Brian William Byrnes
| Thomas Dongan Council Brothers It is with heavy hearts that we relay the sad news that Brian William Byrnes a dear friend of the Knights, passed away peacefully in Fort Lauderdale on November 5th, 2025, and his soul now rests in God’s hands. Brian William Byrnes November 5, 2025 Brian William Byrnes, 48, of Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on November 5, 2025. He bounced into Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, for the first time on January 5, 1977. He spent his early years finessing a lifelong love for everything New York, attending Our Lady of Angels grammar school, then moving on to LaSalle Academy High School. Lowens Pharmacy became his main outpost for a while, offering him a firm anchor with the neighbors and neighborhood. He eventually served his favorite city as an 18-year employee of the N.Y. Dept. of Sanitation. Brian was a big guy, with a heart to match. He’d dress as Santa, take pictures with the Lowens locals, would turn scarlet from laughing so hard, and could crack ribs with his mighty hugs. He’d bristle if you said anything bad about his hometown teams, the Giants and the Mets. Brian honored his Irish heritage as a member of the Emerald Society and the Holy Name Society, while the Thomas Dongan Council #1251 of the Knights of Columbus also figured prominently in his life. In a more secular vein, Brian loved his cars—he’d won several car-show trophies with his dream Ford SRT-10, but his pride and joy was his cherished 95 Impala SS. Impulsive road trips made him happy, as did driving. Anywhere, anytime. Lately, though, his happy place was on the Fort Lauderdale beach, beer in hand at the tiki bar. While he never veered from his New York roots, he considered Lauderdale his home away from home. Throughout the years, he’d vacationed there annually with his best friend, Robbie Keirs, and countless other pals. Brian had hoped to retire to Lauderdale and drive the sand cleaner on the beach. That was the plan. Brian was predeceased by his parents, James and Patricia Byrnes, and his sister, Kerianne Zilberfarb (Byrnes). He is survived by his wife, Kelly, who he married in 2015; sisters Karyn (Matthew) Yucha and Megan Byrnes; and nephews and nieces Kristen, James, Dylan, Diana and Shay. His in-laws include Thomas, Kathleen, Caitlin and Meghan. He also leaves behind numerous life-long friends, neighbors and co-workers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send donations in Brian’s memory to the Knights of Columbus. Checks should be made out to: Thomas Dongan K of C #1251 Mail to: ATTN: Grand Knight Peter DeNicola 8122 5 Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11209. For more information, and the full obituary: Obituary | Brian Byrnes | Clavin Funeral Home VISITATION Sunday, November 16, 2025 2PM – 6PM Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Get Directions: View Map FUNERAL MASS Monday, November 17, 2025 10:15 AM Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church 7320 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Get Directions: View Map VIVAT JESUS |
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