Brian J Sklarz

Brian J. Sklarz, 63, of Worcester, formerly of Holden passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, with his devoted family by his side.

Brian was born in Worcester, the son of Rose Marie Sklarz. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools and Quinsigamond Community College.    Brian then embarked on a many year worldwide employment journey. He was the second employee hired by the rock band The Cars.  He worked as the Road Crew Supervisor for The Cars and several other well-known bands including Journey.   Tired of travel, Brian applied and became a Corrections Officer at the Worcester County House of Correction and then a Trial Court Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, spending his entire Court Officer career in the Worcester Court Facility before retiring a couple of years ago.  

Brian is survived by his beloved family  his mother RoseMarie (Sklarz) Coulard of Oxford; his sister and best friend, Cynthia Welter, her husband Jack Silverstein and his nephew David James “DJ” Silverstein of whom he was so proud and dedicated, all of Franklin; a stepdaughter, Victoria Arabian and her daughter Ella of Longmont, Colorado. His stepfather James Coulard of Oxford predeceased him in 1991.

Brian was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church.  Brian was an enthusiastic ancient military and battlefield history buff.  His entertainment employment allowed him to travel the world and explore and enjoy the local history. When he returned home from tour he enjoyed playing slow pitch softball and basketball.  Brian had a huge heart, bright smile, and a kind way about him.   He was well respected and liked by those he worked with at the Worcester courthouse and will be sorely missed.

Brian’s funeral Mass will be held Monday, October 11^th at 1 pm in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward Street.  Burial will be private.   There are no calling hours.   In lieu of flowers Memorial remembrances in Brian’s name can be made to Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Research at cureibm.org.   The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, is honored to assist the family with arrangements.