Photo courtesy of O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Jul 16, 1948 – Oct 22, 2022
David R. Brandt Sr., 74, died Saturday October 22nd. He was born and raised in Lancaster, PA and graduated from McCaskey High School. After graduation David enlisted in the Air Force, beating the random draft for Viet Nam as a Munitions Specialist for the F-4’s. He had several deployment tours in Thailand and Viet Nam. He met his wife Pauline at Westover AFB and got married to fulfill his life with her. They were married on May 30, 1970. He was Pauline’s first love and soulmate. David later joined the Barnes National Guard Base in Westfield to complete a 20 year career as a Munitions Specialist on the A-10 aircraft. He was a retired machine operator and communicant of St. Patrick’s Church. He leaves his wife of 52 years Pauline (Hebert) Brandt, three sons David Brandt of Kokomo, IN, Paul Brandt of Monson and Kevin Brandt of Chicopee, a brother Timothy Brandt of PA, two sisters Carol and Debra Brandt, both of PA, six grandchildren Lindsay, Paul Jr., Nicholas, Saydee, Olivia and Caraline and five great granddaughters Emily, Eleanor, Anberlyn, Gracelynn and Charlotte. Friends and family are invited to the funeral mass at St. Patrick’s Church, South Hadley on Friday October 28th at 11 am. Burial is private. The O’Brien Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information or to make online condolences please go to obrienfamilyfh.com.
Read MoreMy thoughts and prayers are with all of the Brandt family
Theresa Paul
October 18, 2024 | Chicopee, MA | Family
Good ones are hard to come by and Dave was a good one! Thank you for your service and hard work! IYAAYAS! Rest in Peace! Dupe
Tom Dumais
October 31, 2022 | Work
Paul and family, our sincere condolences. We hope the best memories and smiles stay with you always!
Rachel and JG Williams
Jon-Gary Williams
October 28, 2022 | Chicopee, MA | Friend
Old school 461 AMMO with a heart. Great demeanor. I was so fortunate to serve with him. Rest now. Your mission is complete. We will never forget. Love, (no you-know-what) Stevie Phillips, MSgt retired
Stevie Phillips
October 28, 2022 | Other
He worked with me on the drill weekends. Very easy going and always available to help in whatever was needed to do....a real gentlemen. RIP Dave. IYAAYAS !!!!
Joe Tereso
October 27, 2022 | Work
Pauline and Family May God gave you courage and peace as you go through this sad time at the loss of your dear husband and father, My sincere sympathy to you all!
Denise Harvey
October 25, 2022 | Friend
Sorry for your loss.
Brian Picard
October 25, 2022
A heartfelt thank you for your service and dedication to our country. Rest In Peace.
Den
October 25, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to you,Pauline, and to all your beautiful family for your loss.
Bob and Terry
October 24, 2022 | Family
