Brian Phillip D’Aprix

Brian Phillip D'Aprix, 72, of Schuyler, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 15, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born October 14, 1950, in Utica, son of the late Rosemary Gilloren Bauer and Richard D'Aprix. He was raised in Chadwicks and attended Utica Schools.

Brian married Carol Lynn Kowalski on January 21, 1978, in Utica. They enjoyed a blessed union for 30 years until Carol's untimely death on May 17, 2008.

He was a mechanic by trade working at Utica Chrysler Plymouth, Del Monte-Bremiller, Inc. and Utica Transit Authority. He also enjoyed helping friends, family and neighbors with small engine repairs from his home. In later years, Brian enjoyed driving school bus for Birnie Bus Service, Inc.

In his free time, Brian enjoyed the outdoors, loved riding his motorcycle and ATV with many friends and family visiting each Stewart's Shop along the way. He also enjoyed taking long car rides through the countryside with no real destination in mind. He especially enjoyed spending time with his lifelong friends the Porter's who he considered brothers. Brian was always up for an adventure, and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

After the death of his wife Carol, he was lucky enough to find love a second time with his fiancée Jean Magliocca who survives him. He is also survived by his children Tanya Wheeler (Fred) of Herkimer, Rosemary D'Aprix of Utica and David D'Aprix (Shannon) of Rome, his six grandchildren, Brian, Netanya, Devon, Ian, Kathleen and Emily, one niece Carrie Wagner (Wayne), two nephews Charles D'Aprix (Martha) and Aaron Piper. He was predeceased by his brother Charles D'Aprix (Gretchen), his sister Kathleen D'Aprix and his aunt Margaret Gilloren Davis.

The family wishes to extend their deepest thanks to the Staff of St. Elizabeth Medical Center ICU and the staff of Kunkel Ambulance for their care and compassion for Brian.

Calling hours are on Tuesday from 3-6 PM at Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, 1123 Court @ York Streets, Utica.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation in memory of Brian to a local charity of your choice.