Brian "Don" Berry Sr.
August 14, 1944 ~ October 23, 2025
Born in:
Fairmont, West Virginia
Resided in:
Weirton, West Virginia
Brian Don Berry, Sr., 81, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Fairmont, WV, Don lived and raised his family in Bridgeport before settling in Weirton, where he spent the last 20 years of his life enjoying retirement.
Don loved his family deeply and was happiest when spending time with them. He dedicated countless hours coaching his daughters, son, and grandson in sports such as soccer, baseball, softball, and football. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Don especially enjoyed golfing and fishing, which brought him both peace and joy. Among his favorite hobbies, Don love building train sets.
Don’s education included a degree from Fairmont State College where he was in the TBI fraternity and Masters in Business Administration from West Virginia Wesleyan.
Professionally, Don built a long and successful career in banking, retiring as Senior Vice President at Chase Bank. Moreover, Don also worked as adjunct professor at Fairmont State University and West Virginia Northern Community College teaching business.
Don Volunteered and served as a member of the Kiwanis Club including a term as President. Following his retirement, he continued to share his leadership and enthusiasm as Director of Special Events at Lauttamus Communications.
A proud U.S. Army veteran, Don served his country with honor through multiple assignments in Europe. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Weirton.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Nellie Berry. He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa (Ruggiero) Berry; his children Regina (John) Sobieray, Annie (Paul) Lauttamus, Christina (Adam) Pratt, and Brian (Samanta) Berry, Jr; and his cherished grandchildren Andrew and Ryan Sobieray; Carson Lauttamus, Helen and AJ Pratt; and Katherine, Madelyn, and Jonathan Berry.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 3 PM until 6 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Additional visitation will be held on Monday from 10 AM until 11 AM followed by a Funeral liturgy at 11:00 at the funeral home.
Rev. Fr. Dennis R. Schuelkens, Jr. will preside.
Interment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery in Weirton with military honors conducted by the West Virginia National Guard and the American Legion Post 10.
Don’s legacy of love, kindness, and dedication will live on through his family and all those whose lives he touched.
Memorial contributions may be made to Weirton Medical Center 601 Colliers Way Weirton 26062 or to Valley Hospice 10686 OH- 150 Rayland, OH 43943.
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Charities
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Dear Annie, Paul and Carson, so very sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. May he rest in peace.🙏
With our deepest sympathies Joann and Paul Babela
So very sorry to learn of his passing. He was ever the gentleman. So pleasant to converse with, willing to be helpful with assistance or ideas. He will certainly be missed. Sending love and prayers.
Jim Varner, Fairmont Senior and Fairmont State. TBI brother.
It seems unbelievable that six decades have gone by since Don and I sat in the Fairmont Senior High School dugout during baseball season. (He played, I kept the scorebook). Then just a couple of years later, we ended up in the same fraternity. Always friendly, Don was a symbol to all of us on how to live a good life and be a good man. May his family take solace in that. Goodby my old friend and dugout mate. Jim Varner FSHS’64, FSC ‘68
Friday, October 24, 2025
8:47 PM
On behalf of the Officers & Brothers of TBI Alumni Association and Tau Beta Iota Fraternity, we extend our condolences at the passing of Brother Berry.
Brother Berry and all TBIs who have left us during the past year will be remembered at the Memorial Service held during our annual Founders Day Program in March.
Sincerely,
Kevin C. Iaconis, President
TBI Alumni Association
It was in 2010 that I met Don at West Virginia Northern Community College. On that day I discovered that we had many similarities: we were both from Fairmont WV, we were both married on the same day (April 17, 1971), we went to Fairmont State College, and were both members of the Tau Beta Iota Fraternity. I attended Fairmont Catholic High School as did Teresa Ruggerio. Don and I worked together at WVNCC for a few years. I have seen Don a few times in the recent past and it was great to see him.
Rest in the God’s peace brother, Larry De Rosa
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father, and grandfather.
In sympathy,
Jenny Anderson