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Brian A. Colopy

By T.J. Woodward

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  Brian Arnold Colopy went to be with the lord on August 28th 2021 in Waco, TX at the age of 39. Brian was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Melvin and Mary Colopy and Fred Wehling.

Brian was born October 18th 1981 in Batavia, New York to Arnold and Elaine Colopy. He was a graduate of Oakfield – Alabama High school in 2001. Shortly after graduating, Brian moved to Houston, TX to follow his passion of becoming a funeral director. He accomplished his goal December 16th, 2012, where he graduated from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, TX, with his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service. Brian was a very special part of our family here at McNutt Funeral Home. He enjoyed serving the community of Lufkin, TX while also being a proud member of the Lufkin Rotary Club in his free time. Brian was the gold standard for funeral directors; he was very patient and caring with families, which was something he took great pride in. Although Brian was from New York, he was a tried-and-true Texan. He will be greatly missed.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving girlfriend Christine Caballero, his parents Arnold and Elaine Colopy; his brothers Timothy and Samuel Colopy; his sisters Amanda and Clara Colopy. His long time best friend’s Chrissy McRae-Smith, Todd and Julie Liem. He is also survived by his very caring and loving grandmother Betty Wehling, who he loved dearly.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday September 14, 2021 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Oakfield-Alabama Baptist Church 2210 Judge Rd. Oakfield, NY 14125. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Church. He will be laid to rest in Indian Falls Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakfield-Alabama Baptist Church 2210 Judge Rd. Oakfield, NY 14125. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to send a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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