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Brett Donovan Obituary
Born January 24, 1978, in Hartford, son of Robert F. Ruddy Jr. of Bristol and the late Jacquelyn Donovan, he was raised in East Hartford and had lived in Manchester for the past two years. Brett graduated from East Hartford High School, and recently graduated from Local 676 Apprentice School in Rocky Hill. He was a Union Sprinkler Fitter. Brett was an avid sportsman and loved the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Bears, and enjoyed fishing.
Besides his father, he is survived by two brothers, Robert F. Ruddy III of East Hartford, Scott L. Ruddy of Lebanon; two sisters, Chantelle N. Donovan of Vernon and Kimberly G. DeRoehn and her husband, David, of Lebanon; his longtime girlfriend, Nicole M. Fagan, of Manchester; two nephews Robert F. Ruddy IV, Christopher E. DeRoehn; and his niece, uncle Brett's princess, Carlee G. DeRoehn; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and longtime friends. Besides his mother, he was predeceased by a brother, Christopher J. Ruddy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 8 at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Church, 2577 Main St., Glastonbury (please meet at the church). Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, East Hartford.
Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, Thursday, June 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made the CT Children's Medical Center, 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06102.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brett Donovan
Sponsored by Dad untill we meet again in Heaven.
Pamela J Brown
June 2, 2025
Hey Brett
Tomorrow will be 18 years since you became one of Gods Angels Wow!
I bet your dad and you had a few and talked about everything that has happened since you left us. Now it seems like we have more family in heaven then here so your not alone. We all miss you down here so please don't stop watching over us and letting us know you are still around! love and miss you kid! Aunt Pam
P.S. Give my love to everyone else up there please
Chantelle N Donovan(Brett´s sister)
May 31, 2025
Brett I have no words I´m
Truly miss you and love you and pray you are at peace! Keep watching over me and Chaniyah! My big brother! My protécer! I will always keep
Your memory alive
Pamela Brown
June 2, 2021
Brett
I just want you to know that I miss that handsome freckled face of yours!
I feel that you and the rest of our family is watching everything that we do and you are guiding us when we don't know what to do and that puts a smile on my face! love Ya and miss you! Aunt Pam
Matt Tauris
June 21, 2019
It's been a very long time but I just had a great memory of you. Had me laughing, almost falling on the floor.
Still miss you Brett, as I'm sure many do.
Matt
June 3, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.
June 3, 2019
Hi! Brett it"s been 12 years and not one day goes bye and I don't stop thinking about you.Say hello to the gang and tell them everyone sends their love! Miss Ya! See you before you know it.LUV YA! Dad
Pamela Brown
January 25, 2019
Happy birthday Handsome boy! You are surely missed by everyone! Sending kisses to you and the rest of the family
Dad
January 24, 2019
Say Hi
to everyone
January 24, 2019
Happy Birthday Miss Ya EVERY DAY LOVE Dad
Bob Ruddy
June 3, 2018
BEEN 11 Years NOW!Miss you more each day.
lOVE Dad
Pamela Brown
January 25, 2018
Hi Brett...I cant believe you were going to be 40 yesterday. I know if you were here it would of been a big celebration but i'm sure you celebrated it like a true Irishman with the rest of our family in heaven!
Happy Birthday my nephew
Love and miss you
Bob Ruddy
January 24, 2018
Happy 40 B-DAY Miss Ya Love Dad
Mindy
April 28, 2017
Miss you
Pam Brown
January 26, 2016
Happy Birthday Brett,
I hope you had a beer up there with the rest of the family on your Birthday!
We miss you Lots! Keep watching over us!
Love, Aunt Pam
kim deroehn
January 25, 2016
Hope you had a great birthday in Heaven!!!Love you Bretzel...love kim.
January 24, 2016
Happy birthday Brett Luv Ya Dad
June 3, 2015
It has been 8 years today you have been gone and i hope you know how much all of us miss you. I always think about you. Love Kim
January 24, 2014
Happy Birthday Bretzel...miss you so much!
