Brandon Lee Gothberg

Brandon Lee Gothberg, 20, of East Hartford, entered into eternal rest Friday, Aug. 7, 2015.

Born in Stafford Springs on Jan. 21, 1995, a son of Caren B. Gothberg, he had resided in East Hartford for the past 15 years. Brandon was a graduate of Howell Cheney Technical High School in Manchester, Class of 2013, where he was the salutatorian of his graduating class. He was presently a full-time student at the University of Connecticut on a four-year scholarship studying pre-med. Along with going to college, Brandon also worked at Bertucci's Restaurant in Glastonbury and the Marriott Hotel in downtown Hartford. Brandon enjoyed watching hockey and was a loyal fan of the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche. He was very active and proud of his weight lifting at both Gold's Gym and Cardio Express. Brandon also loved playing video games with his friends and family and listening to music.

Besides his loving mother, Caren, of East Hartford, Brandon is survived by a brother, Jacob Gothberg; and two sisters, Jenica Franklin and Kiara Franklin, all of East Hartford. He also leaves his maternal grandmother, Lou (Washburn) Gothberg of Enfield; two uncles, Carl Gothberg and his wife, April, of Vernon, Cal Gothberg and his wife, Alei, of Eagle, Idaho; two aunts, Lana Gothberg of Enfield, Sheila Gothberg of Glastonbury; many beloved cousins and dear friends.

Funeral service will be Friday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at the D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St., East Hartford with the Rev. Joanne Myer officiating. Burial will be at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel Thursday, Aug. 13, from 2 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Brandon's name may be made to a favorite charity of the donor's choice.

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