Honoring the Memory
of Those
We Love

Condolences

• January 24, 2026

  Kelly Kumanchik

  Dear Linda, We have never met but you work with my daughter Jordan. I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your son Brian. My daughter thinks of you as her "Work Mom" and loves you dearly & talks about you so often, I feel like we know each other! I can't imagine your pain right now but hope that you find peace in your memories & love for him. He will always be with you. Deepest sympathies, Kelly Kumanchik

• January 18, 2026

  Andrea L.

  We were new to CDS this year and Brian made us feel welcome and like a part of the community. He always talked about how he made an effort to get to know the kids and make them feel at ease around him, in spite of the fact that he had to carry a gun around as part of his job. My kids knew him by name. Brian was deeply passionate about protecting the Jewish community and did so even in moments when it wasn't convenient or easy for him. He was the epitome of loyalty and service to others. He will be deeply, deeply missed. —Andrea L. and family

• January 05, 2026

  Charles Rubin

  At Chabad Monroeville Brian was always polite, helpful, friendly and alert. We certainly felt safer for having him with us, but what we will miss most is his kindness. Charles Rubin Gerri Moldovan

• January 04, 2026

  Danielle Bond

  Brian was always friendly and kind at school pick-up. May his memory be a blessing. With deepest sympathy, the Bond family.

• January 03, 2026

  Dayna

  My son and I will miss seeing Mr. Brian every morning at school drop off. He would alway greet us with a warm welcome, a smile on his face, and a big high five for Miles. I always felt safe dropping Miles off at school because I knew Brian would protect him no matter the circumstance. I am thankful for the time I had to get to know Brian. He will be missed by never forgotten.

• January 03, 2026

  Jill Flosnik

  Brian will cross my mind every day. We worked together for seven years and we talked every day. We talked about going to Baldwin High School, 19 years apart. We talked about growing up in the South Hills, and then going to the East End to work. Both of our grandmas went to St. Adalbert Church in the South Side. We talked about our cats and managing our anxiety. Brian had a big heart and mostly talked about the good in people and how much he appreciated them. Brian worked with great care and dedication, and he put his heart into our school. We still use protocols that Brian set up, every day, that continue to keep us safe at our school. Brian's last name means something like "really good, dear guy" in Polish, and Brian truly embodied this. He loved Basha, his friends, his family, his neighborhoods and his coworkers. Brian never hesitated to speak up if something was not right. He would not only speak up, he would try to help make it right. We need more like Brian in this world, and deeply grieve his loss. I humbly ask for more like Brian to be sent to this world, and I humbly ask for divine help, for all of us, in dealing with our grief. May Brian look down and see all the love we have in our hearts for him. We will cherish the love we have for Brian and we will hold Brian's memory dearly, always.

• January 02, 2026

  Kathy Campbell

  Linda and family, We are so sorry for your shocking loss. Cannot imagine. We were all entertained at the salon by Brian. We enjoyed our talks and time we spent with him. A very respectful nice young man taken way to young. Our hearts ache for you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this terrible time. Love, Kathy

• January 02, 2026

  Stacy Skiavo

  Brian was the friendly face I saw everyday at the Jewish Federation. He kept us safe and greeted everyone with a smile. We always joked that we were almost birthday twins having birthdays a day apart. He was a coworker and a friend. I send sincere condolences to his friends and family for his sudden passing. He was truly taken too soon. May his memory be a blessing. Stacy

• December 31, 2025

  Yvette Yien

  I am so shocked and sorry about Brian's passing. I am a parent of 2 kids at CDS (Devorah and Shmuel Givon) and always loved seeing Brian and his infectious joy and smile. My son, Shmuel, is autistic and not very verbal. Basha was one of his teachers at Hillel who cared for him a lot. One day, Brian told me he always kept a special eye out for Shmuel because Basha told him about Shmuel. I always appreciated that so much and felt Basha and Brian's love and kindness. He also kept an eye out for Devorah and her Monday drama and I felt they loved each other. Brian's kindness and his spirit will always be an inspiration for how great it is possible for a human soul to be. Thank you all for shaping the life of this wonderful person. Our family will miss Brian so much and we want to be there for his family and Basha. Please reach out if we can do anything for you. Yvette.yien@gmail.com With much love and sympathy for your unbelievable loss, Yvette Yien, Lev Givon, Shmuel Givon (former CDS student), Devorah Givon (CDS student)

• December 31, 2025

  anonymous

  I knew Brian as a security guard for my congregation. He worked hard to protect us. He spent long hours outdoors in hot temperatures or freezing weather to prevent harm from getting our way. He consistently displayed best manners. He was always happy, polite, and friendly. All the time he was eager to help. There was no fear in our surroundings because of Brian's unwavering commitment to ensuring our safety. Brian talked a lot about Basha; how beautiful and clever she was. He told us how they met and how much they both love their jobs. He excitedly shared his plans for marriage. Also, whatever he ate with us at the luncheons, he'd remember to prepare a dish to take back to Basha. Brian was an honest, passionate, dedicated security guard who was valued and beloved by my congregation. My prayers are with his family and with his beautiful fiancé. Brian will be sincerely missed.