Brian Crilly Obituary
Brian was born on January 13, 1962, in Elizabeth, NJ, to the late Edward Roger Crilly and Muriel Claire Donahue Crilly. He was of the Catholic faith and graduated from the New York Military Academy.
Brian served his country proudly in the United States Army for 20 years. He was active during the Desert Storm war period and earned many distinguished medals including: the Bronze Star medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Star. After his career in the Army, he became a government contractor.
Brian was a sports enthusiast and rooted for the New England s sports teams. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, and reading about military history. He loved his family dearly and will be remembered by his children for his commitment to his military service and for the unending love and belief in them to accomplish great things.
In addition to his parents, Brian was preceded in death by his son, Paul Christopher Crilly.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his son, Colin (fianc Lindsey Bull) Crilly and daughter, Molly Crilly, both of Sanford, NC; three brothers, David Crilly and Mark ( Hilda) Crilly, both of Virginia and Kevin Crilly of California; and three sisters, Gail Crilly (Keith) Short of Vermont, Debra (Nathan) Colman of Delaware, and Sharon Crilly of Virginia.
A Graveside Service with full military honors conducted by the North Carolina National Guard Honor Guard, will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 12:00 PM at the Western Carolina State Veteran s Cemetery, 962 Old US Hwy 70, Black Mountain, NC 28711, conducted by Chaplain Christian Detisch.
The family respectfully requests that any memorial contributions in honor of Brian be made to: 82nd Airborne Division Association, P.O. Box 87482, Fayetteville, NC 28304-7482.
Online condolences may be left at: www.penlandfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Penland Family Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Crilly family with arrangements.
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Jack Serafin
December 17, 2022
"We are all here for a micro instant. We don´t fret about the eternity which preceded us, and we obsess about the eternity to follow. Yet, in the 4fh dimension of time, each moment is also an eternity. For us, mere mortals, the shame is when we waste those moments, as the sum total reverberates forever, happy or sad, as it emanated from the beginning. It is not how long we live which matters, but rather how we live."
On behalf of myself, the family of the New York Military Academy, and his many friends, classmates, fellow alumni, instructors, and admirers, I would like to extend our deepest condolences on your loss. Brian was revered by his peers, especially his classmates at the academy, members of the graduating class of 1980, and earned lifelong respect and admiration of all whom encountered him. His undying support, guidance, and friendship was akin to a lantern in the night. May you be comforted, as we will be, with fond memories of his service and friendship.
Respectfully,
Jack Serafin
NYMA Class of 1966
VP Regiment of Graduates
Jenn Sturgis
September 7, 2022
Shocked and saddened by this news. Thank you for serving our country Brian, may you Rest In Peace. Love Rob and Jenn Sturgis
Carmen Parillo
August 30, 2022
My condolences to the family he was a great man.
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