Our Classmates

Brian Falk

 
Brian's senior candid.
 
Our dear classmate Brian Falk passed away on Jan. 13, 2026. He joined our class in kindergarten.
 
Here are some excerpts from his obituary, which appeared in The Republican newspaper, Springfield, MA:
 
Brian Alan Falk, 73, loved and known by many, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at home after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Brian was born on Jun. 26, 1952 and was a lifelong resident of East Longmeadow, MA. He graduated from East Longmeadow High School in 1970 and went on to proudly serve the community as a firefighter with the East Longmeadow Fire Department. Brian dedicated 35 years of service to the department, retiring as Fire Captain in 2006.
 
Throughout his life, Brian was deeply involved in his community. He was an active member of the East Longmeadow Fourth of July Parade Committee, the Emergency Planning Committee, and Emergency Management, and was a longtime member of the Elks Lodge in Springfield, MA, where he especially enjoyed calling bingo. His commitment to service extended well beyond his career, and he was always willing to lend a hand wherever it was needed.

Brian was predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years, Sandra M. Falk in 2014, as well as his parents, Edwin and Jean Falk.

Brian enjoyed golfing, traveling, vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC, spending time with his family, and doting on his beloved dog, Star. His greatest joy, however, was his family.
 
He is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer Falk of Springfiend, MA and Kimberly Falk and her husband, Jay of Canton, ME. He also leaves behind three cherished grandchildren, each of whom held a special place in his heart.

Brian is also survived by his younger brother, Jeffrey Falk of Bel Aire, KS and by his "adopted" daughter, Amanda Maurer of East Longmeadow, and her four boys, who were a constant source of pride and love in his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian's memory to the Last Call Foundation, 138 Oak St., Braintree, MA 02184 or to the American Cancer Society.
 
 Brian's  remains will be interred in Billings Hill Cemetery, East Longmeadow, MA.
 
 
Young Folks' Kindergarten graduation photo in May 1958. The kindergarten was in the Methodist Church in the Center. Front row: Dennis Plante, Jarl Weyant, Bruce Lindwall, Scott Moore, Gail Taylor, Carol DuBois, Judith Bliss, Malcolm White, Leslie Bergeron. Row 2: Patricia Hendrick, Bruce Moore, Paul Stilphen, Brian Falk, Diane Tower, Deborah Hanson, Susan Wolcott, Christine Bortle. Row 3: Linda Bates, Peter Ouellette, Allan Phillips, Clark Swanson, Janet Betterley, Donna Anderson, Linda Mottle, Jeanne Symmes, William Kenyon, David Gallerani, Joan Stack, Stephen St. Marie. Photo courtesy of Mary Darling Studio.
 
 
Brian wearing a fireman's hat during his kindergarten graduation ceremony. He was attracted to firefighting even at this young age! Photo by Mr. Robert Moore.
 
 
Varsity golf team in Brian's sophomore year. Front row: John DeAngelo, Brian Falk, Barry Tuck, Dave Carpenter, Jeff Boulrice, Mark Willis, Mark Simone. Row 2: Mr. Eugene Gauthier (coach), Bob Lundren, Donald Hutchison, William Meehan, Bob Boulrice, Mark Allen. Row 3: John Dempsey, Joe DeAngelo, Barry Rufenacht, Brad Towle, Tim Thompson, Greg Naylor. Not pictured: Skip Clevenshire.
 
 
Student Bulletin "IT" members in Brian's junior year. Albert Keinath, Joan Hutchinson, Susan Regnier, Kenneth Behan, Mr. James Dowd (advisor), J. Glenn Reardon, Mr. Richard Freburg (advisor), Brian Falk.
 
 
A portion of the Singing Spartans in Brian's junior year. Front row: Mr. Thomas Clough (advisor), Betsy Barclay, Suzanne Florence, Alison Cox, Rosanne Reis, Martha Heenan. Row 2: Susan Regnier, Susan Garner, Ellen Hopkins, Susan Fleming, Valerie Jamison, Melissa McIntire. Row 3: Carl Haetinger, Brian Falk, John Webber, Jim Wilkins, Jim Mayher.
 
 
A portion of the chorus in Brian's senior year. Front row: Mr. John Cheney (director), Cynthia Sault, Sue Sullivan, Susan Regnier, Gail Martin, Linda Clark, Patricia Vadnais, Debra Lawson. Row 2: Patricia Hendrick, Pamela Murphy Sandy Brennan, Cynthia Johnson, Roberta Hire, Marie Roy, Janice Debour, Carol Adams. Row 3: Eilen Roy, Cheryl Macintosh, Leslye Johnson, Lois Melbourne, Sandra Aitcheson, Karalee Shaw, Diane Diodati, Virginia Rush. Row 4: John Hire, James Gilmartin, Brian Falk, Bruce McClure, Chuck Taylor, Richard Hiller, John Gilmartin.
 
 
During Brian's senior year, the latest edition of the "Red and Grey" falls into the eager hands of staff members Al Keineth, Joan Hutchinson, Marlene Cabana, John Hire, Brian Falk, and advisor Mr. James Dowd.
 
 
Varsity basketball team in Brian's senior year. Front row: David Correale, Paul Lieberwirth, Greg Naylor, Craig Johnson. Row 2: Sebastiano Siano and Joseph DeAngelo (managers), Robert Shea, Steve Newell, Dave Gallerani, Mr. William Reagan (coach), John DesRoches, Dennis Killoren, Steve Fairbanks, Brian Falk and Edward Fleming (managers).
 
 
In 2014, Brian, second from left, was honored by the East Longmeadow Lions Club as its Distinguished Citizen of the Year.
 
 
Brian at our 55th class reunion in October, 2025.
 
 
Memory card handed out at Brian's funeral service on Jan. 24, 2026. 
 
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