 31, 1953, in Allentown, PA to parents Elizabeth Mills Bissey and Paul Dean Bissey Jr. As a child growing up in Coopersburg, he enjoyed playing sports, hanging out with his brother Bret, and fishing/boating with his grandfather and dad on the Delaware River. He was a well-known 3-sport varsity athlete at Southern Lehigh High School including starting as point guard for multiple years on the basketball team. He graduated with a degree in English from Dickinson College – where he was also a devoted member of Sigma Chi fraternity and played football – and, later, with a Juris Doctor from Temple University. He had a successful career as a lawyer for over 35 years, first at Blue Cross and Mack Trucks, and then at Victaulic Company, where he served as Vice President, General Counsel.

Brian met his wife, Andi, during their freshman year at Dickinson college during a spontaneous, but serendipitous snowball fight on Morgan Field. After getting married in 1977, they lived in Allentown and Catasauqua, before settling for the last 20 years in Coopersburg, PA. They welcomed their daughter, Bryn, in 1991 and their son, Sean, in 1993. First as a couple, and then with their family, Brian and Andi shared many adventures in places as far-flung as the Greek Isles and Costa Rica – but some of their happiest times were spent at their beach house in Stone Harbor, NJ or around the backyard pool. He especially loved dogs and his current rescue dog, James, will miss him dearly. He coached both of his children in soccer and basketball and was a lifelong fan of Philly sports teams (not always an easy job, but luckily, he was able to savor both a World Series and Superbowl win in the last few years).

Brian was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth Bissey and Paul Bissey Jr. and grandparents Paul Dean Bissey Sr./Lillian Miller Bissey and James Mills/Margaret Allan Mills. He is survived by his wife Andi Bissey, children Bryn Snyder (Baird Snyder) and Sean Bissey, brother Bret Bissey (Cindy Bissey), sister-in-law Jodi Betz (Michael Betz), niece Brittany Bissey, nephews Oliver Bissey (Brianna Bissey), Grant Bissey, and grand-niece Ella Bissey, as well as other cousins, family members, and many caring friends.

Services: A viewing will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus, PA. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in the funeral home.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the PSPCA, in memory of Brian Bissey (https://www.pspca.org/tribute-memorial-gifts).