Brian Douglas Spratta

Brian D. Spratta passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 17 at his home in Morrison, CO. He is survived by Trudy, his loving wife of nearly 20 years; his sons and their spouses, Nick (Lisa) Spratta, Justin (Sondra) Spratta; his granddaughter, Natalie, his mother, Harriet Mayer and his siblings, Linda (Paul) Sumereau, Tim Spratta, Pam Spratta, Jim (Judy) Spratta, Sue (Bob) Donnelly, Mike (Janet) Spratta, Rob (Denise) Spratta, and Terry (Korina) Spratta, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, James Spratta.

Brian Douglas Spratta (1960 – 2012)

Brian was born on 5/7/1960 in Long Island New York to James and Harriett where he grew up with his 8 siblings. In 1980, after graduating from Smithtown High school, Brian moved to Colorado as he had fallen in love with the state years earlier when he attended his brother Jims wedding.

As a child Brian always was intrigued with how things worked. He would take things apart and put them back together. This gave Brian his initial experience as a building engineer however, it did not go without his father often yelling “Brian what are you doing now?” when the lights would go out in the house or some other issue from the result of Brian’s tinkering would happen. Brian would also go with his father to work on the weekends to learn all he could from his father’s experience in electrical and plumbing. It would only make sense the when he moved to Colorado he put his knowledge to good use and started in the Property Management field also working with his brother Jim.

Brian started his family with the gift of his two children, Nick and Justin. His dearest and most rewarding role in life was being a devoted and loving father. He loved his children more than life and had no greater reward than raising, providing, teaching and mentoring each of them from children into adulthood. Brian treasured being able to teach them as they grew. From taking their first steps, riding their bikes and dirt bikes, fishing, doing repairs on their first vehicles up to doing repairs on their own homes.

In addition to being a dedicated father, Brian excelled in his career. He grew up in the business learning from the best (Dick Williams) and in turn mentored those that worked for him to also be the best. Brian worked at LaSalle for 20 years. He was the youngest chief engineer for LaSalle Partners at age 24. He continued to set the bar in the company with his drive for perfection. After leaving LaSalle, he continued his career in Property Management at KEW realty as the Facilities Manager. Brian developed and maintained many meaningful and close friendships with his colleagues in the property management field. His friends know that you never had to wonder what he was thinking. He would tell you what he thought, good or bad. When those that worked for him made a mistake, he would set them straight and then work with them to make sure they had the skill and knowledge to avoid the same mistake. He took many under his wing and launched them into a prosperous career. Brian took great satisfaction in knowing he helped others with their accomplishments. He stayed in the shadows, never taking credit for, but celebrating others successes.

Brian met his wife Trudy while he was officed at Continental Building where they both worked. They were married in October of 1992 and together continued to raise his sons in Morrison Colorado. Brian was a loving and caring husband. After successfully raising their sons, Brian supported Trudy to finish her college degree. He was a husband that was second to none. Despite Brian’s many accomplishments, Brian never took the spot light. He always gave Trudy the support she needed in her career offering encouragement and support. His father-in-law took great comfort that his daughter was married to a man that was devoted to his daughter and cared for her the way Brian did.

Brian was an inspiration to all that knew him. He was deeply loved and will be forever in our hearts as we carry on taking those things he taught us. As we look back, his laugh and sense of humor will live on with us all as we remember Brian.

Visitation, Thursday, June 21 from 5-7 pm at Olinger Crown Hill; service, Friday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Olinger Crown Hill Pavilion of Reflection both at W 29th and Wadsworth. Committal to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St, Golden, CO 80401, 303.278.7575 or Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters (DAV.org), PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH, 45250