Dr. Rev. A. Allen Brindisi

Rev. Dr. A. Allen Brindisi
The Rev. Dr. Brindisi, pastor of the Davidson College Presbyterian Church since December 2000, died on September 26, 2006 after a battle with cancer. He was born on April 28, 1946 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the son of the Rev. P. Arthur Brindisi and the late Viola Allen Brindisi. Rev. Brindisi earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Colgate University, a Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary. Ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in 1971 by the Presbytery of Utica, NY, he served pastorates in Evans City, PA, Niagara Falls, NY, Cocoa Beach, FL, and Davidson, NC. He served as moderator of the Presbytery of Central Florida, and recently served as an alumni trustee for Princeton Theological Seminary.
Under Rev. Brindisi's leadership at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, the congregation conducted a capital campaign known as 'With Hearts, Hands, and Voices' which resulted in the recent dedication of a new Congregation House for Fellowship, a refurbished and expanded pipe organ, the establishment of a columbarium at the church, and generous gifts of benevolence monies to specific mission projects locally at the Ada Jenkins Center and around the world. Rev. Brindisi's preaching touched not only the congregation of DCPC, but also a large radio audience through the live radio broadcast of the Sunday worship service on WDAV.
By far the most notable attribute of Rev. Brindisi's ministry, however, was his caring and pastoral manner in dealing with others, whether members of his congregation or in the larger community such as the partnership he initiated with a Presbyterian congregation in Kikuyu, Kenya to build a Youth and Child Development Center to provide educational opportunities for pre-school children and youth. The Center opened in early 2006 and serves children orphaned by AIDS and youth seeking computer training.
Rev. Brindini reflected often on his successful ministry and how the Lord blessed each church with numerical and physical growth, peace, and unity. However, he was always quick to say that the crowning achievement of his life was found not in his professional career, but in the partnership with his wife, Ann, as they gave the world two sons of whom they are most proud.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann Chabot Brindisi, whom he met while in youth fellowship in their middle school years. He is also survived by son, Jess Brindisi, daughter-in-law, Sue Brindisi, and grandson Jack, all of Gainesville, VA; son, Corey Brindisi of Key West, FL; father, the Rev. P. Arthur Brindisi and step-mother, Norma of Leesburg, FL; and sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Gary Gildersleeve of New Hartford, NY.
A memorial service celebrating his life and witnessing the hope of the resurrection will be held at Davidson College Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 30, at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends in the new Congregation House immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Davidson College Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 337, Davidson, NC 28036, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity, 20310 North Main Street, Cornelius, NC 28031, or First Tee of Charlotte, P.O. Box 680217, Grady Cole Center, 310 North King Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204. www.thefirstteecharlotte.org.
Arrangements by Raymer Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC.