Brian Alan Otey
December 20, 1965 ~ July 26, 2019
Brian Alan Otey, 53, formerly of Weirton, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019 in New York City. He was born on December 20, 1965 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Helen (Smogonovich) Otey and the late Harold Otey.
A Roman Catholic by faith, he was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in New York City.
Brian graduated from Brooke High School in 1984 and enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany. After leaving the Army, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Steubenville, then received his law degree from West Virginia University.
Brian was employed by Citigroup in New York City as a corporate tax attorney. He was an avid golfer, reader and student of history.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Coslello Otey; mother Helen (Smogonovich) Otey; brother Harold “Butch” Otey and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins across the country.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on August 3, 2019 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. Father Anthony G. Thurston will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Condolences from the Brooke High School Class of 1984. Our prayers go out to Brian’s family and dear friends.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Brian Alan Otey, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, Brian Alan Otey, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
My deepest condolences to all of Brian’s family and friends. I grew up a few houses away from Brian, and have nothing but fond memories of him. I’ll always remember the daily buss ride to Edgewood Middle School, and eating Slim Jims on the way. He got me hooked on those things. He was always in good spirits, and I am saddened to hear of this loss…
Helen, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, Toni Ann Traffichini
Helen, So very sorry to read of your beloved sons passing. May he rest in peace. from your friend and fellow Kroger retiree — Chris Greco
Butch, So sorry to hear about the passing of Brian. My prayers are with you and your family.