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Brendan MELANSON Obituary

Brendan Edward Melanson, 38 of Riverside and Chicago passed away Aug. 31, 2012, surrounded by family and dear friend Kalina; beloved son of Richard and Nancy, nee Reinhard; loving brother of Kristin (James) Burns; dear uncle of Liam, Unna and Cecilee Burns; cherised and adored friend of many. Brendan attended Fenwick H.S. and Indiana University his passion was being a part of the Steep Theater Company, his sense of humor will be missed by all his family and many friends and will be missed by all who had the chance to know him. Memorial gathering on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 3 to 8 p.m. at Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St., Riverside. Family and friends to meet at St. Mary Church (next door to the funeral home) for the Funeral Mass on Thursday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. Please omit flowers and make a donation in Brendan's memory to Steep Theater, 1115 W. Berwyn Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 or Horizon Hospice, 835 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642. Funeral info., at 708-447-2261 or www.ivinsfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2012.

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Gabe Guzzo

March 16, 2013

I miss you

Jamie Ward

September 6, 2012

Hadn't seen Brendan since the IU / Phi Psi days, but will always remember him as one of the good ones. My heart goes out to his family and friends in what I'm sure is a very difficult time. Rest in Peace Brendan!

William Ortman

September 5, 2012

Brendan will be remembered as a good person. I miss you Brother.

Matthew Schultz

September 5, 2012

I knew Brendan as a friend through friends. He had the amazing ability to make instant connections and warm up any room with his genuine spirit and excitement for life. My condolensces to his family and close friends. He was a great person.

Pat Keenan

September 4, 2012

I first met Brendan in high school and he was one of the rare people who, even if a few years had passed, it was always the same when I ran into him: genuine conversation, a few laughs, and absolutely no pretense. He was a good man and I am so sorry, to his family, that he is gone.

Richard Albanese

September 3, 2012

Brendan you lived life on your own terms and were a truly decent human being and actor.

September 3, 2012

Brendan - you are already missed. Immensely. I am thankful to have known Brendan for 24 years. My life has been funnier and filled with great memories because of the time I was able to share with him.
Sincerely, Michael Homer

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