Brian F. Strauss

Brian Strauss, 64, of Newark, passed away on November 4, 2024. He was a courageous cancer fighter who never gave the disease an inch.

Brian was a devoted husband of 41 years to Diane Strauss with whom he raised two boys, 13 Great Danes, and rescued 11 cats, beloved father to Sean Strauss and Michael Strauss, and a cherished grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle, and friend to so many others. He will be remembered for his easy-going nature and uncanny ability to converse with anyone about anything anywhere.

Brian was an entrepreneur his entire life. He worked for his father at Red Star Decorating until taking over the business himself. He and Diane founded Living Well Magazine—a local publication focused on making the world a better place—operating it successfully for more than a decade. And when he had enough of running his own businesses, he brought his entrepreneurial spirit and skillset to a local company.

Brian spent his final days celebrating his birthday and wedding anniversary. He ate steak and homemade apple pie, watched action movies and the Philadelphia Eagles, and laughed with Diane, Sean, and Michael about his plan to cook a Thanksgiving feast for the 22 people he invited for this year’s holiday.

Brian’s life will forever be celebrated by his wife Diane, his eldest son Sean and his girlfriend Emily Sullivan, his youngest son Michael, his wife Jonelle Strauss, and their children Bennett and Eloise; his brother and sisters and their families; and his beloved Cardi G, Banksy, Burberry, BonBon, and Bowie.