Brian R Donovan

It is with a heavy heart that we share that Brian Donovan, 58, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Brian was born in Torrington, CT on July 1 st , 1966, to William Donovan Jr. and Victoria (Hackett) Donovan. Brian was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, class of 84’, in the automotive trade.

At 20 years old, Brian began his lifelong career at O&G Industries and spent the next 38 years mastering his skill and providing leadership as a welder foreman. The commitment and passion Brian had for his trade and for O&G was unparalleled. It brought him great pride and joy to get to work early every day, work hard, and help others.

Everyone who knew Brian knew what an amazing person he was. He was the kind of person who showed up for everyone. He was kind, patient, extremely hardworking and loved his family with
everything he had. He was absolutely adored by his grandchildren. He loved his dogs, the cape, going for rides around the lake in his Jeep, Saturday morning breakfast with his dad, and he loved his wife in a way that set the bar extremely high for his daughters. He lived a beautiful life and did everything he could to make sure all his family did too.

Brian will continue to be loved and missed by many including the love of his life, Alisha (Bruno) Donovan; his beloved daughters, Zoey Donovan, Devon (Donovan) Bennett and husband Jeff;
grandchildren, Veronica, Wylder, and Savannah; parents, William and Victoria Donovan; siblings, Jean (Donovan) Cunningham and husband Mike, William Donovan III and wife Lisa, and Chris Donovan; nieces and nephews, Rebecca, Erika, Sam, Mike, Stephen, Corey, Katie, CJ, Ryan, Aaron, Carsten, Destiny, Anthony, Katie; mother-in-law, Eva Wegscheider; as well as very loved aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family. Rufus, Riley, and Patches too!

Family and friends can visit on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 5:00-7:00pm at Phalen Funeral Home in Torrington, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Breakthrough T1D
https://www.breakthrought1d.org/ an organization working to improve the lives of people living with Type 1 diabetes.

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