Brian David Lepus, age 25, of Manchester, formerly of Stratford, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2012 in Manchester. Brian, a Project Engineer for Manafort Brothers Site Developers of Plainville, was born in Norwalk, beloved son of David W. and Angela (Headly) Lepus of Stratford, and has been a life long area resident. Brian was a 2005 graduate of Bunnell High School, where he was a member of the Varsity Golf Team for 4 years. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University, graduating in 2009. Brian was an avid golfer, and snowboarder, and was a car enthusiast. He played baseball for Stratford Little League, and soccer for Sterling House, and was an active member of the Youth Group at Stratford Baptist Church, attending mission trips to the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. He will be sadly missed by his beloved family and friends. Survivors in addition to his parents include his sisters Christin and Chelsea, maternal grand parents Richard Headly and Shirley Headly, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his beloved Golden Retriever "Tucker". Brian was pre-deceased by his paternal grandparents Joseph and Mary Lepus. Friends may greet his family on Thursday, August 9th from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. A Memorial service will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. in Stratford Baptist Church 131 Huntington Road Stratford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make a donation in Brian's memory to Stratford Baptist Church