Brian Douglas McKinley's obituary , Passed away on June 4, 2025 in Wyckoff, New Jersey

Brian Douglas McKinley

April 27, 1959 - June 4, 2025 (66 years old)

Wyckoff, New Jersey

Brian Douglas McKinley's obituary , Passed away on June 4, 2025 in Wyckoff, New Jersey

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vander Plaat Funeral Home LLC of Wyckoff

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Brian Douglas McKinley

April 27, 1959 - June 4, 2025 (66 years old)

Wyckoff, New Jersey

Brian Douglas McKinley Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brian Douglas McKinley (Wyckoff, New Jersey), who passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Brian may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard McKinley and Yvonne McKinley (Ingram). He is survived by: his wife Christine McKinley (Spooner); his daughters, Lauren and Jane; his brother Robert McKinley (Rob); and his sister-in-law Brigitte McKinley. He is also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Brian's favorite charity, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (https://t2t.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vander Plaat Funeral Home LLC of Wyckoff



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June 9, 2025

Michael G Roach wrote a sympathy message

“Brian and I were close friends growing up in Ridgewood, NJ. He, his brother Robert, and I shared many fun times together. Brian was also a member of the RHS wrestling team, of which we both participated. He will be missed by many. Michael Roach, Class of 1976”


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Bob Wagner wrote a sympathy message

“Brian will be missed. Brian was an integral part of the Ridgewood High School Wrestling Team we were members. Bob "Wags" Wagner, Class of 1976”


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June 12

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Vander Plaat Funeral Home
257 Godwin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

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June 13

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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