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Brian Nocera Obituary
Brian T. Nocera, 45. of Reading, passed away on Jan. 23rd in the Reading Hospital.
He was survived by the love of his life, Amy M. Sinderski, with whom he resided.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Myrtle E. (Snyder) Nocera.
Brian worked at Yeager Supply Co. for over 15 years.
He was a drummer for the local band Tossed Salad. He loved playing and listening to music. Brian loved going to concerts with Amy and his fellow co-workers. He was a member of the Lucky Star Athletic Assoc. Brian and his band donated their time every year along with the Lucky Star Club to raise money for the Children's Homes of
Reading for the annual Christmas party.
Brian was pre-deceased by one niece.
He will be greatly missed by all.
Surviving in addition to his companion and her mother, Linda Schaeffer, is one brother, Michael "Mitch," husband of Patty Nocera, Reading, Pa.; sisters: Cheryl, wife of Ron Garl, Brenda, wife of Ira Eberly and Shelly Nocera, all of Reading, Gina Hunt, Denise Nocera, both of Birdsboro; 7 nieces and nephews; 4 great-nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life party will be held on February 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. from the Lucky Star, 1430 Moss St.,
Reading. Interment will be private.
CRAMP-HUMMEL Funeral Home, Centre Park, Reading has charge of arrangements. www.cramp-hummelfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Nocera
Crystal Droney
February 11, 2018
I can't believe this is real. He's one of those people that you picture living forever because he was so full of life. I'm so sorry for your loss and the loss of everyone who will never get to experience the way he lit up the room.
Rhonda YHartline
February 4, 2018
So very sorry for the loss of a truly Good fun loving Guy he will be greatly missed.
Donna
January 29, 2018
Every single memory I have of Brian has lots of smiles and laughter. He was one in a million and will be missed dearly. Sending love and thoughts from 2500 miles away.
Sheena' Pentland-Kehoe
January 29, 2018
So sorry for you loss, Prayers to Amy and the rest of the family. Gone but never forgotten..
Michael koharcheck
January 29, 2018
Amy and family I am so so sorry to hear of brians passing. I was lucky enough to be his friend and play with him. Love you amy your a great friend and feel your pain may he come into your dreams like tracey does for me.you will be with him again in heaven he loved you much I know that gwelly.
Aimee Hafer
January 28, 2018
Thinking of all of the Nocera family during this difficult time. Hugs to all!
Angie
January 27, 2018
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss of Brian. He was an awesome person with a great scese of humor. Never a dull moment. One fantastic drummer who could never be replaced.loved watching him rock out with tossed salad was amazing.just won't be the same without him. This news has taken a lot of people in shock. Sending prayers to Amy keep smiling and remember all the good things u and Brian had did. Let them rock on. He with u every second. My prays to the whole family. Grief by far is not easy.
Chris Keller
January 26, 2018
My sincerest condolences to Brian's family and friends. Brian was a great musician and dear friend. I will miss him greatly. He was more like family to myself and my wife.
Cindy Care
January 26, 2018
Sending my sincere love & prayers to Amy & the Nocera/Garl families at this overwhelmingly sad time. May the many great memories comfort you. Rest easy, my dear friend...I will miss you.
Mimi Soltysik
January 26, 2018
Terribly sorry to hear this news. My love to Brian's family and his many friends. At a loss for words...
Jim and Sandy
January 26, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Brian was one of a kind. He will surely be missed.
Hearts are broken right now.
January 26, 2018
Rest in peace bro you left way too early going to miss you it seems funny I just talked to you the other week after all those years your friend whitey& Terry
Serenity W
January 26, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I'm happy to have met him and to have gotten to hear him play on so many occasions.
Paul Griffiths
January 25, 2018
My deepest sympathies to Mitch and the whole Nocera family..
January 25, 2018
So very sorry for your loss - not easy, ever
Betty & Bob Hunt
January 25, 2018
So sorry for your loss thought's and prayers to the entire family
Stan &Vicki Brown & Family
Veronica Monismith
January 25, 2018
I know you will be keeping an awesomely great drum beat in Heaven Bro.
Thank you for all of the fun you gave me when I listened to you with Tossed Salad...My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family at this time. May they find peace and solace in remembering all of the good times you shared as a family and to celebrate your life... You will be missed but not forgotten....
January 25, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences, our prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Peter and Janet.
Tracy Fisher
January 25, 2018
This is such a tremendous and sudden loss, I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kimberly Millisock
January 25, 2018
my heart breaks that our family has yet lost another bright light and yet is shrinking still smaller from all of us that grew up together on north 10th street.May we all find comfort in the knowing he is with the rest of our loved ones that have passed.Cuz may you rest in peace till we meet again.Love you guys
January 25, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sincerely Johnny & Sandy and families.
Carol Keiper Sweitzer
January 25, 2018
I loved you like a 2nd son. You will be missed by one and all. Your sense of humor, your one liners and your sarcasm, were priceless. RIP Brian.
To the family and Bunny, my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Take comfort in knowing how loved he was. Hold him in your heart, as I will, and he will always be with you
Cynthia Ramos
January 25, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. I know how hard it is to lose a sibling. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great guy who touched so many heart and will be missed by many
Nina Rubright
January 25, 2018
Many prayers to the Nocera family, friends, and loved ones.
PAT BRADFORD
January 25, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sunday Keller
January 25, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Brian was such a wonderful person, friend.
at East Ends
old moon
January 25, 2018
Julieann ( OLD MOON) Hassler
January 25, 2018
I light this candle to match the light you lit where you were ... may you be at peace and know you touched the lives of many and I am sure each one you touched had a smile on their face .
Lorri Talys
January 25, 2018
Sending my condolences to Brian's family. He touched so many lives with his quirky sense of humor. Always made me laugh...He will be missed dearly..R I.P. Brian.
Diane Garl
January 25, 2018
To Brian's family,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss!! I am really at a loss for words right now and I wish I could take your pain away. I want you to know and always remember what a wonderful person he was. Just keep all of the good times we all shared with him and keep him close to your heart. Brian will be missed by many.
With sympathy and a friend forever.
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