Brian Guzzi Obituary
Brian R. Guzzi, of Natick, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was 36.
He was born in Waltham, a son of Richard ‘Rick’ and Linda (O’Connell) Guzzi, and had lived in Marlborough most of his life. He was a graduate of Marlborough High School where he captained the baseball team. He had a lifelong interest in fitness and technology.
Brian received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and later earned his Master’s degree at Framingham State University. He worked as a licensed social worker for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
In addition to his parents, he leaves his brother, Eric Guzzi and his fiancé, Haley; his uncles and aunts, Mike Guzzi and his wife, Beth, Richard O’Connell and his wife, Terri, Dianne O’Connell, many cousins, friends and acquaintances.
Funeral services will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 or at https://www.mspca.org/.
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