Love Kim
Aunt Pam
January 24, 2014
Happy Birthday Brett! Your are one of our Angels up in heaven so keep watching over us because we need all the help we can get.We love and miss you but youre always in our hearts.
January 23, 2014
Happy BRITHDAY lOVE yOU Dad
Dad
November 30, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving Wish you were with us. Love ya!
kim DeRoehn
January 24, 2013
Happy Birthday Brett...We all miss you so much. There isnt a day that goes by that I dont think about you. Love you.
Love Kim
January 24, 2013
Keep watching after us.Again Happy Birthday Luv Ya Dad
January 24, 2013
Happy Birthday Son I love and miss you every day. Dad
kim deroehn
January 25, 2012
Happy Birthday Brett...I thought about you all day yesterday. We miss you a lot!
love,Kim
January 24, 2012
Happy Birthday Son
Love ya
Dad
chantelle donovan
July 17, 2011
U have gained another angel up there with you and mommy and chris and auntie gail uncle craig granparents from mommy and daddys side. Uncle john is up there with u now. We know have another angel watching us from above. One day we will meet again. Till then I love u all and miss u all terribly.
June 11, 2011
brett i do not not even now what to say.. i miss u so much.. u promised me after mommy died u would never leave me. i love u so much i go and visit u all the time but i miss juss being wit u and hearing ur voice.. even though we were 7 yrs apart i always looked at u like my role model and i wish u were hear wit me everyday.. love u and miss u terribly.. love chantelle
Allison Brown
June 3, 2011
I can't believe it's 4 years already...you are missed everyday. I visited you a week ago, and i hadn't been there since you were buried. I'm sorry it took me so long. I promise i will come visit you more. I love you & miss you with all my heart.
January 24, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE&MISS YOU EVERY DAY.LOVE DAD
kimberl DeRoehn
January 24, 2011
Brett,
Happy Birthday, there isnt a day that goes by that I dont think of you. I miss you a lot!
Love, Kim
Mindy Croft
June 3, 2010
3 years...miss & love you always
kimberly DeRoehn
June 5, 2009
Brett,
I cant believe its been 2 years, it seems like yesterday. I always think about you, there is not one day that goes by where im not missing you. Life is not the same without you!!! Love You, Kim
Mindy Croft
June 3, 2009
RIP Brett....miss you!
Nicole
March 18, 2009
Happy Belated St. Patricks Day! I know you were rockin the Heavens having a good time up there.. I miss you so much TT. What I would do just to see your face again. Thinking of you always and forever. XOXO
kimberly DeRoehn
January 26, 2009
Brett,
I thought about you all day on your birthday. I wish we could have celebrated it together. I miss you, we all do. I know someday we are all going to meet up again. That is what gets us through this. Life is not the same without you!
Love, Kim
Mindy Croft
January 24, 2009
Happy Birthday Stink!
Mindy Croft
January 5, 2009
I miss you - and think about you all the time...
kim DeRoehn
December 30, 2008
Brett,
Christmas wasnt the same without you, than again life isnt the same without you. We all miss you so much. There isnt one day that goes by that I dont think about you. I really miss the fun times we had hanging out. I miss you so much.
Love you Always,,,,Kim
Nicole
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas!!!! Love you!!! XOXO
Nicole
November 26, 2008
Brett,
Happy Thanksgiving!! I miss you so so much. This time of year is always the hardest. I just want to let you know that I am so thankful that you were a part of my life for 13yrs and that I will never forget. I Love you!
Kim DeRoehn
November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving Brett. I cant believe we have to do this again without you. There is not a day that goes by when I dont think about you. We all miss you so much. I even miss your big mouth yelling at the TV on Sundays when football is on. I got tickets for the guys to go to the game this Sunday & I wish so much you could be going with them. Your niece is 3 now and still looks at your picture all the time & knows exactly who you are. I will never let her forget you. Everyone misses you so much but I know someday we will all be together.
I love you Bretzel!!!!
