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Brian Trinastic Obituary

Born to Eternal Life on Feb. 12, 2005 after an 8 year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Age 39. Beloved husband of Cindy. Loving father of Zachary and Abigail. Dear son of David and Marcia (nee Mokwa). Dear brother of Mark, Kevin (Luci and their children Courtney, Bridget and Regan), Scott (Jenny Stefanski and her son Zachary). Grandson of Grace (the late Leonard) Trinastic and the late Sally and Tony Mokwa. Son-in-law of Sandy Gissal and Terry Gissal. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. SPECIAL THANKS to Vitas Hospice especially Mary, Cheryl, Laura, Dawn and Pam for their loving care. Special thanks to Dr. Wendy Peltier and the ALS Assn - SE WI Chapter. Memorial contributions would be appreciated for the future education of Zachary and Abigail. Funeral Wed., Feb. 16 at 12 Noon at ST. PETERS CHURCH, 1975 Beulah Ave., East Troy, WI. Interment St. Peters Cemetery. In state Tues. at the funeral home 4-8pm and on Wed. at St. Peters Church after 10am until time of services.

JOSEPH E. SASS

1019 W. Oklahoma Ave. 414-744-3636

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2005.

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allan baier

February 24, 2005

iam very sorry to hear about your loss even though we havent seen each other since we were neighbors i feel like ive lost a good friend

Jason Thomas

February 16, 2005

My condolances to the Trinastic family during this time.

Chuck Markham

February 16, 2005

It was a true honor to spend 3 years working with Brian. During times that would have crushed most of our spirts, Brian continued to have a sense of humor that rivals any I have know. On more occasions than I can count Brian would begin to laugh out loud for no apparent reason. Many times it would take him more than a minute to compose himself enough to share the humor. Brian was my mentor and friend, and I will truely miss him.

Kelly & LaVonda Winfrey

February 16, 2005

Brian A.K.A. "B Nasty" was a dear friend and will definitely be missed!

Dennis Riley

February 16, 2005

Dave and Marcia,

I am so sorry for your loss, Although I have not seen Brian in a very long time I feel like I lost a friend. My heart and prayers go out to you and you family.

Dorothy and Gordon Friedrichs

February 14, 2005

Brian will long be remembered for the courage he displayed in his battle with ALS.



With our deepest sympathy,

John Friedrichs

February 14, 2005

My dear friend Brian. A father, a son, a brother and a husband was my golf partner, college roommate and best friend. His spirit lives forever in all who were touched by his life. Until we meet again. I love you Brian.

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