Brian Tirrell

NORTH ANDOVER – Mr. Brian Tirrell, 35 of North Andover, loving husband of Kristen (Forgione) Tirrell passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home, due to a lengthy illness.

Born in Beverly, he was the son of Susan (Cormier) Currier, Andrew Currier and Paul Tirrell. Raised and educated in Essex, Brian was a graduate of Manchester Essex Regional High School where he focused his education on his passion for cooking.

Throughout his professional career, Brian worked as a chef at various restaurants on the North Shore but most recently at C.K. Pearl in Essex.

Brian was a talented chef whose love for cooking and family blended perfectly together. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother who cherished spending time with his family and especially organizing traditional Sunday family dinners. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his wife Kristen of North Andover, Brian is survived by his sons, Aiden, Mason and Colten Tirrell, his parents, Susan Currier and her husband Andrew of Middleton and Paul Tirrell of Beverly, his brother, Justin Tirrell and his fiancé Filomena Sousa of Salem, his mother-in-law Dena Zibell of Saugus and his extended family including aunts, uncles and cousins.

ARRANGEMENTS: At the request of the family, all services are private. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Peterson-O’Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) Danvers. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Brian’s name to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. Sharing written remembrances and condolences during this time will be essential in helping Brian’s family reminisce, celebrate and heal. We encourage you to share your memories by visiting his eternal tribute at www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.

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