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Brian VERRETTE Obituary

VERRETTE, Brian L. 43, of New Port Richey, originally from Crowley, LA, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his children and family. Brian was a true warrior in the fight against cancer through his many years as a volunteer and leader with the American Cancer Society. Brian was most proud of his years of service to our country in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Karrol; children, Stephanie and Jordan Verrette; his stepchildren, Jonathan and Marc D'Elia and Kyle Clark; parents, Paul and Martha Verrette; and brothers, Mark Verrette and Troy Roth. Family will receive friends 5-8 pm on Friday, Jan. 25 at Trinity Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 11 am until time of service at 12 noon on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Generations Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 25, 2013.

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Kathy Littleford

February 8, 2013

Your story has touched me deeply since I just went thru this with my husband. You and your wife are an inspiration to all of us. Beautiful love story. God Bless You.

Tawnya Dunning

February 2, 2013

~R.I.P. Brian, you are a hero and your story has touched so many lives; you will be forever in our hearts and never forgotten.~ God bless and be with your family always.

Cricket Gardner

January 27, 2013

Soar high Brian. Fly for you are now a free spirit and in God's arms you will ever remain. Your cause will go forward with more now than ever fighting.

Bonnie Stanaitis

January 27, 2013

Brian and Karrol you have touched many of us who have never met you. Your story of love and devotion are inspiring, thank you for sharing your story with so many of us.

Christine K

January 27, 2013

You have touched so many lives and was such a strong, positive role model. May you rest in peace knowing you fought the fight!! and know you will never be forgotten.Prayers for your loved ones always..

Beth Harris

January 27, 2013

RIP Brian! You will be missed!! God placed you hear to show us all what "courage" is! I am blessed to have known you and called you family!! May God wrap his arms around your family as they learn to go on with out you!

Lynne Kelley

January 27, 2013

My thoughts are with the friends and family of this truly heroic man. Karrol thank you for sharing Brian's story with so many. You have yet to realize the impact you have made on others lives. My heart goes out to you.

DORA LEE DUHON

January 26, 2013

LOVE YOU BRIAN MY SON MAY YOU R.I.P.,YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART ALWAYS, I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH I WILL TAKE CARE OF MOM FOR YOU

Hazel Kruprzak

January 26, 2013

R.I.P young man, fly as high as you want. Brian, you and your beautiful amazing wife Karrol have touched alot of people's heart through Brian's Belief page. You and your amazing wife are my hero. God Bless Forever and a day.

Irene Flores

January 26, 2013

Many lives were touched by your story! God Bless you all! Rest in Peace Brian!

Marcie Fearn

January 26, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you close and comfort each of you.
I didn't know Brian but I lost someone to cancer and my heart breaks for cancer victims. God Bless.

Brenda Finney

January 26, 2013

You and Karrol have touced many lives through Brians Belief. Thank you for shareing with us. Who knows how many people you have helped. You are a true hero. R.I.P.

January 26, 2013

May all the good memories get you through this.....

Tommy Shaffett

January 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shelby verrette

January 26, 2013

Rest in peace uncle Brian from your niece Shelby verrette and family

Laura Rogers-Jordan

January 26, 2013

Brian, the world lost a true hero when you left this earthly plane. Your legacy will live on thru your wife, children and the great works you performed for our nation, the American cancer society and your community. Heaven is lucky to gain such a wonderful Angel. R.I.P now, your fight on earth is done. Your memory will live on.

Diane Noonan

January 25, 2013

As I light this candle, I pray that the light of Jesus be with your family, Brian. You are at peace with the Lord.

January 25, 2013

I have missed you since you moved away but still knew you were a phone call away. Missing you even more now but glad you will suffer no more. See you in Heaven my friend.
Brad

Crystal Steinborn

January 25, 2013

All of us will die, but when you leave a legacy of love and an army of hope and prayer behind we know we have lost and angel who was here briefly on earth with us. Brian is such an angel. I am grateful for the strength he and Karrol has inspired in us all, may we lend that strength back now! Love and hugs to my dear friends!

adam williamson

January 25, 2013

Brian you are pain free and can fly high with all the angels

January 25, 2013

Rest in Paradise

joleen oosting

January 25, 2013

Fly high Brian and as you sit with Jesus know that your life and battle touched so many .....My deepest sympathy to your family and you will all remain in my prayers in coming days and weeks as you adjust to life as it is now. May our Lord bring you all peace.

