Brian Robert Drew

Brian Robert Drew, December 9, 1988. Brian died suddenly at home Friday September 24, 2010. Brian lived most of his life in Redding. He attended Redding schools and graduated from Joel Barlow High School class of 2007. Brain was very proud to have played football and be a part of the team for the Falcons his senior year. He was fondly known at Barlow among his friends as BDrew. As a young child he spent his summers and vacations in New Hampshire with his grandparents, Anne and George Lischke; and sister, Jessica on a working dairy farm. As a young boy he was a train fanatic which earned him the nickname Choo - Choo. Brian enjoyed the outdoors. Brian was an avid paintball player for most of his life. He played paintball for Ghost Paint Ball in Monroe and started a team with his friends called CTSURGE. Brian won many trophys and awards. He also played in the PSP Orlando Florida World Cup in 2005 and 2006 in Disney World. Brian's love of music was unmatched. The highlight of the year was going to the Gathering of the Vibes, camping and listening to his favorite groups. He loved the Allman Brothers, Greatful Dead, Widespread Panic and would attend concerts up and down the East Coast. Another of Brian's loves was boating. He enjoyed many summers on Long Island Sound on his family's Sea Ray on which he was the captain. Brian's favorite baseball team was the New York Yankees and his favorite football team was the New England Patriots. Brian was the 4th generation of his father's family business Norwalk Mattress Co. and was proud to work along side him. Brian also wanted to start his own business like his father and recently opened BD Snow Plowing and Landscaping. Brian was devoted to his family especially his sister Jessica and their dog Bailey. Bailey was Brian's beloved Golden Retriever and his best friend. Brian loved Fords and his prize possession was his F250 diesel pickup truck. Brian is survived by his parents, Robert and Patricia ( Lischke ) Drew. Also his sister Jessica Anne Drew; his maternal Grandmother, Anne Lischke, his paternal Grandmother Doris Drew and many uncles, aunts and cousins. and many friends. The wake will be held at Bouton Funeral Home, 31 West Church St. Georgetown, Ct. Calling hours from 4 to 8p.m Tuesday September 28, 2010. A Christian Mass will be held at Christ Church, 184 Cross Highway, Redding, Wednesday September 29, at 11am. Contributions in memory of Brian Drew may be made to Danbury Animal Welfare SocietyDaws 147 Grassy Plain Street Bethel, CT 06801.