I met up with Brian a few months back at Maggies on the River in Pleasant Hill.So sorry for his loss

I can confidently say that my Uncle Brian was truly loved by everyone lucky enough to know him. I cherish so many wonderful memories of him, from when I was a child right up to adulthood. He just had this way of making every moment fun, and he was so genuinely thoughtful and charming.

One memory that always makes me smile is when Brian and Doreen came to visit me in San Diego. I loved showing them around, and it was such a joy to watch Uncle Brian connect with locals wherever we went. He had this incredible charisma that after a quick chat with someone it was like they were instant friends.  I'll share a photo I took of him at the Hotel Del Coronado, where we snuck in the banquet hall and I tried to angle the camera to rest the crown chandelier above his head to give it a royal touch. 

A few weeks after their visit, I received a beautiful large canvas print of a photo Brian had taken at one of my favorite spots in the city. I remember telling him how special that place was to me, which made that thoughtful gift even more meaningful. 

As we grieve this loss, my deepest condolences go out to his family and all who loved him. May his memory live on forever in our hearts.

I’ll keep you with me always. Gone too soon. But I’ll see you again one fine day! I love you!

My mate from across the pond. We met so many years ago when I was a wild one in cancan Mexico and have been in touch ever since. I will miss your wise words and laughs, our video calls from Liverpool to USA things we saw and shared sights and experiences. It was an honour to have met you and to share our love ❤️ rest easy fella.

Brian and I worked together in the Education Department at FCI, Fort Dix. We became good friends, lived close to each other, and drove to work together. When I transferred in 1999 Brian and I remained friends and kept in touch. When he said he was your friend he was a friend for life.  The last time I saw him was this past summer when I was in Barnegat, NJ. We went to breakfast together, he picked me up with his Boston Terrier, he took that little dog everywhere. We went back to his house and showed me his man cave and the work he was doing around the house. I told him we'll get together the next time I'm up. The last time we spoke he told me the bad news and he had to get some test results. Before we hung up he asked, Hey Pete, who loves you? I said, Jesus and you, he laughed and said, that's right. Those were the last words we spoke.  
I'm going to miss you old friend. RIP Brian.

Brian I am at a total loss , to young to pass , you were always there to talk to and encouraged us to keep in touch , I will never forget you , you helped motivate me when I was down , and helped in so many ways , love and miss you brother from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard I will never forget our last talk together , you knew what you were up against , it was just to fast , prayers for your wife and family

I worked with Brian at FCI Fort Dix and at PNSY he was a good guy and instructor rest in peace 🙏

Any time we guys were over your house enjoying the Irish Pub, his company was absolutely awesome. His sharp wit and humor had us laughing all the time. It takes a good man to raise a good man. At the end of the day money gets spent, objects go here or there, and all we leave behind are memories of how we made someone feel for a brief moment. If he left you full of love- that's as good as it gets. He did perfect.

My sincere condolences.. Brian and I were at FCI together.. I’ll always remember him coming to see my band at Caffreys  dressed as a  leprechaun on Saint Patrick’s day.. RIP Brian ..

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.  I worked with Brian in the Education Department at FCI Fort Dix.  Many a laughs and good memories.  May he rest in peace.  🕊️🙏🏼

Worked with Brian at FCI Fort Dix. He is remembered as a super nice guy. Extending sincere condolences to his family.

Brian was one of a kind and will truly be missed. He leaves behind plenty of bread crumbs in the like of the knowledge of the many he mentored along his journey. I was on my way into the masonry field when I met Brian and the conversation we had literally changed the trajectory of my career path 20 plus years ago. He seen something in me that I couldn’t see in myself and he pushed me to where I am now and for that I’m thankful. 

Love you big fella💔

Brian was a great guy, we had good times together and had a lot in common. 
Like the time we went to Aruba and snorkeled off shore, we almost ended up in Columbia but inspector gadget had a GPS in is trunks, who knew right..?
We had a lot of experiences together working playing and the like. 
But my point is he was well versed in numerous ways and I always respected his opinion, as a matter fact, I would ask his opinion first before a lot of others to be honest.
And that’s what I’ll miss the most his knowledge his experience and his love of family. 
You are loved dear cousin rest in peace, we will all see you on the other side.
God bless you, family and friends…
You will be missed…:(

This is beautiful!  Brian was a wonderful man and an amazing educator!  Brian worked for Delaware County Community College for over 30 years and only stopped when he got sick.  He was a special cousin and became a trusted colleague when I joined the DCCC team 10 years ago.  I will miss Brian very much.  Doreen, my heart is broken for you and kids.  Please know we are family. 
Love
Tricia

Clowning around for St Patty’s Day March 2018

On our way to Disney World! My dad sacrificed everything for me so that I could have a good life. He was my best friend. I will honor his memory by living a life he’d want me to live.

I remember him telling me when I would worry about silly things. “Just enjoy your life Brian!” 

Knowing your at peace with God, Dad! 

Brian Jr.

OBITUARY

Brian Lutz

January 21, 1959 – April 21, 2025

Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home

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