January 25, 2013

BRIAN YOU HAVE BEEN LIKE A SON TO ME I LOVE YOU VERY AND WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU , YOU WILL ALLWAYES BE IN MY HEART AND IN MY PRAYES AND DON'T WORRY I WILL TAKE OF MOM FOR YOU I LOVE HER SO MUCH R.I.P. MY SOM

Chris Litton

January 25, 2013

Rest, Brian and thank you. I have been blessed by your friendship and your ministry to me. I was blessed to be your shipmate and am blessed you called me friend. You are truly a gift from God.

Margaret Graham

January 25, 2013

Karrol and Family,
May you always know that Brian will be looking down on you and guiding you. Heaven has another angel. Im here for you if you need me.Just remember he has no more pain. R.I.P. Brian

Sara Brennan

January 25, 2013

<3

thomas coalts

January 25, 2013

R.I.P. Brian you fought the good fight here and now you're home finally you touched a lot of lives in your time on earth and now we know that youre watching over all of us as a true archangel

Tanya Rich

January 25, 2013

RIP BRIAN... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. To Karrol just look at all the things your wonderful Husband Brian has done he is a true HERO of HOPE, he showed such courage, faith, determination, and LOVE. He parted this earth.. But he will never leave you he is going to be in a place that will forever be safe that is your heart..

Janet Pomeroy

January 25, 2013

Brian I never met you but it is obvious you were a wonderful man that was greatly loved by many. God blessed you in many ways and sent you a beautiful gift by bringing your wonderful wife into your life making your last moments on earth feeling loved and happy. I know that you will always be right there with her giving her comfort in the days and years to come for your love for her is great and endless. Most people don't find that kind of love in their lifetime but those that do are truly blessed. I pray that God keeps your family in His loving arms until you will all be together again.

MARY MCGRIFF

January 25, 2013

MAY THE LORD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND HOLD YOU TIGHT.
MARY/FL

Sharon Harden

January 25, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Paula Foster

January 25, 2013

Rest in Peace Brian, you will be missed. Much Love, Dennis & Paula Foster

Shanette Landauer

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace Brian. You were and are an inspiration to so many people. Your strength was amazing. Heaven has a beautiful new angel to guide and protect his family and friends.

January 25, 2013

Rest in Peace Brian, much love, Dennis & Paula Foster

sue smith

January 25, 2013

Rest in Peace Brian - thinking of Karrol & your family at this very hard time. Treasured memories.

Tami Rainey

January 25, 2013

Rest In god's loving arms Brian With Love Tami

Wendy Grew

January 25, 2013

He rests in peace, pain free. May The Lord grant peace to his wife and family in the coming days, months and years. Karoll has been through so much and is such a wonderful, loving person.

Kevin Taylor

January 25, 2013

R.I.P. Brian, GOD has called you home now, cry no more for the pain is over!! Now walk with Karrol as she goes through life without your physical being, and GUIDE her with the love and warmth you had for her in life!! GOD BLESS YOU KARROL, TODAY AND EVERYDAY!!

Lauren Rodriguez

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace Brian. You inspired many and I know that God has a new Angel in heaven.

Susie Krahn-Penner

January 25, 2013

Rest Peacefully Brian, May God surround your wife and your Children at this time with his Joy and his Love and Peace and Bring comfort where it is needed!!! Praying for you all

Brian Mcghee

January 25, 2013

You are in a good place now, Shipmate! I will see you when my time comes up.

Susan Johnson

January 25, 2013

Rest In Peace Brian.

January 25, 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers from St. Lucie County. Brian fought a long battle, now he is resting with his other family in heaven.

Cathy Greene

January 25, 2013

You are now an Angel in Heaven.....

Rose Wingo

January 25, 2013

BRIAN YOU ARE AND WILL FOREVER BE SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO EVER GOT TO KNOW YOU. YOU WERE A SOURCE OF STRENGTH FOR SO MANY OF US. NOW BE OUR ANGEL AND HELP US TO MAKE IT TO YOU. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO KARROL AND ALL THE FAMILY AND BROTHER, WE WILL SEE YOU SEEN AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN'S DOOR. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY! LOVE ETERNALLY!

FLY HIGH BRIAN

tina barrett

January 25, 2013

sending prayers your way

Mary Bialk

January 25, 2013

You..Brain Are A Hero! You Fought A Amazing Journey, And Now You Will Be A Hero In Heaven Watching Over Your Amazing Wife And All Your Beautiful Childen And Even Your Doggy! All My Prayers Too Each And Every One Of You! GOD BLESS...

January 25, 2013

Your peace will come, Karrol. In the meantime, rest in the heavenly arms of your Creator and the earthly arms of your family and friends. Remember to take care of yourself. You'll find ways to create a life dedicated to the memory of Brian and all that he's done. His light will continue to shine through you and, in that, you will renewed strength and joy. God's Blessings.

