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Brian Bly Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Brian P. Bly, 50, of Wilkes-Barre, was in the presence of his loving family when he passed away peacefully into the arms of his Saviour, Jesus Christ, at Hershey Medical Center on Tuesday evening, April 18, 2017.
Born Oct. 21, 1966, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of Florence (Lucarino) Bly and the late Michael Leo Bly. A 1985 graduate of GAR, Brian was employed by Sears Logistics Service, where he worked for the past 24 years.
Brian was a kindhearted person who loved life and touched the lives of many. He loved his family, friends and his cats, Oreo and the late Cody. He always had a passion for helping animals in need. Brian looked forward to bartending and just hanging out with family and friends at the Santa Paolina Club, where he also enjoyed the pool and dart leagues.
Brian was a huge fan of The Beatles, especially John Lennon. He was a diehard Dallas Cowboys, New York Mets, Notre Dame and NASCAR fan.
Brian will be greatly missed by his sisters, Barbara Bralczyk, of Glen Lyon, and Jean Caruso and her husband, Brian, of Swoyersville; brothers, Michael T. Bly and his wife, Donna, Robert Bly, and Ronald Roskowski and his wife, Bernadine, all of Wilkes-Barre; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Celebration of Brian's Life will begin with visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at McLaughlin's, 142 S. Washington St. in Wilkes-Barre, and continue there with gathering at 9 a.m. Saturday, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Patrick. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Brian's family at www.celebratehislife.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Bly
Dave Kosko
April 27, 2017
Many years,and great times with you. We had a blast 4 wheeling at night. You spent a lot of time with me and the guys at the garage on Hazle Street. The Moose club.... You helping me put on the Elvis tribute. Being brave , holding boards for our breaking techniques. Cookouts , 4th of July parties,flying through the air in the backyard sky playground. Zip lines. Too many memories...... Watching you on the many films we made in the 80's & 90's. We always loved you Brian,and always will. Will miss you stopping by. Rest in peace our friend.
Shawn P Bly
April 26, 2017
I'm going to miss you, uncle! I will see you again one day.. I know you're not suffering now and in a better place.
Love you always,
Shawn
April 24, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about Brian. We enjoyed his company many Monday nights at our auction. Your seat was empty tonight, Rest In Peace Brian.
The Lark Mountain Family
Randy Fountain
April 22, 2017
To the Bly family, so sorry for your loss. Had many good memories working with Brian at Sears for the last many years....Great guy! Rest In Peace.
Nancy Bauman
April 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Rockin' Rich Nordheim
April 22, 2017
Brian:
Great Memories from the Italian Club. I know your up in the Rock & Roll Heaven singing Beatles songs with John & George. RIP my friend.
Rockin' Rich Nordheim
Shelby Spak-Sudnick
April 22, 2017
Fly high, Brian. Rest in peace my friend. xoxo
Sharon Gavrish
April 21, 2017
My condolences to the family, sending many prayers. Brian you and I always had chats on facebook about John and I and you always had a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. Always was great talking about the old days and catching up on the new, really going to miss our private chats. I'll see you in time, rest easy!
April 21, 2017
Rip peace god has u now
Scott Zoepke
April 21, 2017
My condolences to the Bly family, worked with Brian at Sears and got to have a couple drinks with him last time I was in town, great guy, sad to hear this.
April 21, 2017
Brian,great times and memories.i hope to see you soon.PJ
Steve and Shannon
April 21, 2017
To a great guy who would always share his pizza with us on Saturday afternoons . He will be deeply missed R.I.P.
Susan Longfoot behrmann
April 21, 2017
To the bly family I'm sorry for your loss. Brian fly high my friend. I will always remember you when the Cowboys play . I will never forget you were funny.nice and you would help someone if they needed anything. Rip
Denise & James Allen
April 21, 2017
We would like to send our condolences to the Bly Family. Both my husband and I worked with Brian at Sears for many years. What a nice guy. He always would stop just to say hi ! He will be truly missed. We are glad we got to know him. May god bless!
Denise & James "AJ" Allen
Denise & James Allen
April 21, 2017
We would like to send our condolences to the Bly Family. Both my husband and I worked with Brian at Sears for many years. What a nice guy. He always would stop just to say hi ! He will be truly missed. We are glad we got to know him. May god bless!
Denise & James "AJ" Allen
Michelle Kovaleski
April 21, 2017
I worked with Brian at Sears for many years. He was such a nice person - always had a smile and "Hello!". He will be missed. God Bless.
Jim and Bette Sachs
April 21, 2017
We are so sorry to hear the loss of your beloved brother Brian . Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May he rest in peace .
Anne McGlynn
April 21, 2017
RIP my friend..You will be in my heart forever..My deepest symapthies Go out to Mickey and the Bly family
Joann Ras
April 21, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in. This time of sorrow. R. I. P. Brian
Kara Venesky
April 21, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sabah Webby-DeMace
April 21, 2017
Dear Micky and Bly family, So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I have so many great memories growing up on Stanton Street in the 80's. It was a time when your friends were more like family. Being a Beatles fan too Brian would always stop by and talk to me about the Fab Four. The Bly family will always be special to me. God Bless you all during this difficult time. REST IN PEACE BRIAN!!!
Barry Kurkowski
April 21, 2017
Had the pleasure to work with Brian in the early years at Sears. A true friend who loved to plan and enjoy our parties. Gone too soon and will be missed by many. Condolences to his family and all his friends.
Joe Gregoire
April 21, 2017
RIP Brian. May God bless you and take you into his loving arms for all eternity. May He bless and comfort your family, friends, and loved ones.
J
April 21, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Darlene Shaffern
April 21, 2017
I'm still at a loss for words. I'm so sorry to the Bly family. Rest in peace Brian. Xoxox
Jennifer Russell
April 21, 2017
Gone to soon...fly high
JAMES EDWARDS
April 20, 2017
RIP PAL SEE YOU AGAIN DEATH IS NOT THE END,UNTIL THEN YOU WILL BE MISSED,SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
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