Funeral Details

Baruch Aryeh! I love you and miss you so much! This world has lost an incredible human being, very smart and talented, but most importantly blessed with a tremendous Neshama.

You were dealt a bad hand that you didn’t deserve but always strived to make the best of it and be not only a great contributor to society, but also a great example for the Jewish people and a true Ben Torah. This is very sad news for all of Klal Yisroel.

Brian would always guide me to improve my Midot and taught me so much Torah! He always wanted to end every one of our conversations with some form of Divrei Torah! He truly loved
Hashem but was suffering in a way that he could not control.

I am incredibly sad and hope that anyone who sees this, and especially those who know Baruch Aryeh, pray for him, use this tragic event to appreciate their family and loved ones and the blessings in their life (no matter how small) as well as take it upon themselves to be kinder to everyone, follow and love Hashem, and increase their Mitzvot even just adding one Mitzvah to their life in his honor and to help merit the redemption and peace for Baruch Aryeh and a reunification with him through the coming of Moshiach!

Baruch Dayan Emes - Klal Yisroel mourns the loss of a great
man with a tremendous heart and a special Neshama!

I miss and love you Brian!

Michael Zaidel

May the Lord grant you Eternal Rest.

Nick Gaeke

I was really shocked to hear this news, and I have known Brian and his family since I was 5 years old. My family was lived down the street from his family in Skokie. Brian was a lovely person and had many Shabbos and Yom Tov meals by our family. May Brian's beautiful Neshama have an Aliyah. BDE

William Pollack

This is very sad news. I enjoyed working with Brian. I was always surprised that behind his "cool guy" look was a very kind and warm heart that cared very much about his colleagues. My deepest condolences to his family.

Sarah Sexton Martinez

I always enjoyed our conversations and hearing about Brian's travels and his daughters when we worked together. I am sending my condolences and prayers to his family.

Connie Repass

He was always bright and cheerful and a pleasure to be with.

Howard Reich

Brian once asked me, as a caring friend giving another friend some dating and relationship advice, "What is your most valuable asset?".
"What?", I asked. He answered, "It's your time."
Brian, these words were so powerful, I remember them almost every single day. I'm sad to hear of your passing. You've left this world too soon. We really do need to cherish every minute.

Lori Lovitz

Brian will truly be missed. He was a great colleague and talked with everyone one with a smile. My prayers are with his family. May God comfort you all.

Maya Porbeni

Even though we weren’t meant to be each other’s beshert, I always loved you, and was so proud of the man you were, Your incredible neshama will live on in your beautiful daughters. I so hope you are at peace, dear Brian.

Cindy Sher

Brian Press was one of the most pleasant attorneys that I ever met. He was very personable, professional, and a good listener. The news of his sudden passing was very disturbing to me.

To Brian's parents, you raised a wonderful son, and I am very happy to have known and worked with him in our office. To Brian's children, siblings, and family members, please know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. And that the power of love transcends the sting of death. In due time, the hurt will heal. And the love
that you have for Brian will be in your hearts always!!

Karen Lawrence

I was a co-worker and friend of Brian at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel for many years. We played on the office softball and bowling teams together. He was a respected and dedicated public servant. Brian attended my retirement party and was an enthusiastic participant including at the Karaoke after party. He also advised regarding my then upcoming trip to Sicily. My condolences and prayers extend to Brian and his family. Jim Cascino

JIM CASCINO

Brian had a kind and joyful spirit, always bringing warmth and laughter to those around him. He was a true friend, and his presence will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Falan Austin

I met Brian about 9 years ago through social events in the Jewish community and he had been a good friend ever since. I remember him as an optimist with a quick witted sense of humor who could brighten up a room. I had dinner with him recently just last month. I’m sorry to see him gone so soon, he will be missed.

Joseph Fahndrich