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Raymond Carl Brien
July 20, 1950 ~ April 11, 2017 (age 66) 66 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Vasisht Krishna
on May 23, 2017 6:53 PM
Message from Joanna Gwozdziowski
May 3, 2017 10:03 AM
Svetlana and Daniel
I was so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I remember him at work always with a smile on his face and the first to help others. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I was so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I remember him at work always with a smile on his face and the first to help others. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Message from Anne Brien
April 24, 2017 9:54 AM
Thank you for being you : strong, centered, faith filled, forgiving, and low key.
Message from Adrienne
April 21, 2017 11:56 PM
Dear Ray,
It has been hard for me to find the words to express how I felt when I heard about the loss this world has had with your passing. Our loss is certainly Heaven's gain.
Just the other day (before I heard the news), I randomly recalled sitting in yours and Bella'a office when I interned for the two of you and the silly jokes the three of us would repeat over and over again and laugh just as hard every time. Sometimes I don't even know if we knew what we were laughing at, but it sure taught me that work can be a fun place if you love what you do (which you did), you bring a good attitude (you always did), and you like the people you work with (i think we all did).
I still tell people about how "my first boss" took me and my mom out to lunch when she came to visit me in New York. You treated everyone like family.
I will always remember you as one of the biggest cheerleaders in my career and as a boss who became a friend. I will try to emulate your kind and gentle presence always.
Rest In Peace, my friend - until we meet again.
It has been hard for me to find the words to express how I felt when I heard about the loss this world has had with your passing. Our loss is certainly Heaven's gain.
Just the other day (before I heard the news), I randomly recalled sitting in yours and Bella'a office when I interned for the two of you and the silly jokes the three of us would repeat over and over again and laugh just as hard every time. Sometimes I don't even know if we knew what we were laughing at, but it sure taught me that work can be a fun place if you love what you do (which you did), you bring a good attitude (you always did), and you like the people you work with (i think we all did).
I still tell people about how "my first boss" took me and my mom out to lunch when she came to visit me in New York. You treated everyone like family.
I will always remember you as one of the biggest cheerleaders in my career and as a boss who became a friend. I will try to emulate your kind and gentle presence always.
Rest In Peace, my friend - until we meet again.
A candle was lit by Paul & Diane Brien
on April 21, 2017 10:07 PM
Message from Elia and John
April 21, 2017 5:23 AM
Svetlana and David,
We are very sorry for your loss. Ray was a pure delight to know as a friend and a brother in the Faith. His sense of humour was engaging to want to get to know him and his Best Friend. May he rest in peace always. Keep his memory alive always in your hearts and minds...
We are very sorry for your loss. Ray was a pure delight to know as a friend and a brother in the Faith. His sense of humour was engaging to want to get to know him and his Best Friend. May he rest in peace always. Keep his memory alive always in your hearts and minds...
A candle was lit by Bella and Margarita Oks
on April 19, 2017 3:26 PM
A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was sent on April 19, 2017
In loving memory of our dear friend and colleague. From his FSVC Family
Message from Daniel David Brien
April 18, 2017 5:28 PM
Dad, you the best father anyone could have asked for. I remember all the good times we had together, you took me on many trips and told me many great life lesson, i'm gonna miss you dad, a lot. Cancer can be a really nasty thing and you are now with God. All of us are gonna miss you
Love Daniel
Love Daniel
Message from Supraja Krishna
May 23, 2017 6:52 PM
Tears running from my eyes wants to say a lot of things to you and mommy but my mouth is still searching for the words .. hugs to you and Svet. Condolences 🙏🏻 And prayers.
Message from Kathy Williams
April 18, 2017 4:54 PM
Ray was a great person and co-worker for many years. Sveta, my heart goes out to you and your son. It is at times like this that we have to remind ourselves of the hope given to us at John 5: 28,29, where it says All those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. he has the hope of living with his family, on earth, our home, once again.
Please visit WWW.JW.org, for more comforting and hopeful information regarding death. My sincere condolences to the family.
Please visit WWW.JW.org, for more comforting and hopeful information regarding death. My sincere condolences to the family.
A candle was lit by Svetlana
on April 19, 2017 11:32 PM
Thank you, Kathy. SO good to hear from you.
Thank you, Kathy. SO good to hear from you.
A candle was lit by Daniel David Brien
on April 18, 2017 4:49 PM
A candle was lit by Svetlana and Daniel Brien
on April 18, 2017 4:25 PM
A candle was lit by Myla
on April 17, 2017 1:33 PM
A candle was lit by Oana Marian
on April 17, 2017 10:48 AM
A candle was lit by Love Peter & Theresa
on April 16, 2017 7:58 PM
Message from Your sister, Theresa
April 16, 2017 7:57 PM
Raymond,
I will always remember you funny laugh and big smile. I want to thank you for the times you put aside so we could talk, especially with Peter (son). You taught me to be calm, trust and believe and things would work out. It is very hard to talk in this manner, for I still need to talk with you. I will miss you Big Brother. May you rest in peace.
Love Theresa
I will always remember you funny laugh and big smile. I want to thank you for the times you put aside so we could talk, especially with Peter (son). You taught me to be calm, trust and believe and things would work out. It is very hard to talk in this manner, for I still need to talk with you. I will miss you Big Brother. May you rest in peace.
Love Theresa
A candle was lit by Tony & Elaine
on April 15, 2017 11:08 AM
Message from Your sister, Elaine
April 15, 2017 11:07 AM
Ray
You were truly someone I turned to when my life had ups and downs. You always knew what to say or what book to send to give me strength. I will miss our conversations and your deep insight into what I needed. Our last conversation so impressed me about living in God's light and wisdom. I would have loved to hear more but God had other plans for you. Thank God you are no longer living in pain and that you are in His loving arms.
