Brian J. Roe

September 6, 1952 - December 14, 2021

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Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel

4980 Merrick Road

Massapequa Park, NY 11762

516-882-8200 |

Friday 12/17, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel

4980 Merrick Road

Massapequa Park, NY 11762

516-882-8200 |

Friday 12/17, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

cemetery

St. Charles Cemetery

2015 Wellwood Ave

Farmingdale, NY 11735

(631) 249-8700 |

Saturday 12/18

mass

St. Kilian R.C. Church

485 Conklin St.

Farmingdale, NewYork 11735

516-249-0127 |

Saturday 12/18, 9:15 am

Brian J. Roe of Farmingdale entered eternal life on December 14, 2021, at 69 years of age. He was born in Brooklyn on September 6, 1952. He was the beloved husband of Patricia, loving father of Kelly (Donnie) Oellerich, and Brian J. Roe Jr., and the adoring grandfather “Pop” of Connor and Kate Oellerich, and Brian J. Roe III and Eva Elisa Roe. Brian was predeceased by his parents Michael J. Roe and Margaret T. Roe, and by his brother Richard Roe. He is survived by his siblings Michael (Corinne) Roe, Paula (Sal) Marino, Karen Handy, Steven (Phyllis) Roe, Matthew (Barbara) Roe, and Sean Roe. Brian was a loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. He loved spending time with family and friends and spent his life doing and giving to others. Brian was always ready to open his heart, his home, and offer his talents to everyone.

Brian lived God’s greatest commandment, to love one another, every day of his life. He loved and cared for so many, and had more friends than anyone could count. He took everything in life with a grain of salt, and his two favorite sayings were “whatever” and “It is what it is” … No matter what happened in his life, he would say the same thing … whatever … it is what it is. Never bitter, always smiling, always helpful, always kind. Never about him … always about doing for someone else. Even in the last stage of his battle with cancer, he worried about others and never himself.

Brian and Patricia were married on June 7, 1975. They have been together over 46 years, and have two amazing children, Kelly and Brian, Jr., a wonderful son-in-law, Donnie, and four wonderful grandchildren, Connor, Kate, Brian John and Eva. He was their “Pop”, and each one is so special to him. Connor loves music and so did Pop. And Kate loves to dance and so did Pop, even though he couldn’t. And Brian John III loves sports, and Pop loved sports and Eva was his baby doll.

Brian loved to play golf, to go to the gym, to cook, to take care of his home and his garden, he loved flowers and most of all spending time with his family and many, many friends … just being together, having a BBQ, going to dinner. Everyone loved Brian, and Brian loved everyone.

Brian had a thirty-year career with US Customs and Border Protection, where he worked hard helping so many people with immigration and other issues. He assisted the Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity for many years as they traveled back and forth doing the wonderful work of St. Theresa of Calcutta and he became a friend to so many of them.

The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Brian to the “Missionaries of Charity,” 335 East 145^th Street, Bronx, NY 10451. They cannot accept online donations, so checks can be sent directly to them.

Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel

4980 Merrick Road

Massapequa Park, NY 11762

516-882-8200 | Map

Friday 12/17, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel

4980 Merrick Road

Massapequa Park, NY 11762

516-882-8200 | Map

Friday 12/17, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

St. Charles Cemetery

2015 Wellwood Ave

Farmingdale, NY 11735

(631) 249-8700 | Map

Saturday 12/18

St. Kilian R.C. Church

485 Conklin St.

Farmingdale, NewYork 11735

516-249-0127 | Map

Saturday 12/18, 9:15 am

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sorry for your lost worked with Brian at Bankers Trust

My deepest condolences to Brian's family. Brian was a compassionate and caring individual. I am very lucky to have met him through our professional lives and call him my friend. May his memory be eternal.

I was shocked to just learn of Brian's passing. I knew him for many years as a compassionate and very knowledgeable professional at CBP. He knew how to get things done--helping people while protecting the country. We have lost a great civil servant and a great person.

Rest in peace, Brian. Your valued support for our international students at JFK will always be remembered.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I enjoyed working with you at JFK, you are an awesome person. R.I.P. my I.N.S. Brother!

My deepest condolences to brian's family and my prayers are with him and his family. RIP

In memory of Brian J. Roe, Karen Handy lit a candle

Patricia, my heart aches with yours. I pray that our God, the God of all comfort, will be with you and all your loved ones during this time. May the wonderful memories of Brian's love bring you smiles, laughter, comfort and joy.

My dear friend, you were always such a helpful, noble gentleman. I will miss you and always respect you. I am sure you are in a better place among angels. My heart goes out to the family. One man like you equals a thousand ordinary men.

Dear Patricia and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss, but heaven just got richer and more fun because Brian is there!. Brian was one of the kindest, caring, person I ever met and I will never forget him telling me he married UP... having you Patricia has his wife. Then and there I knew he was a good man who spoke so kindly about his wife. God speed my dear friend. Love you, Rohe

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Patricia, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. May he rest in peace.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.