Brian G. Van Wagner, 65, a lifelong area resident died on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Renaissance Rehab & Nursing Care Center, in Hyde Park.

Born January 28, 1958 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late James Gilbert Van Wagner and Doris Grace Abbott Van Wagner.

Brian worked for various companies working as an operator and mechanic.

Always known for loving his cars and owning a red car, Brian loved being around cars and going to car shows, especially looking at mustangs and Camaros and corvettes.

He also loved listening to rock and roll and was known to enjoy watching King Kong or a sappy movie on a rainy day.

On June 24, 1996, he married the former Beth McClure. Beth Van Wagner Predeceased him in 1999.

Brian is survived by his daughters, Jessica Cubito, and husband Corey; Crystal Van Wagner: and Kristina McClure. four grandchildren, Rocky, Jennessa, and Kaedin, and Catalina.

He is also survived by his siblings: Larry Van Wagner and wife Virginia, Sharon Sautter and husband Eric; and nieces and nephews, John, Ryan, Andrew, Erica, and Christopher.

Calling hours will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.

A service will take place at 12:30pm at the funeral home.

Memorial donations in Brian's memory can be made to the Dementia society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 (www.dementiaosociety.org) or the Parkinson's Foundation 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 (www.parkinsons.org)

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com