Your loving sister, Elaine
You were truly someone I turned to when my life had ups and downs. You always knew what to say or what book to send to give me strength. I will miss our conversations and your deep insight into what I needed. Our last conversation so impressed me about living in God's light and wisdom. I would have loved to hear more but God had other plans for you. Thank God you are no longer living in pain and that you are in His loving arms.
Your loving sister, Elaine
Message from Your Brother, Norm
April 14, 2017 7:22 PM
Ray,
You were truly a gentle man. So many things I'll miss being your brother like playing guitar, the recent travels, seminary life and your "sense of humor". Your mimicking of Jacque Clouseau (Peter Sellers) was oh so good and was truly amazed of your brilliant mind. You taught me how to pray and to be patient; you were selfless, always praying or helping the other guy. I'm glad I had the time to share with you. I will miss you dearly.
Love Norm & Judy
You were truly a gentle man. So many things I'll miss being your brother like playing guitar, the recent travels, seminary life and your "sense of humor". Your mimicking of Jacque Clouseau (Peter Sellers) was oh so good and was truly amazed of your brilliant mind. You taught me how to pray and to be patient; you were selfless, always praying or helping the other guy. I'm glad I had the time to share with you. I will miss you dearly.
Love Norm & Judy
Message from brother Robert
April 14, 2017 6:29 PM
Two words: "faithful," and "envy."
You were certainly faithful to those blessed to cross your path. God sent you to us, and you returned your faithfulness to HIM, your family, and your work ethic. In the interim, you found time to play songs, laugh with your wife Sveta and son Daniel, delve into all sorts of history and be a genius at math. I (with others) learned a lot from you...and will miss that companionship.
Although we're taught not to envy others, in this case, it is gracefully warranted. I envy your newest ability and joy in rediscovering Mom, from whom you learned and passed down to us. You have thus outlined a future hope for the rest of us still waiting "down here" (I'd say "down under" but that implies a little more heat than expected).
Finally, I'd like to keep our conversation going and like to think that if I call upon you, you would engage with me--with us, as a conduit with God Himself.
Hi to Mom...
You were certainly faithful to those blessed to cross your path. God sent you to us, and you returned your faithfulness to HIM, your family, and your work ethic. In the interim, you found time to play songs, laugh with your wife Sveta and son Daniel, delve into all sorts of history and be a genius at math. I (with others) learned a lot from you...and will miss that companionship.
Although we're taught not to envy others, in this case, it is gracefully warranted. I envy your newest ability and joy in rediscovering Mom, from whom you learned and passed down to us. You have thus outlined a future hope for the rest of us still waiting "down here" (I'd say "down under" but that implies a little more heat than expected).
Finally, I'd like to keep our conversation going and like to think that if I call upon you, you would engage with me--with us, as a conduit with God Himself.
Hi to Mom...
Message from brother Robert
April 15, 2017 6:00 PM
My words above were lifted from the wonderful song "Faithfully" by Journey. It was the meanderings of love between a couple distant from one another, and speaks to their thoughts while he is on the road and she waits for him.
To me, it also whispers for anyone apart and yearning to be together again. So it is with Ray...I can't get this song out of my head, and just wanted to pass its inward sense to all, especially to Sveta and Daniel
Since Ray was musically oriented, I believe he would also have liked one step remaining here with us, with one step being on his newfound road...a never-ending journey of oceanic happiness. You were faithful, I remain envious.
Lyrics are here:
Highway run
Into the midnight sun
Wheels go round and round
You're on my mind
Restless hearts
Sleep alone tonight
Sendin' all my love
Along the wire
They say that the road
Ain't no place to start a family
Right down the line
It's been you and me
And lovin' a music man
Ain't always what it's supposed to be
Oh girl you stand by me
I'm forever yours, faithfully
Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns
To make us smile
Through space and time
Always another show
Wondering where I am
Lost without you
And being apart ain't easy on this love affair
Two strangers learn to fall in love again
I get the joy
Of rediscovering you
Oh girl, you stand by me
I'm forever yours, faithfully
Faithfully, I'm still yours
I'm forever yours
Ever yours, faithfully
(Faithfully.............)
To me, it also whispers for anyone apart and yearning to be together again. So it is with Ray...I can't get this song out of my head, and just wanted to pass its inward sense to all, especially to Sveta and Daniel
Since Ray was musically oriented, I believe he would also have liked one step remaining here with us, with one step being on his newfound road...a never-ending journey of oceanic happiness. You were faithful, I remain envious.
Lyrics are here:
Highway run
Into the midnight sun
Wheels go round and round
You're on my mind
Restless hearts
Sleep alone tonight
Sendin' all my love
Along the wire
They say that the road
Ain't no place to start a family
Right down the line
It's been you and me
And lovin' a music man
Ain't always what it's supposed to be
Oh girl you stand by me
I'm forever yours, faithfully
Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns
To make us smile
Through space and time
Always another show
Wondering where I am
Lost without you
And being apart ain't easy on this love affair
Two strangers learn to fall in love again
I get the joy
Of rediscovering you
Oh girl, you stand by me
I'm forever yours, faithfully
Faithfully, I'm still yours
I'm forever yours
Ever yours, faithfully
(Faithfully.............)
A candle was lit by Sveta and Dan
on April 19, 2017 11:34 PM
The poem is very beautiful. Thank you, Bob!
The poem is very beautiful. Thank you, Bob!
A candle was lit by Robert E.
on April 14, 2017 6:19 PM
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