"AS A FRIEND OF THE O'BRIENS, CONDOLENCES BRIAN AND ALL THE FAMILY ON THE DEATH OF DAD. MAY GOD HOLD HIM AND ALL OF YOU IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND."
In loving memory of
Brian James Kinsella Sr.
September 14, 1958 - September 11, 2021
Brian James Kinsella, Sr., 62, of Fort Pierce, FL, and formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2021. He was the loving husband of Julia (Thompson) Kinsella of Fort Pierce, FL, and also formerly Portsmouth, RI.
Brian was born in Chula Vista, CA, on September 14, 1958, son of Marty and Rita Kinsella, both of Middletown, RI. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1976. Shortly afterward, Brian began a fourteen-year career at Raytheon in the sonar division, leaving in 1994 to study computer science at the Community College of Rhode Island. He later obtained his B.S. in computer science from Roger Williams University in 2007. From 1995 until 2007, Brian managed the Newport Prescription Center before starting on a sales career in the maritime safety industry while working at Life Raft & Survival Equipment in Tiverton, RI, from 2007 through 2015. In 2016, he and his wife Julia realized a longtime dream of moving to Florida when Brian accepted a position as National Yachting Sales Manager (Americas) with Viking Life-Saving Equipment, a Danish-based global manufacturer of maritime safety equipment.
He loved competition and spending time with friends so it was only natural that golf was his life-long passion, and he became a member of the Green Valley Country Club and more recently the Fall River Country Club. He played in many golf tournaments throughout his life but is best remembered for his hole-in-one at Green Valley on the 12th hole (using a 7 iron) which made the local paper and him very proud. On moving to Florida, Brian enjoyed spending his free time with his wife Julia and their three dogs, Sammie, Lucy, and Sweetie, and especially being "One Pop" to his two beloved grandchildren.
Besides his wife of 33 years and parents, Brian is survived by his two sons: Brian Kinsella, Jr, of Middletown, RI, and Trevor Kinsella and wife Brittany, of Orange Park, FL, including their two children Madison and Landon, who will dearly miss their One Pop. He also leaves behind four much-loved siblings: Kevin Kinsella and wife Judy of West Greenwich, RI; Mike Kinsella and wife Fern of Jacksonville, FL; Kathy Perkins of Middletown, RI; and Chris Kinsella and wife Kelly of Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition, he leaves a brother-in-law, Peter Thompson and wife Anne of Houston, TX, and a sister-in-law, Maria Bassinder of Portsmouth, RI, as well as several cherished nieces and nephews.
Brian always had a cheerful smile and a funny joke for anyone that would listen. He will be sadly missed by all of us.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Connors Funeral Home at 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly appreciates donations in Brian's name to the Potter League for Animals (www.potterleague.org/donate).
Tributes
"To the Kinsella family, my deepest condolences of the loss of Brian. I was lucky enough to work with at VIKING and enjoyed his positive attitude and willingness to help all. "
"The folks at Datrex would like to extend our prayers and condolences to the Kinsella family. Brian had a passion for the job, an overall cheerful and joking nature about him. Brian was one of the nicest gentlemen around and a heck of a competitor! We wish the Kinsella family our deepest sympathies."
"To The Kinsella Family, my deepest condolences in the loss of your love one. I worked with Brian at Raytheon. What a happy go lucky person. I know he will be missed by all who's path he crossed. Know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal."
"Aloha Brian's Wife and Family, I am at a loss for words, we send our Love and Aloha to Brian, His Family and the Viking Family. Brian worked with me on a number of Yachting Liferaft System Sales and was always professional and helpful in supporting the Viking Marine Safety Equipment. Please accept our sincerest condolences to all of you, Always Love and Aloha from Liferaft & Marine Safety Equipment, Inc. Honolulu, Hawaii. Bobbie, Judy, Jayleen, Mana, Chavis and Kurtis."
"I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Brian's wife and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Brian was a great colleague and always so sweet and happy! RIP, you will be missed.."
"My sincerest condolences to the Kinsella family. I worked with Brian for several years at LRSE as well as several boat shows once he joined the Viking team. Always smiling and good for a joke. I will miss you this week in Newport but you will always be in our thoughts. "
"Brian thank you for your teachings working with me @ VK. Have a safe trip up to heaven ?"
"Sending prayers and condolences. Very sorry to hear this news. "
"I want to extend my condolences to Brian's wife, sons and grandchildren. May God give you the strength to deal with Brian's physical loss. I will miss my dear friend and colleague, who always put a smile on my face even in the most stressful moments. We were in contact every single day, for the last 6 years except holidays. We learned from each other and he always did more than what he was asked to do. Thank you for your sincere friendship. I'll never forget you. RIP Brian. I will miss you. Katia Ceballos"
"I want to extend my condolences to Brian's wife, sons and grandchildren. May God give you the strength to deal with Brian's physical loss. I will miss my dear friend and colleague, who always put a smile on my face even in the most stressful moments. We were in contact every single day, for the last 6 years except holidays. We learned from each other and he always did more than what he was asked to do. Thank you for your sincere friendship. I'll never forget you. RIP Brian. I will miss you. Katia Ceballos"
"Julia - so sorry to hear about Brian's passing. Sending love and hugs - Amintha Cinotti"
"Dear Julie, We just found out today about Brian and still in shock. I am so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you and your Family Brian worked with us daily at the Life Raft store and I will miss working with him in the future. I would have never thought since Brian was so young. I will miss him. Ron Abbott, Life Raft Store."
"Julie and Family, My sincerest condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Take care."
"Hey Bri, it's Bri. We always started our conversations or voicemails that way. There are so many memories and inside jokes. As I recall them it puts a smile on my face. Brian was so funny and would tell me what I needed to hear as well, he was a true friend, not just a colleague. I will miss him immensely. Brian, Julia, me and my wife went to see Louis CK together. That was a night to remember. "
"Brian and I met at one of the many boat shows many years ago. He was the brand new Viking life rafts rep. Our friendship started immediately and at every show we would scream each other?s name down the aisle, no matter how many people were in our way. That was our way of saying Hi! I will miss you dearly my friend BRRIIIIAAAAANNNNNNN. Xo. Natasha "
"Brian Jr. and family, I am terribly sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Best regards, Amy (Cicilline) Lynch"