Brian Lynch

1945 - 2025

Brian Lynch
June 29, 1945 - June 3, 2025
Brian Fenn Lynch, of Branford, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was 79.
Just days before his passing, Brian was surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues at a celebration honoring his retirement. People from every chapter of his life came together to share stories, express their love, and thank him for the difference he made. It was one of the great joys of his life, and we are profoundly grateful he was able to experience that moment fully. Though his death came far too soon, he left this world knowing how deeply he was admired and cherished.
Brian was the beloved husband of Palma Migliore Lynch of Branford. They were married for 56 years and shared a life filled with love, partnership, and devotion. He was the devoted father of Damian Lynch and his wife Tracy of Guilford, Sloane Maymon and her husband Jim of Branford, and Brennan Lynch and his wife Rachael of Guilford. He was the proud and playful grandfather of Brady Lynch, Aidan Lynch, Casey Maymon, Avery Maymon, Ryan Lynch, Leah Lynch, and Ashley Lynch. He is also survived by his cousins Robin Fenn of Savannah, Georgia, and Shelley Fenn of Bluffton, South Carolina. He was predeceased by his sister Shaune Florio.
Born in New Haven on June 29, 1945, Brian was the son of Walter and Dorothy Fenn Lynch. A respected leader and lifelong advocate for children and families, Brian served for many years as CEO of The Children's Center before founding Children's Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) in 1999, where he continued as CEO until his recent retirement. Through his leadership at both organizations, Brian helped shape child welfare services across the state. He was a trusted mentor, a thoughtful voice in the field, and a driving force behind innovative, compassionate care for those who needed it most. His legacy will continue to guide and inspire for generations to come.
But Brian's greatest pride and joy was his family. He was a truly extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved deeply, listened intently, and lived with kindness, curiosity, and conviction. He brought warmth to every room and made people feel known and valued. He found joy in travel, art, and culture, but nothing meant more to him than the people he loved.
He lived fully and gave fully. As the saying goes, everyone dies, but not everyone truly lives. Brian did.
We are heartbroken by his loss but overwhelmed with gratitude for the life he lived and the love he gave. He was a constant, a guide, and a steady light to all of us.
Funeral services and burial will be private. The W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford, is in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brian Lynch Legacy Fund at Children's Community Programs of Connecticut. To view his online memorial, please visit www.wsclancy.com.