Kim
Allison
June 4, 2008
brett,
wow. yesterday was a year...and i still can't believe your gone. I wrote a poem about you in engilsh. We had to pick someone whos close to us and have a picture of me and that person. It came out really good. Here it is:
Gone so soon,
Taken away from the world too early.
You were young, and so was I.
We used to laugh till we couldn’t anymore.
Taking rides in your car, ‘your baby’,
And talking about our lives
Who knew it would fly by.
Holidays like Christmas were beyond precious.
The memories never forgotten,
And neither are you.
You taught me to never take things for granted,
Because you will never know when it’s gone.
You taught me to enjoy life,
And too always have a good time.
Your Irish pride shows in me.
The priceless memories of fighting over baseball
Will never leave my mind,
And when we went to build a bear and you
Danced around just to make Carlee happy.
You always seemed to be doing things for others,
And it shows in me.
I love you more than words it’s self,
And I hope you feel it too.
I just want to let you know,
I’m lost without you.
Forgotten, you’ll never be,
Because you are always there inside me.
I got an A on it=] haha. but i just wanna let you know how much i miss you and love you. I will never forget you. Everytime i hear about the red sox i think of you.I love you forever and ever <3333
Nicole Fagan
June 3, 2008
Hey Honey ~
Well today marks your one year and it just doesnt seem real. It's going to be hard not to leave you messages anymore and tell you how im feeling, but I know you can hear me and see me. Brett, this whole nightmare has taken a toll on me and I am just so empty and lost without you here. I just want to pick up the phone and call you and hear your voice, or have you walk through the door and just hug you and never let go. When I realize I cant do that, its so devastating to me and i think that I am never ever going to get over this. But the love and support from our family and friends is helping me out alot. You are my guardian angel sweetheart and I will never forget you EVER. I love you and miss you so much. Im not going to say good-bye, because this isn't good-bye. I know we will be reunited again and it will be Forever! Until then............
~Sweet Dreams~
Love Always,
Nicole xoxo
Mindy Croft
June 3, 2008
Today marks 1 year that you're gone....it still feels like you just left. I will never forget our friendship....I love & miss you always, stink.
kimberly deroehn
June 2, 2008
Bretzel...
Im going to miss writing to you, tomorrow is a year and it feels like just yesterday. I think about you every day and we all miss you so much. I will Never let Carlee forget you. You were the best uncle and brother. We love you so much and you are in all of our hearts forever. I know we will be together again someday. I love you Brett...& I miss you so much. You are a void that can never be filled.
Love....Kim
sonia petrella
March 30, 2008
brett rob eric and i will never forget that aweful day in june but we will also remember the really fun times we had on the lake rob and i laugh about the game you guys used to play with the deodarant and when you hid rob's belt we found it two weeks after you passed. we both miss you so much promise me you'll look after your family and give them the guidance they need love you brettzel rob and sonia
chantelle donovan
January 24, 2008
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY Brett. i miss you so much. your big 30 and you will not be here physically to celebrate with us. but i know you will be with us spirtually. life stinks without you. but because of all your guidence through the years i am a strong person. i know you are up there in the heavens doing it big with mommy and everyone else. we are all coming to see you today and celebrate your memory. you were the best brother i could ever ask for and had. i love you and miss you so much. your always in my heart ans my thoughts and prays.. i love you bretzel. love always your one and only baby sister.. chantelle
Alyson Hohmann Rolando
January 24, 2008
Brett,
Happy Birthday!!!!! You are now as old as me!! I cannot tell you how hard losing you has been for EVERYONE, there is not a day that I don't think about you and the emptiness that I feel in my heart. It is so unfair! You were so special to us all, I know you are watching over us and we miss you so much. I will be strong for your baby sis but I miss being able to talk to you about her and about all the good times we had as kids, I would be so happy to hear your scratchy voice again, this is your special day and we will honor it and celebrate it for you. I miss you tons!I hope the heavens are rockin for your big 30 and you and Jackie are havin a good old time!! All my Love,
Alyson
PS Thanks for listening to me eveynight and for helping me get my new job!!If all else fails pray to Brett!!
