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Brian P.. Deppen

Date of Death: January 14, 2020
Visitation
Trinity Episcopal Church
Swarthmore, PA
Sunday 1/19, 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Service
Trinity Episcopal Church
Swarthmore, PA
Sunday 1/19, 4:00 pm

Brian P. Deppen, age 53, of Swarthmore, PA passed on January 14, 2020, following a five year battle with ocular melanoma. Brian grew up in Worcester, PA, graduating from Methacton High School in 1985. After graduating from Duke University in 1989 he spent two years in New York City working at Chase Manhattan Bank. Following, he attended the University of North Carolina where he earned a Master’s of Business Administration and went on to a career in the pharmaceutical industry, including Astra, Astra Merck, Astra Zeneca, and TGaS Advisors, Inc.. Brian met his wife, Mary Nolan, in Philadelphia; they married in 2002 and moved to their home in Swarthmore to raise their sons, Brendan and Andrew. Brian’s passion was spending time with his boys, as well as attending their sporting events and musical performances, playing golf, tennis, bocce, and cards, going on family road trips, fishing, and spending time in Avalon, NJ. He also enjoyed volunteering as a coach for his boys’ soccer, baseball, and basketball teams, and being involved with Trinity Episcopal Church, especially the men’s breakfast, Sunday school program, and community service events. Brian was the 2018 Courage Award Recipient from the Melanoma Research Foundation. He was nominated by his oncologist, Marlana Orloff, MD, and supported by his team of ocular melanoma specialists at Thomas Jefferson University along with family, friends, and community, who have been an unwavering source of kindness and generosity through his fight. In addition to his wife and sons, Brian is survived by his parents, John B. and Gail K. Deppen, his brother Blaine (Holly Reath and son Jack), nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and dear friends, all of who will sorely miss Brian. Brian’s life will be celebrated at Trinity Episcopal Church in Swarthmore, PA on Sunday, January 19th. Visitation is from 1:00 – 3:45 and the service follows at 4:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, Swarthmore, PA and the Ocular Melanoma Research Program at Thomas Jefferson University.

Visitation
Trinity Episcopal Church
Swarthmore, PA
Map
Sunday 1/19, 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Service
Trinity Episcopal Church
Swarthmore, PA
Map
Sunday 1/19, 4:00 pm

Brian P. Deppen, age 53, of Swarthmore, PA passed on January 14, 2020, following a five year battle with ocular melanoma. Brian grew up in Worcester, PA, graduating from Methacton High School in 1985. After graduating from Duke University in 1989 he spent two years in New York City working at Chase Manhattan Bank. Following,Continue Reading

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Jenelle & Ivan Francis left a message on March 7, 2020:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Blessed are they that mourn. Jenelle & Ivan Francis
Jennifer Smuts left a message on March 2, 2020:
Dear Mary, Brendan and Andrew, Oliver just heard the news of Brian's passing and called from school to share this news. The Smuts' family is so sorry for your loss. Brian was a lovely man who was so selfless, esp. when it came to sharing his time with the kids sports. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Wray left a message on February 22, 2020:
I worked with Brian at TGaS, and he was always upbeat, always willing to help out, always doing the right thing. I'm so sorry to hear that this disease took him.
Ruth Wuenschel left a message on January 26, 2020:
I just heard of Brian's passing...I had no idea. My heart is breaking for you.
Ellyn Phair left a message on January 20, 2020:
My thoughts are with you. So sorry to hear about Brian's passing. I know that your family's love and support will carry you through.
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Brooke Wilkins left a message on January 18, 2020:
Deepest condolences to your family. Brian's character and love is reflected deeply in your family, and that is evident in how the boys have grown into dedicated students, engaged citizens, and compassionate humans. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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David Smith left a message on January 18, 2020:
What a wonderful man, father, husband, son, brother and for me a great friend. We met at Carolina in the MBA program and have been friends ever since that time. We will miss Brian
Ted Rex left a message on January 17, 2020:
"To be, or to be" It was one of Brian's favorite sayings when I knew him during our years together in Delta Sigma Phi back at Duke. Brian was telling Dad jokes long before we ever knew what fatherhood was. One cannot think about Brian and not smile at those jokes, his laugh, a horrible red plaid sport coat he used to wear, and his enduring joy. He was truly a kind soul. My heart goes out to his family and those who were lucky enough to know him after he left Duke.
Dick Peterson left a message on January 17, 2020:
Our deepest sympathy to your family!
Dick & Dretta Peterson
Jack and Judy Flynn left a message on January 17, 2020:
Mary , Jack and I love you like a daughter. Brian was an exceptional Husband and Father . His courage was amazing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Jack and Judy Flynn
Jeanne Wernersbach left a message on January 17, 2020:
So very sorry to hear about Brian. He was way to young and was a good man - loved his wife and kids and his loved extended to his family and close friends.

I will include all of you in my prayers - just a really good guy. Sincere, Jeanne Wernersbach
Christy Copper left a message on January 17, 2020:
What a loss...Brian was a great guy to grow up with. I fondly remember him fitting a tour of Duke for my mom and I into what was probably a way busier schedule than he would have ever let us know about. Gone too soon...Christy Copper, Annapolis MD
Stephen Gerard left a message on January 17, 2020:
My sincere condolences on Brian's passing. I worked with him for years @ TGaS Advisors and will remember him for his kindness the smile he had when we worked with colleagues and clients and the extra efforts he put into his work. He will be missed!
Michelle Burkey Fairfax left a message on January 17, 2020:
So sorry to hear about this Blaine. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Michelle (Burkey). From Worcester
Brian McKinney left a message on January 17, 2020:
Dear Mary, Brendan and Andrew, Brian was a true gentleman; kind to everyone, intelligent, funny, and a great father-I was blessed to know him. The trip we took to Ireland with your lovely family will always bring great memories. So sad he had to leave, praying for you all. Love, Brian, Erin and Jack.
lee Seaman left a message on January 17, 2020:
Loren Barsky left a message on January 16, 2020:
Brian was a man of integrity, strength and kindness. I could see his love for his wife and boys. While I didn't know Brian as well as I wish I did, I am deeply saddened by him losing his battle to this terrible disease and know there is a huge hole in many people's lives without him and I pray for their healing.
Jim McCambridge left a message on January 16, 2020:
Our deepest condolences to your family!
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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