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James Brazee Obituary

James George Brazee RED HOOK- James George Brazee passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at home in Red Hook. Born in Yonkers, on Oct. 1, 1929 he was the son of George Robert Brazee and Anna Sholtis Brazee. He was an active member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. James was a longtime Professor at Dutchess Community College and was former Chairman of the Electrical Technology Program. It was at Dutchess County Community College that he met his future wife, Ann Elizabeth VanWagner of Poughkeepsie to whom he was a joy and treasure for 49 years and a source of many lovely memories. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children; James Bartlett (Kathleen Oremus) Brazee of Rhinebeck, Melissa Brazee Pitcher of Elizaville, and Amanda Elizabeth Brazee of Red Hook. Also surviving are their grandchildren; Tristan Clay Pitcher and Amelia (Maisy) Pitcher of Elizaville. A daughter from his first marriage, Wendy Susan Brazee (Paul Petrarca) of Cranston, R.I., Wendy's son and daughter, Philip Todd Berkowitz, Helene Berkowitz and her children, Jayden Berkowitz and Cameron Mastrangelo of Poughkeepsie. Friends may call at the Burnett and White Funeral Homes, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY on Saturday from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 12 p.m. the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Red Hook. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to that wonderful organization: Hospice Foundation, Inc., 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett and White Funeral Homes. To read a full obituary, for directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com

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Published by Daily Freeman from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2011.

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Al Lane

March 11, 2012

I remember Jim from Dutchess Community College.1963-1990.He was a fine gentleman and professor. He'll be missed.Al Lane.

June 25, 2011

He was one of the very few true friends I had at DCC. I mourn his passing.
I will always remember him
Henry Horwitz

Thomas Randall

May 1, 2011

It was a pleasure and honor to know Mr. Brazee. He was always VERY nice to me and I had a lot of fun chatting and laughing with him over many years at his work as a professor at DCC. A very soft spoken man who really cared for the students and those around him. He will be sorely missed.

Elsie Saar

May 1, 2011

Ann, I was so saddened to learn of Jim's passing. He was a wonderfully kind and gentle person. We all miss both of you at the Family History Center.

Carol Zangla

May 1, 2011

Ann, I'm so sorry. I know you miss him. He was one of my favorite "brothers." I'm thankful to have known him and celebrate his graduation to the next level of his progression.

Bill Fenwick

April 30, 2011

I was in Mr. Brazee's first electronics class at DCC. I was a poor student, but managed to graduate in 1960. Mr. Brazee suggested, as I was good at English, that technical writing might be an option for me. He was right. I went on to a four-year English degree and a long career with IBM in technical writing. He was a gifted teacher and I will never forget him.

Douglas Cotant

April 30, 2011

Brother Brazee was one of my Home Teachers when I was a member of the Poughkeepsie Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have been asked to add the name of Sister Estelle C. Weed, who was also a member of the Poughkeepsie Ward.

Dave longobardi

April 30, 2011

Ann& Family
I felt a need to add a second entry.James was the best proffesor I ever had.He was my insperation to become a college teacher.He always had a kind word for everyone.I was happy to call him my friend for the last fifty years.

Dick Steffen

April 29, 2011

I will not be able to attend Jim's service on Saturday and would like to express my sorrow to hear of his passing.
I worked with Jim at DCC for over 35 years and found him to be a true gentleman and an outstanding teacher. I pray for the repose of his soul and for his family for the courage to carry on.

Steve Zocchi

April 29, 2011

Prof. Brazee was a great man and a great teacher. i will always remember him.

Dave Longobardi

April 29, 2011

Ann&Family
Jim was a wounderful and gentle person.I did not realize how much our lives parralled each other until I read the obitury.I was glad you put that picture in the paper because that is how we rememer Jim.
Dave & Donna Longobardi

April 29, 2011

Ann & Family

We are please to have had the opportunity to know Jim in this life. He was a great example of the gospel and a great mentor! Aloha !
The Websters

Joelene Thompson

April 28, 2011

To Ann & Family
One of gods wonderful children has returned home. He will always be an angel looking down on you. His kindness and love is a blessing to all of us who he new.
My family will always cherish those wonderful times spent together. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Brazee Family.

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