Brian Christopher Cogswell

Brian Christopher Cogswell, age 48, of Pittsfield passed away suddenly while at work on February 4, 2025.

Brian was born in Mesa, AZ on February 13, 1976 a son of Dionne M. Gendron. His family moved to Feeding Hills, MA when he was little and he was raised there. Brian was a 1994 graduate of Agawam High School and shortly after moved with his family to Pittsfield where he resided and raised his own family.

Brian, "Bri-guy" or "Cogs" as many called him, worked as a field technician for over 15 years. He was employed by Source Pass, formerly CompuWorks.

Brian's family was the light of his life and they always came first.

Brian loved music and could play both guitar and piano. As a kid, he was in many talent shows to showcase his musical abilities and as he got older enjoyed playing on his own or for family.

Brian and his brother Roger had a tumultuous relationship with the game of golf but continued to look forward to playing anyway. He loved Summer and Fall, especially joining his wife and family on beach trips to the Cape. Brian wasn't one to sit still and would find the greatest treasures on the beach.

He was a smart and smart-witted man. From countless games of Chess and Cribbage, to telling the best dad jokes you can imagine, Brian used his mind to draw in those around him.

To know Brian was to love his cynical and sarcastic sense of humor and to love his ability to love others even more. Brian was the best father, uncle and friend, and loved spending time with his child Kiere. He was happy to bring kids under his wing and would care for all around him without ever being asked. 

Brian married the former Kristen Marie O'Connell on October 24, 2020. Along with Kristen came her two children, Christa and Henry Sims, whom Brian simply adored.

Brian will also be deeply missed by his child Kiere Cogswell of Pittsfield, his mother Dionne M. Gendron of Feeding Hills, his siblings Roger Cogswell of Feeding Hills and Jennifer Helmes Alberich of Attelboro, his nieces and nephews, Brandon Gendron who was like a son to him, Eden Alberich, Gillan Campbell, and Dalton Cogswell, his mother-in-law Lynne O'Connell and many other extended family members who will all miss Brian dearly.

SERVICES: Friends are invited to gather with Brian's family for visitation on Saturday, February 15, 2025 beginning at 10am at the Devanny-Condron Funeral Home. A funeral home service and time of sharing will begin at 12pm followed by a celebration of life. Burial will be at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made payable to "The Trevor Project" and mailed to the funeral home at 40 Maplewood Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201