Nicole Fagan
January 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Sweetie. You would of been the BIG "30" today....I miss you so much.....
Love you always,
xoxoxo
Kim DeRoehn
January 24, 2008
Well your big day is here & your not. We were supposed to be going out this weekend & celebrating. I was up all night thinking about you & have been a mess this morning. I cant believe my little brother would have been 30. We all miss you so much & without you life isnt the same. Well your "little Princess" as you named her turned 2 and i'm not sure i would always call her that now but I know you would. I will never let Carlee forget you. The little time with her that you had you made the most of. I was thinking about it this morning, not only did you come see her in the hospital but you were at the house when we brought her home. You would have made an excellent dad and I'm so sorry you never got to experience that. I know your nephews will miss you forever, you were the greatest uncle. I miss hanging out with you, not only were you my brother but you were my friend and I feel empty without you here. I hope your up there celebrating...Happy 30th bday bretzel!!! I love you & I miss you so much.....Love, Kim
Mindy Croft
January 23, 2008
Jan 24th - Happy Birthday - I love & miss you!
Amy Otis
December 31, 2007
Happy new year Dawg!!! I dont even know what to say. Update: Of course you are being missed more and more everyday! Not a day goes by that we dont think of you, there is so much to tell and so many laughs to be shared but instead we just believe that you can see and hear everything and are laughing w/ us and hangin out by our side! Anyways, im kinda short on words this time but just wanted to say that we all miss and love you, if only we could meet one more time and see your face w/ that stupid smurk! In time!!!Okay well im gonna go and celebrate 2008 w/ you in my heart always! Much love to you my sweetness.Late
Mindy Croft
December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas STINK! I miss you....we all miss you. Talk to you later....
Allison Brown
December 11, 2007
hi uncle brett,
i miss you. idk i'm not as great as i used to be. you no im losing a lot of people close to me lately and it's very hard for me to handle. Carlee is great and I still tell her about you. I was looking at my phone the other day adn i was watching the videos from build a bear and you were dancing and i couldnt help but to smile while having a tear roll down my cheek. I don't no how christmas eve is going to be with out you. I enjoyed looking for clothes for your christmas present. I miss you soo much and there's not one moment I don't think about you. I love you soo much, please continue to watch over us. I LOVE YOUUU!!
Chantelle Donovan
December 11, 2007
Hey Bretzel. usually around this time of the year you are calling me 10 times a day so i can go x-mas shopping with you or for me to wrap all your presents. i miss all of those things. i miss you and mommy so much. i am lost without you. thanksgiving was tough without you it did not seem right without you there. christmas will be tough but some how or some way we will get through it. i love you and think about you everyday. yes i am taking good care of the red rocket. shes spoiled just like you always did. thers even a B on the back to honor you. someday we will be together again. i love you brett and mommy forever in my heart. love always and forever chantelle
Amy Otis
December 7, 2007
So,2 more weeks till x-mas!!! What are you gettin me? Same thing as last year! Thanks you shouldnt have. Well i got you a new RED sweat suit, size small right? Good cause i like it jacked up.Its like the one you already have but on the smaller side and not as faded, i know youll like it!!!
On a real note....Wow the first x-mas w/out you, this sucks!!!Now me and Nick cant go hunting for the perfect gift for you, picking stuff up and putting it back down sayin "na not this one or darn they dont have his size".Its not gonna be the same thats for sure, but i will keep Nick company for you and make sure she is well, cause we all know this is gonna be one of the hardest holidays for her w/ out you. Im the man now!!! Dont be hatein!Shoot i know!!!Well sweets you are constantly in our thoughts and we are thinking of every way to hear your voice, see your smile and touch you again!One day that will happen! When? We dont know, but it will! So i will end this to say we miss you very much and love you the same, if not more!!! Happy Holidays to you and your Mom in heaven.Much love to you.xoxo
Nicole Fagan
November 26, 2007
Hey Babe,
Well the holidays are here and its just not the same without you. Thanksgiving was pretty tough, and Im sure X-Mas and New Years is going to be even harder.. I miss you like crazy and I still love you very very much. My life is just not the same no more without you. The house is so empty without you. Its so hard for me. I thought it was going to get easier for me, but it just isnt. Its getting harder. It's just not fair that you were taken from all of us so soon. I will continue to come on your page and write you little comments to let you know Im thinking about you. Until then.....
