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Brian Shortell Obituary
Brian M. Shortell, age 68 of Ansonia, previously of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Charlene Germano Shortell, passed away October 15, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in Derby, March 14, 1956, son of the late Donald and Marie Mehaylo Shortell. He was a graduate of Shelton High School, Class of 1974 and played basketball for the Shelton Gaels. He was a member of the 1973 Shelton Gaels team that went undefeated at 20-0 and were the Housatonic League Champions. He worked at Dresser Industries for 30 years and later worked for the City Of Shelton for 23 years. He is survived by his children Brittany Shortell and her fiancée Elizabeth Tarantino and Donald Shortell and his wife Alicia, his grandchildren Joseph Davis, Aiden Davis, Greyson Tarantino-Shortell, Oaklyn Shortell, and Shai Shortell, his brothers-in-law George Germano and his wife Barbara and Paul Ferrier, his sister-in-law Corrine Clark, his nephew Brian Fette and his wife Tara and their children Katelyn Fette and Jenna Fette, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brother Jeffrey Shortell and his wife Connie, his sisters Donna Ferrier and Leta Shortell, and his brother-in-law Garry Germano. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish (St. Mary's Church), 212 Elizabeth St., Derby. Interment will be private. The James T. Toohey & Son Funeral Home, 92 Howe Ave., Shelton has been entrusted with arrangements. To leave condolences, please visit www.tooheyfuneralhome.com
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Kathy Lester
October 22, 2024
So sad. Brian was a former neighbor of mine on Hunters Lane where he & Char once lived, super & kind people, fun to be around, may he RIP BESIDE CHARLENE they were two lovebugs.. xo
Tony Ciofani
October 22, 2024
Such a truly nice, warm-hearted person who treated me and my family with utmost kindness over the years. God knows, this world needs more people like Brian!
Edward M Deptula
October 21, 2024
so deeply saddend to see my dear friend,co worker and brother pass from this lifetime. brian was strong til the end yet he never complained.His reward will be when hes reunited with his wife and family and RDS. JR Rest in peace my friend til we meet again..........................
Edward comboni
October 21, 2024
So Sorry for your loss, Brian was always willing to give a helping hand.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Edward and Nancy Comboni
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Diane and Paul Deegan
October 20, 2024
Our hearts are with you! He and Char are together again...hugs from us...
PAUL BRYAN
October 19, 2024
A MAN WITH A BIG HEART
THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND
PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY
Rich Norko
October 18, 2024
Warm condolences to the Brian Shortell Family, this broke my heart to read of the loss of Brian. Loss of a great guy!!!
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