We Regret To Inform You of the Passing of Andrew Paul Burian
A past member of the American Institute of Architects and colleague of many here in New Jersey has passed away unexpectedly. Andrew Paul Burian was a Project Architect at Farewell Mills Gatch Architects, an Associate at Mills + Schnoering Architects, and a Project Manager for the Rutgers University Biomedical and Health Sciences Department. He was a member of the design teams for the Kahn Bathhouse restoration/renovation and the restoration/renovation of the Count Basie Theatre, among many others.
AIA New Jersey awarded Mr. Burian Young Architect of the Year in 2016.
ndrew Paul Burian, of Hillsborough, passed away at home on Thursday, April 10th. He was 46 years old.
Born in Rahway and raised in Middletown, Andrew lived in Somerset for many years before settling in Hillsborough last year with his beloved family.
Andrew was a gifted and passionate architect whose talent left an indelible mark on the world around him. Throughout his career in private practice, he worked on numerous prestigious projects, most notably the restoration of the Trenton Bath House and the Count Basie Theater—historic landmarks that reflected his deep appreciation for beauty, legacy, and craftsmanship. Later, he brought his talents to Rutgers University, where he served as a Project Manager for Institutional Planning & Development.
Andrew was a devoted parishioner of St. Matthias Church in Somerset and gave generously of his time as Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission of Franklin Township. He was also a lifelong music lover and audiophile, and he loved working on home projects that reflected his creativity and design acumen. He was fun, quick with a joke, and always looking for ways to bring people together for a good time.
But above all else, Andrew was a deeply loving husband and father—the heart and soul of his family. He poured his whole self into the lives of his children, coaching little league, attending every kind of lesson, and being a steady, loving presence in their lives. His love for his family was endless, and his greatest joy came from simply being with them.
Andrew leaves behind his cherished wife and best friend, Carolyn; and his three children, who were the lights of his life—Katharine, Matthew, and John (“Jack”). He is also survived by his loving parents, William and Antonia Burian of Cape May Courthouse; his brother, Richard Burian of Conowingo, Maryland; and his sister, Dawn Piccirillo of Fort Mill, South Carolina. He is now reunited in Heaven with his precious daughter, Emma Marie Burian.