Brian J. Kolakowski, sadly passed away recently. He was 37 years old. Born and raised in Kearny, he lived in North Arlington for the past 14 years. Visiting will be on Sunday at Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, New Jersey. Visitation Hours will be Sunday, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. On Monday, Visitation will be at 11:00am with a funeral mass to follow at Saint Stephen's Church at 1:00pm.
Brian had a true passion for the outdoors. He loved the mountains, hiking and climbing. He made all challenges a game. Brian coached High School Girls Tennis, Flag Football and Basketball. He was a big Dallas Cowboy and Yankee fan. When you hear a song by The Beatles think of Brian. He was a two time "Coach of the Year" for the NJIC Meadowlands Division as well as Harrison School District, "Teacher of the Year." His love of sports manifested into his career as a Physical Education Instructor at Washington Middle School in Harrison.
He is survived by his loving parents, Marie and John, his dear sister Katelyn Dayock (her husband Rich) his nephew Carter and niece Kayla who were the light of his life. Sharing in this grief are his Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Colleagues, Students and his many many dear friends.
If you wish, in lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to The Harrison Education Foundation, 501 Hamilton Street, Harrison, NJ 07029