Brian Richard Salliotte

Brian Richard Salliotte passed away suddenly on March 24, 2026, at the age of 56. He was born on October 14, 1969.

Brian will be remembered as an outgoing and genuine man, constantly making everyone around him laugh. He was well known and deeply loved by many, and his presence made every room feel a little lighter.

He was the devoted husband of his beloved wife, Diane, with whom he shared a beautiful life since their marriage on January 27, 1996. Together, they built a strong and loving family that meant everything to him.

Brian was a proud and dedicated father to Nicholas and Rachel (Alex). He took great pride in being there for his children in every way possible, always striving to give them the best life he could. His love for them was steady, selfless, and unwavering.

He is also survived by his siblings, Michael (Laura), Shawn (Penelope), Loni (Darrin), Lindsay (Shea), Derek (Heather), Dustin (Shannon); his sister-in-laws, Nora (Scott), and Jennifer (Scott), along with his many nieces and nephews and many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

Brian was preceded in death by his loving parents, Richard and Carole Salliotte, Lori Salliotte, as well as his parents-in-law, Nelson and Sharon Tracy.

Brian had a passion for hockey. Not only did he enjoy playing the game, but he also dedicated much of his time to coaching. For more than ten years, he proudly coached the Dakota hockey team, where he guided, encouraged, and mentored young players both on and off the ice. The relationships he built with his players and their families meant the world to him, and seeing those kids grow and succeed was one of his greatest sources of pride.

Brian also loved spending time watching and going to Detroit Red Wings games with his family. Whether at home or talking about the latest game, those moments together were something he truly cherished, sharing his passion for the sport with the people he loved most.

Outside of the rink, Brian found joy in the simple things in life. He took great pride in his yard and could often be found outside making sure everything looked just right.

Brian's home was always filled with the energy and companionship of dogs. He cherished the time spent with each dog and over the years always seemed to have more than one in the house. No matter how busy his day had been, he was always happy to come home to them.

Brian will be remembered for his kindness, his dedication to his family, and the lasting impact he made on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Brian will be missed dearly. He left this earth way too soon. We weren't ready for him to leave us but God must have needed a little more laughter up in heaven.

A luncheon will follow the visitation and burial. Please join us at Fern Hill Golf Club at 1pm. Address: 17600 Clinton River Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to Diane Salliotte through Venmo (@Diane-Salliotte) or Zelle (586-634-0509). Donations will be sent to a charity of the family's choosing.

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