Brian Patrick Waas age 29 passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Born May 8, 1992 in Livingston, NJ. He is the son of George F. and Linda (Moufang) Waas, III.
He is survived by his father, George F. and mother Linda (Moufang) Waas, III, grandmother, Barbara Waas, grandfather, Richard Moufang, godparents, Sue Freaney, Ray Freaney, aunt, Kathy Pallitto, uncle, Mike Pallitto, uncle, Kenneth Ross, aunt, Mindy Agosto-Ross, and many cousins.
Calling hours will be Monday, April 25, 2022 from 4 – 8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. 07840 with a prayer service beginning at 7:45pm.
A Mass of Christian burial to Celebrate his life will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at St. Raphael’s Parish, 346 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ with Father Thomas Blind officiating. A brief visitation will be before at the mass at Cochran Funeral Home beginning at 9:00 am. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 immediately after the Mass.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Els Foundation for Autism, www.elsforautism.org or Asperger/Autism Network (AANE), https://www.aane.org
Thank you for all your love and support! We love you, and I’m sure that Brian knows how much he was, is, and will always be loved after looking over my shoulder as I’ve read your beautiful tributes.
Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com

22 Condolences for Waas, Brian Patrick
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patrice says
April 21, 2022 at 6:41 pmMy heart breaks for you and the family. He always smiled and brought joy to those he came in contact with. May his memory bring you comfort.
JANIS & Andre says
April 21, 2022 at 7:08 pmAll of our thoughts and prayers are with you Linda, and Rick. We have no words to make it better for you and pray you find comfort in memories that you’ve made and in the knowledge he’s now with Jesus and your family that has gone before him….. <3 Janis & Andre
Ron & Rosemary Logue says
April 22, 2022 at 2:27 amRick & Linda, our hearts break over your loss of Brian. You are in our thoughts & prayers . May you find peace in all the special memories and lives he touched . You have an angel in heaven watching over you.
Joan Cooper says
April 21, 2022 at 7:56 pmSo sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. I remember Brian has a little boy playing softball and golf outside with his dad. Brian also loved to play ball with all the neighborhood kids on the block. Brian was the most polite young man I ever met. Keep on smiling in heaven Brian RIP 🙏 ♥️
Jane Kingsford says
April 21, 2022 at 9:00 pmMy heart breaks for you both Linda and Rick. Brian was such a bright shining star and fought courageously at every hurdle he faced. Now in the arms of Jesus forever. Thoughts and prayers are with your family
Melanie Torres says
April 21, 2022 at 10:01 pmHow did one angel greet the the other? “Oh, halo there”
I’m sure Baby Pac Man is groaning over that one!
I’m gonna miss your silly jokes, your AMAZING writing, your bowling tips, and that smile that could light up a room!
I’m a better person for having known you, Brian!
Fly high with the angels! I love you kiddo!
Ron & Rosemary Logue says
April 22, 2022 at 2:28 amRick & Linda, our hearts break over your loss of Brian. You are in our thoughts & prayers . May you find peace in all the special memories and lives he touched . You have an angel in heaven watching over you.
Minebrook Family says
April 22, 2022 at 2:47 amWe love you, Brian. There will never be another soul to compare. You have brought so much laughter and endless memories to every single life you have touched. A heart as big as the ocean. We will miss you so much, Bri. Thank you for being apart of all of our lives. ❤️
Mindy Agosto-Rosss says
April 22, 2022 at 3:11 amI will miss you Brian thank you for 29 years of you letting me be your Aunt Mindy and My Taurus Twin. Love you Always and Forever <3
Kelsey Bolling says
April 22, 2022 at 3:27 pmBrian, you were an amazing, incredible, kind person. I will miss you so much! Mr. & Mrs. Waas, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for blessing this world with Brian. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Rest in peace, buddy.
Geraldine Jordan says
April 22, 2022 at 9:48 pmSorry for your loss Brian will be missed by many sending prayers in time of your loss the Jordan Family
Bob & Kathi Galloway says
April 24, 2022 at 1:29 amJoan called and told us Brian passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rick and Linda at this difficult time. We remember Brian playing ball in the backyard and coming to a few of the backyard picnics in the summer. He was always so polite and pleasant to be around. We know he will deeply missed . May God grant you strength to endure the days ahead and may all the beautiful memories sustain you in your time of need.
Ron Young says
April 25, 2022 at 11:58 amIt was heartbreaking to hear of the passing of Brian.
Brian would always greet me with a pleasant positive attitude. I remember thinking I needed to act more like Brian because he lifted people’s spirits. I’m sure he influenced many people in that way!
My deepest condolences to the whole family of Brian. He will truly be missed.
Bob & Pat Pearson 257 Harvard Dr. says
April 25, 2022 at 4:01 pmRick & Linda may God hold you close and give you comfort in your time of suffering. Please know Pat and I will be praying for you and Brian and thinking of you today.
Eva says
April 25, 2022 at 5:19 pmWe will miss you Brian and we are honored to have been a part of your bowing family. We loved watching you get those “300’s”!
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of a truly wonderful person.
You will be missed. Mark, Eva and Brian Duke
Greg & Ellen says
April 25, 2022 at 7:01 pmRick & Linda, We are so sorry for your loss. We were shocked to hear of Brian’s passing. He will be truly missed. We have so many awesome memories of our time with Brian – especially having fun playing backyard sports. He was so kind and such a pleasure to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. RIP Brian
Erin M says
April 25, 2022 at 7:50 pmI am so sorry for your loss. Brian was such a genuine, kind-hearted soul who radiated light everywhere he went. His memory will continue to live on in some of my fondest childhood memories. May you find peace in knowing that Brian has touched the lives of many and will not be forgotten. Wishing you love and healing.
Pam Borke says
April 25, 2022 at 11:26 pmI am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Brian was very lucky to have such nice parents as the both of you. May you cherish his memories forever.
The Tate Family says
April 26, 2022 at 1:15 amRick & Linda, I’m so sorry for your loss. What a Great Kid and Bowler!! We will never forget the memories Tommy and I have at the bowling alley from back in the day with Brian. May the lord guide you through this time. RIP BRY
The Stoddard Family says
April 26, 2022 at 12:45 pmRick and Linda,
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. We have so many memories of him at Harvard Dr. He always had a positive attitude and never meet a stranger. He would over with a smile always on his face. I remember all the evening backyard baseball games and how much fun the kids had with Brian leading the way. May you find peace in knowing how many lives Brian touched and he will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this most difficult time!
Dan and Betty Richards says
May 1, 2022 at 2:03 pmWe are so sorry to hear of your dear son Brian’s passing, and will keep him and your family in our prayers.
Aldina says
May 3, 2022 at 4:16 pmI’m so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing and hope you are all well. He really was a bright light to the world – always smiling, providing cheerful energy, and hugs! What a unique, kind, and loving person he was. He will be greatly missed.
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