Brian Francis Schaub, 51, of Geneva, New York, passed away on October 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, just one day shy of his 52nd birthday.
Brian was born on October 17, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jennifer (Greenough) Schaub and the late Donald K. Schaub. Throughout his childhood, he lived in St. Louis, Missouri; South Glens Falls, Long Island, and Geneva, New York.
Brian graduated from Geneva High School and went on to earn an associate degree in horticulture from Finger Lakes Community College. His career took him in many different directions, but he found his greatest professional fulfillment at the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station, where he worked with seed oils. A man of many interests, Brian had a natural green thumb and loved tending to his gardens, taking great pride in the plants and flowers he grew. He enjoyed collecting Matchbox cars and baseball cards and had a lifelong fascination with Bram Stoker's Dracula, an interest that took him to Whitby, England, during a memorable trip to visit family. Brian was also a passionate music lover, with a particular fondness for the band Faith No More. He had a special place in his heart for animals and cherished the companionship of his pets.Brian was quiet and private by nature, with a thoughtful, sensitive heart and a curious mind. He was kindhearted, intelligent, and had a wonderful sense of humor, along with a stubborn streak that those closest to him knew well. He was a man who appreciated life's simple pleasures and will be remembered with love by those who knew him best.
Brian is survived by his beloved daughters, Anna and Athena; his mother, Jennifer (Greenough) Schaub; his sisters, Liz (Chuck) Enos and Kate (Matt) Mumford; his nieces, Nikole (Eugene), Kasey (Leighton), Lillian, and Violet; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Isabella, Sophia, Graham, and Francis. He is also survived by his fiancée, Arianna.
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Brian was predeceased by his father, Donald K. Schaub; his beloved grandmother, Dorothy "Nan" Corrigan; his brother, Flip; and his sister, Janis.
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home in Geneva, NY. A funeral service celebrating Brian's life will follow at 6:30 p.m.
In honor of Brian's love of music, family and friends are encouraged to wear their favorite concert T-shirts.
Brian will be laid to rest alongside his father, Donald K. Schaub.
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