Brian Chase Obituary
Brian was born in Detroit, Michigan to Alphonse and Aileen Chase on July 10,1936. He attended Elementary Military School and was a proud graduate of De La Salle Collegiate in Detroit where he was a star football player. After graduation he played football on the Army league in France and returned to marry his high school sweetheart Frances Nicodemi on May 5, 1956.
Brian will be remembered as an adored husband, father and grandfather, brother and uncle to nieces and nephews and friend to many. He was a great athlete, assistant football coach at Divine Child HS in Dearborn, Mi, a scratch golfer, boater, avid reader and traveller. Brian retired to Citrus Springs Florida at 50 years old. He thoroughly enjoyed his life, the tropics, beers on the beach, greyhound races, years of daily golf, regular visits with his children and grand children, and walking and visiting the beautiful Crystal and Rainbow Rivers. He cherished his regular visits to see his home bound sister Lynn Hartrick who lived nearby .
Brians career began in Criminal Justice as a Detroit Police Officer in
1957 through the early 1960's , then morphed into Business as Manager of the popular Blazo's Restaurant on Mack & Moross Ave in Detroit and later as a Entreprenuer /Owner /Manager of a newly constructed Truck Wash System in Riverview, Mi and Chase Security Systems in Detroit, Michigan.
Brian is survived by the pride of his life, his five adoring children, Pamela Chase (Gary) Stevenson, Patrick (Tammy) Chase, Michael (Marie) Chase, Annmarie Chase (Gene) Schaden, and David (Christina) Chase as well as his ex- wife Frances Nicodemi Chase Bonanno, his sisters Collette Prince and Lynn Hartrick and Mary Ellen Holstein(deceased), thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grand children.
Brian will be remembered for his individuality, zest for life, love for his family and as the cherished patriarch of the Chase family.
A Celebration of Life will be held by immediate family Sept 22, 2022.
Contributions in his honor can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice
1350 Scenic Hwy N Snellville, Ga 30078.
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Michele
August 31, 2022
D and N with Grandpa "Claw" and Mamaw
Susan Radulski Perna
August 27, 2022
My deepest love and sympathy to the Chase family. I remember you well from teaching at Queen of Heaven. I certainly enjoyed these beautiful pictures.
Tracy Bennett ANPHeart to Heart Hospice
August 27, 2022
"Thank you and your family again for allowing me to care for Mr. Chase! He was definitely one of a kind "
Chris Chase
August 27, 2022
Love you grandpa, Rest In Peace.
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Pam
August 27, 2022
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Patrick Chase
August 26, 2022
Thank you for your pictures. We have enough to depict exactly who my dad was and how wonderful his life was. We will use the photos at his life celebration. Thank you again for the memories. Further photos are not requested
Patrick
August 26, 2022
Thank you for all the pictures I think we are good here with the pictures submitted. We all have a great memory of our father and our friend.
Lauren & Robert Renusch
August 26, 2022
Growing up, I always remember Grandpa asking if I was dating any boys yet or if he needed to hurt any of them for me! Haha he was such a big protector of me just like my dad is. With him living states away, we mainly communicated over the phone so when we had the opportunity to visit him a few years ago I made sure to bring my fiance (now husband), Robert so he could meet Grandpa. It meant the world to me have his approval & blessings before we got married. We will treasure this memory and miss him dearly until we meet again. Love you Grandpa!!
Jacqueline Smojver
August 26, 2022
So much love for you, Grandpa!!
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August 26, 2022
I´ll never forget when Grandpa met his first great-grandchild! He was so thrilled. I remember he told me "soon he´ll be taller than you!" 12 years later; You were right- as usual! Grandpa, you didn´t mince words- you were always honest (blunt), always smiling (cracking jokes), and always loved your family! We will miss you so much. Love you forever.
Jacqui & Tim Smojver
August 26, 2022
I remember when Grandpa first met Henrik; his first great-Grand baby! He was so thrilled. He told me "just wait; he´ll be taller than you soon". 12 years layer; he´s taller than me! We´ll miss you Grandpa. You were positive, witty, and hilarious. We will love you always!
Jeff Stevenson
August 26, 2022
I remember Grandpa saying `it´s one time around the track of life. It ain´t no practice run´. He lived his life his way, and I admired him for that.
Mimi
August 26, 2022
A day at Whitetail Farm with some of the grands
Mare
August 26, 2022
I only knew Brian for alittle over a year. He made me laugh. He had my number early on. He loved to tease me. I was fortunate to be at some of his family gatherings. He has a marvelous family and they loved their dad. He was special to me.
Gary Stevenson
August 25, 2022
Brian, I hope you are playing golf in heaven! Thank you for living your life your way and for giving me your beautiful daughter as wife. God bless.
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Over 40years of memories.
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Melissa Rodriguez (Reedy)
August 24, 2022
Uncle Brian, you will be missed. I have fond memories of you even if we only saw each other a few times over the many many years of our lives. I always thought about you. I´m so thankful to have talked to you just months ago.
I know where my love of horse races comes from now. I´m sure my mom was waiting at the gates with a glass, a huge smile and a "CHEERS!"
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Dad- I will love you forever my irreplaceable friend . Until we meet again . Pam
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