Brian Edward Cobb

Brian Edward Cobb passed away on March 2nd, 2024, at the age of 70. To say Brian Cobb was loved would be an understatement. Brian, the son of the late Owen and Mary Elizabeth Cobb, is survived by his wife, Lucia, and his children, McCay (Kay) and Norina (Beanie). Additionally, he is survived by his late brother Christopher, sisters Marybeth and Lisa, niece and grandnieces Alyssa, Mireyah, Lola, and Ava, and nephews and grandnephews Travis, Russell, and Max.

Brian attended Cherry Hill High School West and graduated with the class of 1971. He loved music, specifically classic rock, and truly enjoyed live performances. In the 1970s, Brian played the drums in his teen years and beyond, in multiple different bands, traveling across the U.S. all the way to California and Colorado. He later developed a love for the guitar that stayed with him throughout his entire life. Brian was a minor league umpire for years in the States and in Colombia for a year. He frequently shared stories about his time living in Colombia during the 1970s. Brian frequently enjoyed sharing stories about visiting different parts of the world, Including Europe, and the United States. Brian shared the joy of playing guitar, playing baseball, and sharing stories with his family, which they will cherish throughout the rest of their lives. Above all, Brian was known for his witty sense of humor and his ability to remember facts. He was a tough competitor when it came to trivia games, often recalling facts that weren't considered general knowledge, for which he will always be remembered. Brian often shared stories about raising kittens with his sisters in his younger years, which followed him into adulthood, owning his own best friend named “Jack”. Lucia and Brian fondly remembered performing in the Philadelphia Mummers Parade as the “Village Creeple'' alongside his sisters Marybeth and Lisa and his niece Alyssa, winning first place.

Later in his life, Brian became a juice distributor for about 30 years, to which his nieces and nephews referred to him as “Uncle Gatorade”. Brian will always be remembered for his love for sports, his love for cats, his humor, his ‘encyclopedia mind’, his guitar, his love for cheesecake, shrimp, and mussels but above all, Brian will always be remembered for the unconditional love he provided for his loved ones. 

Love you forever Dad- Beanie <3