Brian Reardon

Brian Reardon, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Brian grew up in West Paterson and graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, NJ.

Shortly after graduating, he started a career with the Wayne Township working first in the road department and then eventually the water department. His career spanned an incredible 37 years and during his time there he made several lifelong bonds of friendship and mutual respect. His coworkers remarked that he was the only guy physically capable of lifting a manhole with a single hand!

Early in his career with Wayne Township he met Jennifer during his frequent stops at the Packanack Bakery. She was working to get his coffee and donut on his lunch breaks and they quickly became lifelong friends. They were married in December of 1996 and the pair purchased their first home together in Wanaque, eventually settling in Pequannock.  Their family grew with the birth of their twin boys: Michael and Jason. If you knew Brian you knew that he loved his two boys more than anything else in this world. He believed that his greatest accomplishments in life weren’t in personal achievements or successes, but in the remarkable individuals his sons had become. Brian spoke of them with immense pride and looked forward to watching all their football, soccer, and lacrosse games. He was incredibly proud to see them graduate college and couldn't wait to see what the future held for them. 

Brian and Jennifer shared a great chapter of life together raising their boys, but as time went on, they realized their paths were going in different directions. They amicably parted ways, maintaining a profound respect and friendship for one another. Several years later, Brian found a companion when he met Robin. Robin and Brian shared the last few years together before his untimely passing.

He loved the Mets and the Cowboys but also supported his local teams like the Giants – he just enjoyed the game. Big Bri was quiet and laidback but had a sentimental side that could catch people by surprise. Brian was a great friend to all that knew him. Perhaps his greatest quality was his loyalty. Although a man of few words, his unwavering commitment to those he loved made him someone that will be forever loved and deeply missed. 

Brian is survived by his two boys Michael and Jason, their mother, Jennifer, his brother Tom and his wife Melissa, his brother John, his companion Robin and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family. He is pre deceased by his parents John and Mary Reardon.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Brian's name are asked to consider:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Memorial Processing

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis, TN 38105-9959