Brian Paul Sportelli

Brian worked at National Water Main Cleaning Company, where he made many friendships that he cherished. He was a loyal, driven, hard worker. You could always find Brian outside doing something whether it was playing with the kids and the dog, building a garden, creating a rock wall or just talking to a neighbor. He was a caring and compassionate man. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his family and friends. If anyone needed, anything Brian was always willing to help, whether it was fixing something, giving a ride or just lending an ear. Above all Brian loved his family. His primary goal in life was to provide his wife and children the best possible life he could. He enjoyed teaching his son and daughter the many things he loved to do. Brian loved to hunt, fish, hike, camp, garden, grill (especially steak!), take road trips to national parks with his wife and kids, add to his extensive rifle collection, and honor his heritage as a proud Italian American. Some of Brian’s Fondest memories were his trips to South Dakota to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally where he hit the open road alongside his Father and his most recent trip to Disney World with his wife, kids, brother Paul and sister-in-law Jennifer. Brian was a lover of all animals, especially dogs and sloths. Brian loved life and lived every moment to the fullest. He was a fun and hands on father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. Brian will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to be in his life.

Brian is survived by his loving wife Laura DeSantis-Sportelli; son Dominic; daughter Olivia; Father, Paul R. Sportelli; brother, Paul R. Sportelli Jr. and his wife Jennifer; sister, Katie Haskins; Step Father, Art Haskins; sister-in-laws, Nicole DeSantis Simons (James); Lynore DeSantis (Eric); Toni Ann DeSantis; Allison DeSantis- Amin (Sapan); his nieces and nephews, Allison and Madison Sportelli; Jessica Norton (Matt); Amanda Simons (Anthony); Emily, Maegan, and Travis Simons; Anthony, Nicholas, Joseph, Sophia, and Emma DeSantis-Amin; Nicolette, Dante, and Lily Magnelli; his Mother-in-law, Lynn DeSantis, his Aunts, Uncles, cousins, his many friends, and his fur baby Cash. Brian is predeceased by his beloved Mother Jennifer Haskins, his Father-in-law Anthony DeSantis, and his fur baby Trooper.

Brian’s wishes were to be cremated. A Funeral mass in his honor will be held Saturday February, 13th, 2021 at 1:30 PM at Our Lady Of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, Sparta, N.J.