Walter F. Brickowski

[Alan Fine]

After a valiant battle with cancer, Walter F. Brickowski, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Manasquan, NJ surrounded by family. Walter was born June 18, 1956 in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY to the late Walter and Victoria Brickowski.

In 2006, he was inducted into the Hastings High School Hall of Fame for his outstanding basketball accomplishments. He earned a full basketball scholarship at Marist College graduating in 1978.

Walter's career spanned over 30 years, beginning with Louis Dreyfus Energy followed by Premcor and Valero Energy. In 2007, he joined Gulf Oil in Boston where he pioneered unprecedented growth, as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In 2017, he took his talents to Metroplex Energy to spearhead their petroleum wholesale business as Executive Director, with similar results. He was regarded and respected as a giant in the petroleum business.

Walter was intensely generous, funny, hard-working, and charismatic. His magnanimous personality made him memorable beyond comparison. As a natural entertainer, he enjoyed cigars, food, and sports. He prided himself on befriending the staff at any restaurant and finding the best eateries around the world.

He will be deeply missed and though his life was short, we find comfort in knowing it was immensely full of experiences. May he rest in peace, knowing he was loved by all. 

He was predeceased by his parents Walter F. and Victoria (nee Vano) Brickowski Sr. 

Surviving is his devoted wife of 31 years, Susan (nee McGehee) Brickowski , his beloved children Michael Keith Brickowski of NY, NY, Kari Marie (nee Brickowski) Murphy and husband Thomas F. III of Hoboken, NJ and Ana Leigh Brickowski of Nashville, TN, and his dear sister Karin (nee Brickowski) Biagini and her family of White Plains, NY. 

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 a New Bedford Rd., Wall, NJ 07719 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 10:00am at St. Denis Church, 90 Union Ave., Manasquan, NJ 08736. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028, donation forms and envelopes will be provided at the funeral home on Tuesday. 

For directions or to offer online condolences to the family please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com

[lynne finley]

Ah, no. So sorry to hear this. Deepest sympathies to his family.

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[Nancy Schwartz]

I gasped as I read this. What a great loss. Walter was such a fun loving guy and so proud of his family. A sad day. 

Nancy Z Schwartz 

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[valsh...@gmail.com]

So very sorry to hear . All of the very same qualities attributed to him as a successful and fully realized adult , I remember so very well in Walter as a child and a young man. I'm sure all who have known him were touched by his wonderful qualities and will miss him here on earth. My deepest condolences to his loved ones. 

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[Jill Pearson]

Oh dear, this is terribly sad news. I remember Walter well from our class of 74. He we certainly be missed by his HHS family. My condolences to his family.

Jill Pearson

Laconia, NH

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[alison.lent345]

I am so sad. Walter was one of my best friends growing up. I was his match maker. I went to my first bar with him, Peter and Gail on Central Avenue. Walter and I were under age and they all went to the restroom and I was so nervous I hid under the table until they came back. I ordered a slow gin fizz. Walter, Peter and I took many trips to Wow Hops in New York City at 3 in the morning and Waler was welcomed by the owner like he was family and treated to their special menu. I was so happy to be part of his inner circle as one of the guys. I remember cheerleading for him and we wound up at the same college. Even though we lost touch after college when I saw him at our reunions it was like we were back in High School again. What a wonderful, witty man. I will miss you my friend. You brought so much joy into my life and you were always there to lend an ear when I needed you especially after my Dad died. I love you my dear friend xoxo, Alison

[Lucy Riggs]

I am truly saddened by the passing of Walter.

My hope is for his family and Karen to be comforted during this time.

As a teammate and a friend, I was blessed , educated , and quite entertained 

to be around him.

I pray and believe that he is in a good place.

Dave Riggs

[Lucy Riggs]

I am truly saddened by the passing of Walter.

My hope is for his family and Karen to be comforted during this time.

As a teammate and a friend, I was blessed , educated , and quite entertained 

to be around him.

I pray and believe that he is in a good place.

Dave Riggs

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