Brian E. Pinette, 65, of 7th St. passed away on Wednesday (5/18/22) at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Augusta, Maine August 11, 1956, the son of Joseph and Gloria (Dowe) Pinette.
A software developer with a PhD in robotics, he was always an early adopter with an interest in new technologies. He was also a voracious reader, and avid gardener, and adventurous cook and homebrewer, and creative with a variety of home improvement projects. He also enjoyed CrossFit and meditation.
Brian was a generous spirit and active in the community in a variety of ways. He enjoyed attending conferences on both cutting-edge scientific developments and paranormal activity.
He was predeceased by three siblings—Gregory, Scott, and Lori and his parents—Joseph and Gloria, and is survived by his two children—Luke Pinette and Jed Kundl, the three children of his late sister—Derry, Moira, and Ian Salewski, and by his cat Koko.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Kostanski Funeral Home, 1 Kostanski Square Turners Falls on Saturday June 11, 2022, from 10 AM until 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Brian’s name may be made to International Rescue Committee, 122 E 42nd St, New York, NY. 10168 or http://www.rescue.org.
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