January 3, 1954 – August 14, 2024
Bryan Michael Allain, 70, of Coppell, Texas passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on January 3, 1954, to Joseph Bryan Allain and Suzanne Pole Allain, Michael's life was marked by dedication, love, and service.
Michael graduated from St. Joseph School in Jeanerette, Louisiana, and spent his summers working on the family sugar cane farm. He pursued higher education at Louisiana State University and the University of Southwestern Louisiana, eventually earning a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Orleans in 1986. Michael then began his career in Engineering at the Stennis Space Center, where he played a critical role in testing space shuttle rocket boosters.
Michael was first married to Theresa Ardizone, with whom he had a daughter, Gina Louise Allain, who resides in Los Angeles, California. For the past 42 years, he has been married to Christena “Tena” Christensen Allain, and together they raised three sons: Joseph Raymond Allain of Muenster, Texas; James “Jimmy” Michael Allain, married to Angie Allain of Parker, Texas; and Jeffery Lyle Allain of Coppell, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bryan Allain; his sister, Virginia Sue Allain; and his brother, David Joseph Allain—all of whom also succumbed to ALS. He is survived by his mother, Suzanne Allain of Coppell, Texas; his brother, Randall John Allain, married to Natalie Foco Allain, of Mandeville, Louisiana; his sister-in-law, Lisa Falgout Allain of Jeanerette, Louisiana; his brother, John Charles Allain of Homestead, Florida; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends.
In 1990, Michael and his family moved to Coppell, Texas, where they became active members of St. Ann Catholic Parish. Michael dedicated much of his time to the community, serving on the Coppell Youth Football Board and coaching Coppell Youth Baseball. He retired from Siemens Dematic as an electrical engineer, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication.
Michael's love for his family was profound, as evidenced by his decision to take early retirement to care for his sister Virginia during her battle with ALS where he also cared for his mother. For the past six years, Michael actively participated in ALS research, including the DIALS Study and the ALS/FTD studies in Boston, Massachusetts. His hope was that his involvement in these studies would contribute to medical advancements that could benefit future generations. Michael's courage and determination to make a difference, even in the face of his own adversity, were truly inspiring.
In his final act of generosity, Michael donated his brain and spinal cord to the ALS/FTD Brain Study at Harvard, where it will be utilized in ongoing research.
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 RSV
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rolling Oaks Funeral Home, 400 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019. (Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m.) Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Parish, 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you please consider a donation to the DIALS Study at Massachusetts General Hospital. Your generous gift supports research efforts for individuals at risk or living with ALS and related conditions. Gifts may be made online: Giving.MassGeneral.org/donate or checks should be made payable to “Massachusetts General Hospital” and mailed to MGH Development Office, Alexandra Van Strien, 125 Nashua Street, Ste 540, Boston, MA 02114. Please include a message that the gift is a tribute to Bryan Michael Allain.
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