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Joseph Brechue Obituary

Joseph F. Brechue

AUBURN - Joseph F. Brechue, 65, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Auburn Community Hospital.

Born and raised in Auburn, NY, Joe enjoyed playing softball in his early years, winning the City Fast Pitch A League Championship as a member of Mr. Ed's.

After softball, he began his basketball coaching career. He was head basketball coach at Port Byron High School before eventually becoming Cayuga Community College's head coach. He was recognized as the 2013 Central New York Community College Coach of the Year. He later became the Athletic Director at Tyburn Academy and played a major role in getting their sports programs up and running.

Following his cancer diagnosis, he, along with close friend Sheri Quinn, established Stand By Me, a support group that has helped families throughout Central New York.

Joe retired from Auburn Correctional Facility after 30 years of service. For many years, he tended bar at Snapper's Sports Tavern where his sharp wit always drew a crowd.

Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Nancy Brechue.

He is survived by his brother, Robert (Tina) Brechue; nieces: Elizabeth (Joseph) Breidenbach and Haley (Nicholas) Vitale, as well as Nancy (Robert) Westover.

Calling hours will be Monday, January 16, 2023 from 10:30 AM–12:15 PM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hyacinth Church, 63 Pulaski St. at 12:30 PM. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Tyburn Academy, 17 Clymer Street, Auburn, in Joe's name.

Please visit www.heieckpelcfuneralhome.com to send a condolence to the family.

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Published by The Citizen on Jan. 15, 2023.

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Antonio Germano

February 6, 2023

Joe Brechue was a classmate of mine at Auburn High School. He passed away much too young.

I remember him as a good athlete and a very enthusiastic and friendly guy, though I did not travel in the same circle of friends.

May Joe rest in Peace, and condolences to Joe's family and friends.

Bob Krause

January 17, 2023

So sorry to hear that Joe had passed. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Bob and family.

Marty Callahan

January 16, 2023

Joe Rest In Peace

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Cindy Church

January 14, 2023

I'm sorry to hear the lost of your brother. He was a great guy. This is Cindy that helps Don and Betty

Robert and Laurie Faiola

January 14, 2023

We would like to send our deepest condolences to the family of Joe Brechue. We got to know Joe through Tyburn Academy of Mary Immaculate when our children were attending school there. He was a very kind and generous man who was always thoughtful and giving of himself to others. Joe coached our boys in basketball at Tyburn Academy. In fact, he started the basketball program at Tyburn Academy. Our boys learned so much from Joe, not only about playing basket ball, but about life skills that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Our boys always looked forward to helping him with his fund raiser for people suffering with cancer "Stand by Me". Joe was a wonderful example of his Catholic faith and he was a good friend to all of the boys that played on the basketball team throughout his years of coaching at Tyburn Academy. It was an honor to know him, and Joe will be greatly missed by all. Sincerely, Robert and Laurie Faiola

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10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

St. Hyacinth Church

63 Pulaski St., Auburn, NY 13021

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Hyacinth Church

63 Pulaski St., Auburn, NY 13021

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