Bryan Mark Perkins

Bryan was born in Middletown, CT, to Barbara Netsch (Doug) and Jerry Perkins Sr. (Diane). He was one of four siblings: Jerry Perkins Jr. (Barbara), Ricky Perkins, and Deborah Reznik (Eben).

From a young age, Bryan had a sparkle of mischief in his eyes and caused quite a ruckus with his brothers. In school, he gravitated toward the arts—particularly theatre and music. Never one to follow a conventional path, Bryan earned his GED so he could travel with a rock band.

As he matured, he learned the craft of stone masonry from his father and excelled. His work—ranging from landscape architecture to fieldstone and bluestone fireplaces, and even a stone Christmas tree—earned him a reputation as one of the best in his field.

Bryan’s love for music was at the heart of his life. He attended countless concerts and always had music playing—usually pretty loud. His children, Tosh Urbowicz (Keith) and Forrest Perkins, are forever grateful for the passion he shared with them and cherish memories of singing in the car and dancing together.

Bryan also loved to travel, with Nova Scotia holding a special place in his heart. He and his former wife, turned close friend, Ginny Perkins, would travel with their two dogs and explore. He took his children on many vacations, often centered around the beach and spirited water balloon wars.

Bryan lived life to the fullest. He was active in his recovery and spent 39 years, off and on, in the fellowship.

To know him was to love him—and to accept his imperfections.

He is survived by his children, his beloved grandson Beckett Urbowicz, his parents and step-parents, his brothers and sister, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his former mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ernie and Ellen Bauer, whom he loved very much.

"Then as it was, then again it will be / And though the course may change sometimes / Rivers always reach the sea."

— Ten Years Gone, Led Zeppelin

A Visitation will be held on April 12, 2026, from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 PM at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St. Centerbrook, CT followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:30 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hazelden Betty Ford; a program which focuses on mental health and recovery.