I LOVE YOU! xoxoxo
Mindy Croft
November 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving! - I'll drink extra just for you tonight - afterall it is the biggest bar night of the year! Love and miss you always......stink...
Kim DeRoehn
November 19, 2007
Brett,
Thanksgiving & Xmas are coming up and I cant believe we have to celebrate these Holidays without you. I miss you so much and I can't belive you aren't here anymore. Its still so unbelievable. I know you would be mad at me if I didnt have the holidays but I don't want to have them without you. We will never forget you, Carlee still knows your picture and who you are. I miss hanging out with you...I love you forever.
Kim
Mindy Croft
October 5, 2007
I miss you stink.....
Marangiellie Almodovar
August 30, 2007
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
We'd all walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.
I remember meeting Brett for the first time in second grade. Such a wonderful person. I am sadden by the news of his passing. I pray that Nicole and the family find the strenght in this difficult time. May god bless you. My prayers are with you!
Ms Erika Lopez
July 28, 2007
HEY HONEY! Wow, I'm a month late but I couln't stay away. Only you know the bond we had. I can't believe you're gone and that I have been away so long, I didn't get to say good bye. I love you, you knew that. You were Bretzel to me too. You will be missed by so many people because you knew how to charm everyone. May you and Mommy rest in peace. I know you're probably both chilling up there cracking jokes and watching over those who were closest. My condolences to the family and Chantelley I wish we could have been together for this. But keep your head up ma God throws at you only the challenges you can handle.LOVE ALWAYS
Amy Otis
July 25, 2007
Brett its gonna be 2 months pretty soon and it just doesnt seem to get any easier!Not a day goes by that Nick and I dont talk about you, and crack up w/ the crazy funny things you used to do!Your silly laugh and your curled lip and not to forget your red sweat suit.That was HOT:)Anyway, Nick and I visit you as often as possible and make your site pretty, w/ all these queer decorations, at least you would think so! Well baby boy, im tryin my best to take care of Nick and keep her busy, I know she misses you w/ all her heart and still loves you very much!!!She always will.We all will!Till we meet again....Miss you! Much love!
Mike & Chelsey Collier
July 16, 2007
Nicole,
I'm so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our prayers. We hope the memories and experiences you had together help you find some comfort in this difficult time....
Jonna Perez ( Vincelette )
July 11, 2007
Chantelle and Family ,
I know I am last on doing this but I have my hands full over here ... But I wanted to say I am so sorry for the loss of Brett . Chantell keep your head up and be strong cause you know that is what Brett would of wanted .I know just as well as you guys know he is watching over you and is now resting with your mommy .. We all had grow up together and I am not going to leave your side for nothing so when ever you need to talk call me up for anything no matter the time .... Nicole keep your head up also we are all here for you too ! Well I am going to end it here ... GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ! Rest in peace Brett ...
CHANTELLE DONOVAN
July 9, 2007
BRETZEL.. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THE 3RD MARKED A MONTH THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AWAY FROM ME . I MISS YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING.. I MISS YOUR LECTURES . YOUR JOKES YOUR SARCASM . I JUST MISS YOU.. I KNOW YOU AND MOMMY ARE WITH ME. I NEED YOU SO MUCH THAT IT HURTS . YOUR ARE MY EVERYTHING AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.. I TRIED TO COME VISIT YOU BUT ITS TO HARD BUT I PROMISE I WILL STOP BEING A PUNK AS YOU WOULD SAY AND COME SEE YOU.. UNTILL WE MEET AGAIN JUST KNOW YOUR ALWAYS BE ALIVE IN MY HEART .. LOVE YOU SO MUCH LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOUR LITTLE SISTER CHANTELLE
Allison Brown
July 4, 2007
Brett,
It has been a month now since you have left the world. There is not one moment i don't think about you. I would just be falling asleep and you just pop into my mind like your watching me and making sure I'm okay. I always hear songs and see red sox things that just remind me of you and it gets me a little sad but you make me smile and always have. I no you have been watching over me and i hope it stays that way. I miss you and love you and one day we will meet again. RIP brett.
