Brian Matthew Bandy

Brian Matthew Bandy obituary, New Castle, DE

Brian Matthew Bandy

Brian Bandy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - Newark on Aug. 22, 2022.

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Brian Matthew Bandy, age 40, of Newark, DE, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Born in Havre de Grace, MD on August 28, 1981, he was a son of Gary Randall Randy Bandy and Donna Rose (McKeever) Fontanez. Brian attended Elkton High School. He worked in various professions but enjoyed working for the Christina School District the most.
Brian and Michael enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas, and entertaining and cooking for their many friends and family. They loved going to various restaurants. Brian will always be remembered for his humorous personality, gift for making friends, and enjoying life in general, especially the last ten years. He will also always be remembered as a dear friend to many. He was full of life. Brian loved watching movies in the comfort of his home.
Brian was preceded in death by his husband, Michael Joseph Bandy-Pistory. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Dakota Bandy-Pistory; stepfather, J.R. Fontanez; brother, Anthony Fontanez and Jamie Rasinski; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the funeral home to offset funeral expenses.

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