THE SERVICES FOR BRIAN HAVE BEEN RESCEDULED FOR THURSDAY EVENING AS FOLLOWS:
On January 15, 2014
Beloved and Loving husband of Diane (nee Butler), cherished father of Max, Brianna, and Kyle
Treasured son of Robert and Florence Callan, dear brother of Jason Callan (Maria)
Endearing brother-in-law to Krystle Lockman (Josh), Christina Ellis, and Joseph Ellis
Wonderful son-in-law to Valerie and David Wible, and Marie McKeown and Roger Johnson
Caring uncle to Jaxson, Jacob, Ariana, Isabel, Jamie and Mikey
Also survived by many devoted and loyal friends
Brian was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 22, 1973. Most of his life was spent living in Pennsauken, NJ. with his parents and brother, Jason. He attended Camden County Vocational Technical School where he graduated and became a plumber. He was currently employed by JJM Plumbing Co. Brian was always there to help a friend or neighbor in need when a house call arose. Brian met and married his best friend, Diane. They shared many happy occasions together. They went on to raise 3 children and build a life together. Brian was a man of many skills and turned his home into a palace, complete with a backyard oasis with a beautiful tiki bar. Friends and family gathered there often for birthdays and celebrations. But Brian’s biggest passions were motocross riding and boating. Brian and his son Max could be seen at area motocross tracks every weekend, with Brian showing Max the way to a lifelong interest and a collection of many racing trophies. Brian’s youngest son Kyle would hang out in the garage and watch the big guys work on their bikes. Later, “Big Bri”,as he was known to his friends, took up boating and loved to be out on the water on sunny weekends. Upgrading his boat became a devotion, always determined to make it look smoother and run faster. Brian’s daughter Brianna was his princess in pink.
Brian was taken much too early from us in this life, but he will live on in our hearts and memories forever. A good man is never forgotten and his contributions to all of us will live on forever.
A viewing for Brian will be held at Egizi Funeral Home, Ganttown Rd, Turnersville, NJ on Thursday, January 23rd from 6:00 -8:00 pm, with a remembrance from friends and family at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to the Ryan Patterson Motocross Foundation, PO Box 1046, Hammonton, NJ, 28037. All other arrangements private.