Name: Visitation for Brian P. Farrell
Start: 2020-08-06T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Location: New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Colonie

Farrell, Brian P. DELMAR On Saturday, August 1, 2020, Brian P. Farrell, 24, passed away after succumbing to the opioid addiction he courageously fought for the past six years. Born in Albany on September 1, 1995, Brian was a 2013 graduate of Bethlehem High School. He was a student at H.V.C.C. and was looking forward to going back to work next month at Schools Out-Hamagrael where he had a special bond with the kids, especially the older boys who looked up to him. They probably thought he was very cool. Brian had a kind and generous heart, a great sense of humor and an unforgettable smile. As his parents, the compliment we heard most from people who met him was what a respectful young man he was. He genuinely cared about people, especially his family, who are devastated by their loss. Brian leaves behind his parents, Don and Patty Farrell; and his sister Christa Farrell (Matt). He is also survived by his beloved aunts and uncles, JoAnne and Gail Farrell, Connie and Wolfram Malzfeldt, Michael and Nancy Farrell and Frank and George Belluardo. He will be missed by his cousins, Dawn (Don) Nagel and their children, Andrew and Emerson, Jennifer (Zach) Dancil and their children, Madison and Eliana, Christine (Matt) Horan and their daughter Gretchen, Lizzie (Matt) Bauer, Alisha Belluardo and Caitlin Farrell. He was predeceased by his grandparents. Brian also leaves behind his girlfriend, Allie Wark, who he loved so much and who gave him unconditional love and support; and the person he considered his second mom Mrs. Rondah Cato and his brother by another mother, her son Leo Cato, his friend since nursery school. He will also be missed by friends too numerous to count, both locally and in Florida, California and a state he had a special connection with - Utah. Brian truly was an old soul. There is some comfort in knowing he has finally found peace. He will always be in our hearts. The family wants to express appreciation to the Bethlehem Police and Bethlehem E.M.S. Departments for their compassion and professionalism. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. with a celebration of Brian's life to be held immediately following at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will be private. Gathering size within our chapels will be based on the most current N.Y.S. occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Brian's memory to Maple Mountain Recovery Center, 727 E. 1100 S St., Mapleton, UT, 84664. To leave a special memory, a funny story or an online condolence, please visit NewComerAlbany.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 5, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Farrell

5 Entries

Hannah Bunce

August 10, 2020

To all of Brian's family, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Brian was always a pleasure to work with and the kids loved him. Hold each other close and share the happy memories. Brian will be missed. Rest in peace.

Tony Toscino

August 5, 2020

To the Family of Brian Farrell, my most sincere sympathy. R.I.P. Brian.
Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people they always go away sooner or later. You can't hold them anymore than you can hold moonlight. But if they've touched you, if they're inside you, then they're still yours. The only things you ever really have are the ones you hold inside your heart.

Brian, if we could bring you back again, For one more hour or day, We'd express all our unspoken love; We'd have countless things to say.

If we could bring you back again, We'd say we treasured you,And that your presence in our lives Meant more than we ever knew.

If we could bring you back again, To tell you what we should, You'd know how much we miss you now, And if we could, we would.

Tony Toscino

August 5, 2020

To the family of Brian Farrell, though sympathy alone can't alter facts, it can help to make them more bearable. We understand death only after it has placed its hands on someone we love. Some say Tears are the silent language of grief. I'm sure "Brian" would want all of his family to think of all the wonderful times that were spent together, knowing he is in a better place now. He will continue to watch over all of you and you will feel his presence through the coming years.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me."

With tearful eyes we watched you as you slowly slipped away, And though we loved you dearly we couldn't make you stay.

Your golden heart stopped beating, your tired hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. May Brian R.I.P.

Tony Toscino

August 5, 2020

To the Family of Brian Farrell, know that I am thinking of him at this time, and keeping him in my prayers. May all the beautiful memories sustain you during this difficult time. I am 84 years old. I never met Brian, but have 4 sons and my heart goes out to all the family. No doubt in my mind, Brian will be truly missed and may he R.I.P.

23rd. Psalm

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Tony Toscino

August 5, 2020

My condolence to the family of Brian Farrell. May he R.I.P.
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of thy servant Brian Farrell and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of thy saints; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

SAFELY HOME

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come !