Brian K. McGillian

Brian K. McGillian obituary, Upper Darby, PA

Brian K. McGillian

Brian McGillian Obituary

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Brian K. McGillian "Farmer", on July 21, 2021, age 61, of Malvern, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA. Beloved son of Mary Teresa McGillian (nee Boyce) and the late Bernard Kevin McGillian; loving father of John McGillian (Jaclyn), Michael McGillian (Karyn), Matthew McGillian (Marikate), and Brianna McGillian; grandfather of Parker, Ryann, Teagan, Mia, Kevin, Avery, and Hailey. Also survived by his siblings Mary Conway, James McGillian (Lori), Ann McKeown (Mark), Eileen Reavey (Bill), and John McGillian (Jessica) and many loving nieces and nephews.

Farmer had many friends and acquaintances throughout his Upper Darby neighborhood and retired as a landscape contractor where he worked throughout Delaware County and the Main Line areas. He enjoyed watching the Phillies and playing a good game of cards with friends and family.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, from 9:30-10:45 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 105 Wilson Ave, Havertown, PA 19083, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

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Donohue Funeral Home - Upper Darby

8401 W Chester Pike (at Lynn Boulevard), Upper Darby, PA 19082

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