Love,
Allison ?
Nicole Fagan
July 3, 2007
Hey Baby,
It's me. It's been a month today since you've been taken away from me. I think about you everyday and I miss you so much. I just want to say I love you and I know you will always be with me forever!
July 3, 2007
BRETT;
TODAY IT HAS BEEN ONE MONTH SINCE YOUR DEATH STILL CANNOT BELIEVE THIS HAS HAPPENED WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH
JIM PAT & JIMMY
Shana Harter (Corcoran)
June 18, 2007
Nicole,
I wish I wasn't so far away at this difficult time. Please know that I am thinking of you every day. I did not know Brett, but he must have been special to have been in your life for so long.
I'll always be here if you need anything.
Love You!
Shay
Meghan Armstrong
June 18, 2007
Nicole,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you strength during this difficult mourning time, but hope that you will be comforted by the support of your family and friends.
Allison Brown
June 14, 2007
Brett,
I can't believe your gone. It just didn't seem real to me at first. Seeing you lay peacefully with that smerk you always had on your face made me sure that you where going to a better place. I still remember all the fights between you and Scott over what team was better and i just always laughed.My favorite memory that I will never forget is when you went to build - a -bear to get carlee's Christmas present and they made you jump up and down like a little kid! i still have the video on my phone! Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that I love you so much and I would never want any other cousin than you! watch over your brothers and sister, nicole, and your father and me. Someday we will meet again. Rest In Peace Brett. I will miss you!
~Forever and always,
- Allison<3
June 12, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lynda Caruso Curtis
June 11, 2007
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I have known Brett since the 7th grade, and Nicole has been a good friend of mine for many years. I remember Brett being so funny in school and always being thoughtful. We lost touch over the years but I only can imagine he grew up to be a wonderful man. He will remain in our hearts and memories forever. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Kim Bevans (Caldwell)
June 11, 2007
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I knew Brett from growing up in E.Htfd, even though we didn't know each other that well, I did know he was a great, kind-hearted person.
Nicole, I know it has been awhile since we've seen each other but I wanted to let you know I am thinking of you.
Kim Harris
June 10, 2007
I really didn't know what to say so I thougt I would share the last memory that I have of brett it just shows how special he really is, Saturday night at mindys house we were all playin dominios as usual when Brett came over and started to tell us about the toddler mafia that was always cathing him for his change he said that every time he comes over Sofia and Quincy must can smell him coming beauce they always will come to the car before he gets out he said that the last time he came over he didnt have any money in his pockets so he told them to go in his car and get enough for a icy ,he said that he had about two dollars in change and a pack of gum but when he got back in his car there was not even lint left he said they cleaned him out but he just hunched his sholders and said " but what ya gonna do" smiled and left it at that .That just showed how special Brett really is.I'll miss you .
Robin Breton(TSA)
June 10, 2007
Bob, I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about your son...I know if he was anything like his dad he must of been a great guy.....My thought and prayers are with you...
Lavonda Spence
June 8, 2007
Dear, Chantelle I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for the lost of your brother Brett He was like a brother to me to And now I am also feeling your pain may my prayers be with you and yours.
Lavonda Spence
June 8, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to my best friend chantelle and her family. I will keep you all in my deepest prayer
Theresa Zaremba
June 8, 2007
Brett's Family,
I want to send my sympathy on your loss of such a beautiful person, you are in my prayers and "Brett" never forgotten. May God give you the strenghth to get through this.
