Brian W. Tangney, Sr., 58, of Holden, passed away due to brain cancer on the morning of October 29th, 2020. He is survived by his high school sweetheart Anne Tangney (McGinn), his wife of 35 years. He also leaves their daughters, Grace Danis and her husband, Gregory of Silver Spring, MD and Olivia Crowner and her husband, Jonathan of Worcester, as well as brothers, John Tangney and his wife, Liza of Worcester, and Mike Tangney of Seattle, WA. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Lillian McGinn (Griffin), of Worcester. He was predeceased by his son, Brian Tangney Jr. and a brother, Stephen Tangney.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Eugene and Mary (Salvatore) Tangney. After graduating from Doherty Memorial High School, he joined the United States Army Reserve where he served as Military Police. Brian currently worked as a supervisor at Eversource Energy. Previously Brian was employed by Central Mass Safety Council, FLEXcon Company, and owned and operated Century 21 Tangney.
In his spare time Brian enjoyed the beaches in Misquamicut with friends and family, making jokes, and talking to neighbors while walking his dog Jack. Brian loved to spend time with his many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be missed by many for his big laugh and even bigger heart.
Calling hours are 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1st at O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2nd at Christ The King Church, 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Brian’s memory to Mission of Hope International, P.O. Box 884, Gardner, MA 01440 or at MOHintl.org