John Joseph Brienze Sr

John Joseph Brienze Sr. "Scotty" age 63, of Victoria, Texas was welcomed home November 23, 2025. He was born August 7, 1962, in Queens, New York to the late Edward Brienze and the late Joan Hayden.
John was married to Rhiannon Kelly on February 5, 1998, in Morristown, TN.
He was a proud member of the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Group. John "Breezy" honorably served in the Armed Forces as an E4 Specialist in the Army Reserves and Tennessee National Guard. His service included deployments during Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Hurricane Gustav relief efforts.
John deeply cherished his many great-nieces and great-nephews and found joy in cooking for family and friends.
John is survived by his loving wife, Rhiannon Brienze "Renee" of Johnson City, TN; Daughter: Sara Kelly (Daniel Gillespie) of Johnson City, TN; Sons: John "Johnny" Brienze, Jr. (Karly) of Johnson City, TN, Joey Brienze of Johnson City, TN; Brothers: Eddie Brienze (Donna) of Cartersville, VA, Frankie Brienze of Morristown, TN; Sisters: Ann Marie Beder (Jeff) of Douglasville, GA, Theresa Fugate (Shannon) of Bean Station, TN; Grandchildren: Brooke Brienze, Kharma Oliver, Xavier Oliver, Kamdyn Oliver; Great-grandchildren: Ryah Benton; Nieces: Lauren Bell, Marianne O'Connor, Kayla Rowald, Jaclyn Fugate; Nephews: Eddie Fugate and Shannon Fugate.
In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Brienze "Tony."
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