Brian Baboolall was born on May 24, 1942, in the town of Port Mourant located in Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana. He was born to the parents of Isaac and Champar Baboolall. He was the oldest of eight children.

Brian attended St. Joseph's Anglican Primary School and R.N. High School both in Port Mourant. In 1966, He married Zabeeda Bacchus and had five children. Brian worked as a Land Surveyor in Guyana. He moved to the United States with his family in December of 1978. Brian worked as a Security Supervisor for Morgan Library and Museum.

Brian loved horse racing and loved going to the racetrack. He loved to cook for everyone and always felt happy when people ate his food. He would give his last meal to anyone even a stranger. He was a loving man with a big heart, kind and passionate. He would always flirt with the ladies. His smile would always light up the room. He was a very charismatic man; he had a charm that was attractive and alluring to others.

Brian is survived by his five children, David, Ryan, Clinton, Jane, and Carter, his seven grandchildren, Bryan, Dante, Jazayda, Nathaniel, Carmay, Isaac, and Zariah, his brothers Cedric and Nelson, sisters Premela, Sabita and Mohani, an aunt and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved friends.