Philip D. Brienze Obituary

Philip D. Brienze, age 61, of Little Falls, NY formerly of Stoneham, died Wednesday March 24, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Winchester on July 18, 1959 he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Paula (Zarba) Brienze.

Philip was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham High School, Class of 1978. He had been a longtime resident of New York, having moved to the state in 2005. He had been the former owner of the Blockbuster Video in North Andover, MA.

He was the brother of Vincent Brienze and his wife Martha of West Newbury and the late Dana Brienze. He was the nephew of Robert Brienze of Nahant and the uncle of Jennifer Ward of Beverly. Philip was the beloved husband of the late Nuala (Ward.) He was also predeceased by his loving companion, Ludmila K. Stehnach, with whom he shared nearly 20 years.

A Graveside Service will be held at Lindenwood Cemetery, Montvale Ave., Stoneham on Friday, April 2 at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Arrangements in the care of the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, Stoneham.