Minden, NV - February 11, 1959 – July 30th, 2022
With deep sadness, we share Brian Josef Lagorio chose to end his journey on Earth on July 30th, 2022.
Brian, with his quick wit, humor, and never ending knowledge, could light the darkest of rooms. He was lively, strong-willed, kind and loved to make people laugh. He was one of the most dedicated, selfless, hardworking and accomplished men whose ultimate goal was to give his beautiful wife and two sons the life they deserve. He truly lived for his wife, Vicki Lagorio, and the boys.
Brian left an immeasurable impression on every person he encountered. He was simple, happy, full of life, and he spread that to those around him. Unbeknownst to most in his life, he did not save enough light for himself.
No one was aware of the darkness Brian faced when alone or the impossible self image a perfectionist sets for themselves. Vehemently private, Brian did not discuss his darkness with others; we did not hear of or see his increasingly, all-consuming pain. It is impossible to prepare for the harsh reality of losing a loved one, especially a parent at such a young age. To lose Brian in this manner is incomprehensible. It has left behind a desperate longing to understand. His death has left us in painful and permanent ways as suicide is a complicated end.
The desperation, pain and despair Brian must have endured, to feel it best to leave his children and family is heartbreaking. Brian believed we could live without him’ although we disagree with the choice we will draw strength from his legacy to continue on. We will carry Brian’s legacy with us – his warmth, intelligence, strength and can-do mindset.
We will carry him in his wholeness. We will see him in the faces and mannerisms of his two sons. We will heal, we will grow stronger, we will laugh, we will cry; life will never be the same without Brian. He is sorely missed. We are a family who lives with joy and disappointment, sadness and love, trials and triumphs, laughter and tears; we remember, we tell stories, we pray, we hope, and most of all..we love.
We take comfort in knowing we will be together again one day and that our father, brother, and friend has found his way to the comforting arms of our Savior as well as his best friend and soulmate, in this lifetime and the next, Vicki.
Brian is survived by his brother, Kevin Lagorio, his sons James with wife Bernadette, Josef, and his grandchildren Jack and Lyra.
Brian’s Memorial Service will be held on August 27th, 2022, at 10 am at Cherokee Memorial Park, Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA.
Following the services, there will be a Celebration of Life at the Linden’s Lions Club from 12:30pm at 5041 N Market St, Linden, CA 95236.
Instead of flowers, donations can continue to be made under Brian Lagorio through the Movember, Men’s Mental Health and Cancer awareness philanthropy, in any amount. Please make donations online at: https://movember.com/m/brianlagorio
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lagorio family.