Brian Petrie Obituary
Published in Orlando Sentinel from Oct. 5 to Oct.
6, 2019. Brian R. Petrie, 60, Winter Springs, passed away Thursday, Oct.
3, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born
August 11, 1959, in New Hyde Park, NY, he is the son of William and the
late Dorothy Petrie.
Brian was a competitive runner at Lyman High School
and continued his love of running at Florida State University. As a young
man, he also gained status as an accomplished marathoner and never settled
for less than his best. Brian enjoyed cycling, swimming and working out
daily, and helped shape many young athletes in running, swimming, and
lacrosse. If he was not an authority on the sport he was coaching, he
studied and researched, and asked questions of coaches he respected, so he
could be the best coach possible. Brian was known for his selfless
generosity, "telling it like he saw it" attitude, and his determination to
not let anything hold him back from being the best he could be right to the
end. He was also a passionate University of Texas fan and made sure his
"Hook em Horns" flag was always flying.
Brian is survived by his father,
William; his brother Dr. Glenn and (Susan) Petrie; his nephew, Matthew and
(Shanelle) Petrie; niece, Kimberly and (Anthony) Zent; and great-nephew,
Keagann.
