Fredrick G. Brandt

Fredrick "Frito" Gerard Brandt, 66, of Mount Pleasant Township, formerly of Youngwood, passed away on Tuesday September 10, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1958, in Greensburg, the son of the late James and Wilma (Helman) Brandt. He was a graduate of Hempfield Area High School, Class of 1976 and a graduate of Slippery Rock University in 1982. Frito was a true outdoor enthusiast. He believed in protecting and giving back to nature. He worked as a Chesapeake Bay liaison specialist, a solid waste specialist, a water quality specialist and finally a sewage planning specialist with the Department of Enviromental Resources and he retired with 25 years of service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, a lifetime member of Hecla Sportsman Club, a member of the Hempfield Hunt Club, the Sportsman Association of Greensburg, Youngwood Sportsmans Association, the Hempfield Pheasant Club, the Mosquito Creek Sportsmans Club in Frenchville, Pa., and the Heath Township Sportsmans Club in Sigel, where he was the President for a few years. Frito also belonged to the A&B Club in Youngwood, the VFW Post 211 in Youngwood, the Brockway Sons of Italy and the East Huntingdon, Kecksburg and Hecla Fireman's Clubs. If you couldn't reach Frito on the phone or he wasn't at home, there was a great chance he was at his beloved camp "Big Oak". He always enjoyed being out in the woods hunting, fishing or standing around the fire having a good time with his numerous friends. Frito is survived by his best friend, Trica Fritz, his faithful sidekick, his dog, Brandy Brandt; his siblings, Beth Dague (Bruce Jr.), of Bethlehem, Kate Gribbin, of Greensburg, James Brandt (Barbara), of Youngwood and Becky Heffelfinger (Bill), of Greensburg. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. The family extends a special thank you to Frito's great friends, who were always there for him, John Koluder, Buzz Derco, Paul Robertson, Alan Crossland, Bob Olson, Gary Balog, Myron "Skooter" Hay, Rich Thomas and Howard Dunn. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Monday, Sept. 16, from 2-4 & 6-8 pm, in the C. Richard McCauley Funeral Home Inc. 101 S 4th Street, Youngwood. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 10 am. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 711 Depot Street, Youngwood. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of one's choice.