Brian Joseph McArdle's Obituary
McArdle, Brian 06/26/1960 ~ 04/23/2015 SAN DIEGO — On Thursday April 23, 2015 Brian “BROOKSIE” Joseph McArdle departed this earth surrounded by his family, friends, and loving care givers. Brian fought a gallant battle with Cystic Fibrosis for all of his life. His optimism, strength of character, patience and perseverance made him an inspiration for all the people that he had touched. Raised in Cooperstown, New York Brian was passionate about baseball, the Orioles, and especially Brooks Robinson. He graduated from Hofstra University which fueled his extreme passion for The Big Apple. He moved to San Diego for the sunshine and enjoyed a 24 year career as a Special IRS Agent. His family came first to him always and was a dedicated loving father and husband. He is survived by His wife Teresa Russell, his son Brian, his mother Patricia McArdle , his sister Cheryl and brother Tom. Preceded in Death by his father Patrick McArdle and sister Susan. Special thanks to the CF team at UCSD Thornton. GOOD JOB BRIAN. We will miss you forever. Rosary Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass at Saint Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Clairemont at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at our home. –
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