Lynn Patriarca

Jennifer Bertin

January 25, 2013

May God bless you all in this difficult time..God Bless

Theresa Schoepf

January 25, 2013

Brian I feel so blessed to have met you & our little conversation we had in church. God puts people in our lives to hear messages from heaven just when we need them & I know you're an Angel watching over us all now. Thank you my friend lots of love to your beautiful wife & family!

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace handsome Brian you are much loved by a lot of people who got to know you through your beautiful wife Karrol, you will be missed but never forgotten. Judy Smyth

Kami Williams

January 25, 2013

My heart hurts for your and your family's loss. May time heal all of your wounds and the pain of the sadness you all feel. Please know Brian did SO much for others and truly fulfilled his objective for this life. It's amazing how many others he saved just by being Brian. Keep your heads high and remember he's right next to you holding you in your time of grief.

Joy Hill

January 25, 2013

Karrol and family, what an incredible inspiration Brian is! I'm so VERY sorry. "The outlook may be dim, but the uplook is glorious"~~unknown. Joy

shirley Andrews

January 25, 2013

I may have never met you in person,however I feel I knew you through your wifes strength,courage, and her love for you. You have touch many of our lives here in healing life's hurts.

Valarie Ducote

January 25, 2013

A candle for you ,Brian, although you deserve soo much more! You will be missed by many!! May your life story live on forever in our hearts!! I pray for peace and comfort for your family during this difficult time!! May God bless you and your family always!! Lot's of love from all of us! R.I.P. FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGELS

Cheryl Hughes

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace Sweet Bryan! Sending my love to all! Bryan is now a beautiful Angel looking down on all of you that he loved so much!

Connie

January 25, 2013

Rest well Brian and Thank you and your Bride for sharing your story.

Holli Carter

January 25, 2013

Rest in Paradise Brian

clara malik

January 25, 2013

R.I.P Brian

Donna Lea Sua

January 25, 2013

I pray that God will hold all of you in His Loving Arms and Walk with you through this difficult time. Brian will always be alive in the spirit of you and his children. God Bless you all. Sending Prayers from Fort Worth, Tx.

Rhonda Wagoner

January 25, 2013

Brian, I never had the pleasure of meeting you but following your page and Karrol's page on Facebook brought me so much joy. You restored my faith in humanity. You and Karrol restored my faith in true love, soul mates and how precious each day is that we should cherish each and every second we are given, as we never know when God will call us home! You fought a hard fight and you did it with grace, strength and dignity. Rest in the arms of Our Mighty Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ now. He will comfort those left behind to find a way to go on, to honor your memory and spread your legacy to all those who need to hear it! God Bless you!

Lisa Hinskey

January 25, 2013

What an amazing inspiration you were to many, My Husband and I gained so much from you and Karrol, sadly My Husband lost His battle too (sept). Fly with the Angels, say His to Ron for Me....Gos bless your family

Brenda Naftel

January 25, 2013

Brian was a inspiration to so many. His earthly smile will ne missed, but he is lighting up the heavens with his beautiful soul and spirit. Peace be to you, God's newest Warrior and peace and prayers to your loves that will join you someday.

Quataqua Goss

January 25, 2013

Was one of the many followers of Brian's story shared with us on Facebook, you were a very strong man and made me realize I have nothing to complain about, I didn't know you personally but I do know you are loved and be missed truly, heaven has a new Angel, God bless your family!

Joshua Davis

January 25, 2013

Brian, I'm gonna miss you man. You were a good friend, and a great person.

Ron & Dawn Zinn

January 25, 2013

In memory of dear Brian, and for the beautiful wife and daughters he had to momentarily leave behind. Our hearts are with you <3

Paula Jo Schaber

January 25, 2013

Karrol - I just want you all to know that just getting to know Brian through you has brought sunshine into my life and I'm very thankful that the 2 of you found each other ( Thank you Brian for loving her )I know there's alot of miles between us but please know that I'm only a phone call away

Sharon Fowler

January 25, 2013

Praying for you all. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you. You all are in my prayers.

rachael hillson

January 25, 2013

rip our hero now your in. a place off piece, your a true hero huni xx

Christine Mimbs

January 25, 2013

I didnt know the family but i know how it is to lose a loved one

Olga Orbis

January 25, 2013

Rest in Peace

Dawn Zinn

January 25, 2013

You will be missed Brian, and always live on in our hearts and prayers <3 Much love to your family, from ours!<3

Kathy Douglas

January 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

wendy jones

January 25, 2013

R.I.P. Brian... safe in the arms of Jesus xxx

john assanti

January 25, 2013

RIP!

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