it is with great sadness that NYU Athletics announces the passing of our friend and colleague Brian Mecca, who left us on Monday after a long battle with various medical ailments.  

Brian was hired as a part-time weight room supervisor in 1990 and his responsibilities grew into a part-time permanent position on November 1, 1993.

On September 1 of 1996, Brian was hired full-time as an Operations Assistant and served in that role up to his death.  

A huge history buff, Brian also loved the Beatles and the New York Mets, constantly engaging in conversations on those topics.   

"Brian was not only a great colleague to work with, he was a friend," said Senior Associate Athletic Director Carl Villanueva. "He was a mentor to the full-time staff as well as to the student employees. His often-used phrase was 'just tell me what you want and I will get it done.' He was incredibly friendly and helpful. Brian spoke often about his twin daughters, Annabelle and Lily, and always enjoyed when his NYU family of former student-athletes and student employees would return to the Coles Sports Center to say hello.

"Brian will be sorely missed."

The Department's most sincere thoughts and prayers are with the Mecca family at this very difficult time. We will share more information as it comes available.

The Village Green of Maplewood & South Orange also wrote an article about Brian and his passing. That story can be accessed here.