Theresa Zaremba
June 8, 2007
Nicole and Jeff,
Hope you're hangin' in there! Times like this are really hard and we need to remember that we all have eachother to help us through. There's nothing better than old friends, true friends that know you, feel what you feel, and sincerely love you so don't ever feel that your alone, I'm here for you if you need anything(anything at all)...You know that all of us that grew up together mean soo much to me and I hurt because when I saw Brett last week I gave him a big(squeeze)and never imagined that it would be the last. Let's try not to let it be that we all get together so closely just in situations as this, We never know what God has in store for us tomarrow! For years Brett Blessed us with laughter so lets keep smiling for him! Love Ya Guyz! Stay in touch...Sending Condolences and Love!.
Linda Zolendziewski
June 8, 2007
Bob, Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers and as I look at you I feel your pain, you are a wonderful man and I can only say that I wish you my deepest sympathy.
I have gone though similar pain and time will ease, knowing he's with loved ones.
Remember he is now with God and his Mother.
Loads of All My Love,
Linda Zolendziewski
Terri Bradford-Sims
June 8, 2007
Nikki,
We are so sorry to hear about Donovan. Our prayers are with you.
Madelyn
June 8, 2007
Just wanted to say sorry to his friends and family and hope they are doing well. Brett kept everyone smiling.
Dave, Denise, Tyler & Jessica Smith
June 8, 2007
Nikki,
We are so very sorry to hear about Brett. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and Brett's family. It saddens our heart deeply because we cannot be with you during this time of great sorrow. May you draw comfort from your many close friends and relatives who love and care for you very very much!
Dave, Denise, Tyler & Jessica Smith
June 8, 2007
Nikki,
We were so very sorry to hear about Brett. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and Brett's family. It saddens our heart deeply because we cannot be with you during this time of great sorrow. May you draw comfort from your many close friends and relatives who love and care for you very very much!
Jean Barnes
June 8, 2007
Bob
My deepest sympathy to you & your family in the loss of your beloved son. No matter where I am, always remember you have a friend when you need. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Danny Burns
June 7, 2007
Bob,
We were shocked to hear of your sudden and stunning loss. I look at the photo of Brett and I see not only you, but your Dad, Brett's Grandfather. It's intolerably sad, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Scott Kitchin
June 7, 2007
To all of Ruddy's family and friends,please accept my deepest sympathies. Ruddy will be remembered forever by all those lucky enough to know him.
Nicole D'Aloisio
June 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will always remember the wonderful times we all had growing up. We will miss Brett dearly.
Nancy Morin Gagliardi
June 7, 2007
To the family of Brett and to Nicole Fagan, I'm very very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Allan Warrender
June 7, 2007
Bob,
Although I am miles away,my heart and prayers are with you in your time of need. Good friends are never forgotten, nor can they ever be replaced.
Just remember, God has plans for all of our lives, and we cannot change that.
June 7, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss, sending our deepest sympathies.
Richard Damiano and family.
Nicole Fagan
June 7, 2007
Brett (Babe),
I can't believe I am even writing this to you and that you have been taken away from me. I Love you and miss you sooo much, words can't even describe the pain and heartache I am experiencing right now. I feel so lost and empty without you. How am I ever going to get through this. You were not supposed to leave me soo soon. We had so many plans for our future. We were supposed to have kids, get married, buy a house and now you have been taken away from me and I am so heartbroken, a part of me has died too. You were my soulmate! I know you are resting peacefully and I know you are going to be watching over us forever. I will forever keep the memories and the times we have shared with each other alive. Always and Forever! I love you sweetheart! Until we meet again.....
The Love of your Life,
Nicole
Karen Harrison
June 7, 2007
To my dearest Neice and to Brett's family I wish to offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. May your wonderful memories of the times you had together with Brett bring you some comfort at this very sad time.
Karen, Stephanie & Taylor
Gina Fagan Benway
June 7, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. May Brett rest in Peace.
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