William J. Brianas

William J. Brianas, of Litchfield, NH, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Derry, New Hampshire. He was born on March 14, 1933, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Charles and Gabrielle (Ouellette) Brianas. He graduated from Manchester Central High School, where he was a standout baseball player, proudly wearing number 12 as a pitcher.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he was stationed aboard ship and worked as a barber. His military service was a great source of pride throughout his life.

Following his service, William worked for himself as a barber, a profession he enjoyed and took great pride in. Outside of work, he loved cowboy movies and had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. In his younger years, he enjoyed the mountains, hunting, fishing, and camping. Above all else, William's family was everything to him. He was a devoted father and will be remembered as a great dad whose love and dedication to his family were unwavering. William J. Brianas will be fondly remembered for his service, work ethic, love of the outdoors, and the deep care he had for his family.

William is survived by his six children Penny Brianas of Litchfield, Christina Savard and her husband David of Hooksett, Demetrious Brianas and his wife Wendy of Virginia, Constantine Brianas and his wife Amy of North Carolina, William Brianas and his wife Sharon of Wilmington, MA, Maria Brianas of Nashua; Butchy Lavoie of Nashua; 13 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sisters Coula and Tina, and his former spouse Ethel Richer.

William will be interred at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH with Military Honors at a later date.