Brian Patrick Brogan

Brian Patrick Brogan passed from this realm at his home in Lutz, Florida at the age of 46. He was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and lived there during his early childhood years. He grew up in Newville, Pennsylvania where he graduated from Big Spring High School. He then graduated with an associate degree from Florida College in Temple Terrace, Florida. He worked at Citi for more than 25 years in Hagerstown, Maryland and Tampa, Florida in a variety of positions within a variety of groups, mostly related to training. He enjoyed his career and the relationships he was able to make through it. He was successful in his career due to his warm personality, creativity, aptitude for training/speaking, and the energy he placed into his work projects.

Although his roots were in Pennsylvania, as soon as Brian stepped foot in Florida, his heart stayed there. He tried to return to Pennsylvania a few times, but Florida always called him back. Like his dad, he hated the cold winters and the snow in Pennsylvania. He thrived on the excitement and variety life in Florida offered, not to mention the beach and warm weather. He could not wait to show off all there was to see and do to friends and family who would come to visit. You could see the excitement and pride as he shared his “treasures” with you.

Brian had the type of personality that made him loved by all. He would light up a room when he walked in. He was larger than life and sometimes it felt like you were walking into “Brian’s World,” never knowing the adventure on which you were about to embark, but his warmth, generosity, and humor helped to balance the different sides. He brought out the best in people. Brian was a beautiful soul who was very much about showing gratitude, kindness, and positivity with everyone. He was one of the most thoughtful people you would ever meet. He thrived around people. He was a creative person who would get an idea about a project and then stay up all night with a renewed energy working on it. He was a spiritual person. He had a beautiful singing voice that made the most melodious and effortless music. People were always amazed by his talent.

For those who knew Brian, no one would be surprised to know he had a favorite word list that included: Bamboozled (something he always enjoyed trying to do to others), Lollygag (something he did not do with his nephew at Disney as his sister ran after the two), Flabbergasted (many times his antics caused this feeling), Discombobulated (something that would happen to him occasionally), Malarkey (something he was full of), Shenanigans (he was an endless resource for these), Brouhaha (if he could find it, he would), Kerfuffle (something he was in when he ended up with too much of the previous three words), Skedaddle (something he should have probably done prior to those other three words), and Pumpernickel (well, a man has got to eat…). A few words that are not on Brian’s list of favorites (probably because they do not flow as well), but should because of how well they describe him include, Mischievous, Ornery, Irreverent, and Confounded. His favorite phrase was “Oh my….” One could insert a variety of facial expressions, intonations, and words to suit any occasion.

His friends and family know well how much he loved to laugh and make others laugh. Life was too short to be taken seriously. With Brian, you lived in the moment. He was a devoted friend who would do anything for you and because you could not resist loving him, you would do anything for him. As a son, he pushed the boundaries, but was loyal to a fault. He never got over the loss of his father and tried to be someone of whom his father would be proud. As a brother, he was someone you could always count on and you loved him no matter what. You always looked forward to his whirlwind visits to reconnect with this only person in the world who understood you and shared your genes. Childhood with Brian as a companion was one of the most frustrating, imaginative, and happiest times of life. He was his sister’s biggest competitor. As an uncle, he loved hard and without bounds. He was generous, kind, and provided hours of laughter as he would try to get his nephew in trouble with his shenanigans. There was a connection between the two that nothing could break. Together they were master mischief makers.

Brian was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Warren Brogan, grandparents, several aunts, and uncles. He is survived by his mother Ethel Rebecca (Adams, Brogan) Tosh and sister, Pamela Jane Brogan-Spacht, her husband Ronald Jay Spacht, Jr. and his nephew, Ryan Peter Brogan-Spacht. He is also survived by the family he chose, Angela, Betty, Frances, George, Julia, Richard, Ron, Sheri, and Tara. We are all heartbroken by the loss of all our tomorrows with this special person. This extraordinary person was taken from us too soon. We will remember his humor, his generosity, his intellect, and most of all his love.

A memorial gathering for Brian will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 4627 - Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. A cremation will occur. In lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance of Brian may be made to your favorite charity. He loved helping anyone in need.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gonzalezfuneral.com for the Brogan family.