Eugene G. Brillant

Eugene Brillant Obituary

BRILLANT, retired Col. Eugene G. "Gene," 73, of Riverview, Fla., entered into rest December 16, 2008. Gene retired from the U.S. Army after serving as a registered nurse and attaining the rank of colonel. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend, and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife, Kay; sons, Gregory Brillant (Terri), of Davie, Fla., CW5 Michael Brillant (Anita), of Las Vegas, Nev., and Jason Dain (Tracy), of Lebanon, Tenn.; sisters, Janet Merkle (Ron Richards), Doris Ragusa (Jay) and Irene Palkovic (Tom), grand-children, Angela Brillant, Christopher Brillant (Kristin), Michael Brillant Jr., Nicholas Brillant and Jordan Dain; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services, with full military honors rendered, will be conducted at 4 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 1-800-242-8721, in Gene' s memory.

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Published by TBO.com on Dec. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Brillant

14 Entries

Bob and Ellen Weir

December 25, 2008

Kay,
Sorry about Gene. We are all thinking of you. We never were able to meet him.

Paul & Shirley Langlois

December 23, 2008

Gene & Kay:
Gene you will be truly missed. My Heart breaks for Kay,Jay,Tracy and Jordan, they Love you sooo much. Everytime Paul & I saw you both we saw the Love you both had for each other, a true Blessing..Most people do not share that kind of Love.It is a pleasure to have been included as part of your extended family, Paul & I will never forget that, we Love you both. Kay stay strong. You have a Loving son Jay, daughter-in-law Tracy and grandson Jordan who will be there for you as well as Paul & I and many other family members and friends, especially Jim and Noami. Gene rest in peace and we will all see you some day. Your Hugh smile will be there to greet us all.

Janet Merkle

December 22, 2008

Gene, You were the dearest brother anyone could have. Spending many many hours together have given us the most treasured memories.Ron I will miss you so much. Until we all get together again rest well. love Janet and Ron

Gary,Beth,Tim,Andy and Becca Weir

December 22, 2008

Aunt Kay, We regret that we were never able to meet Gene. Heard he was a great man and cared for immensely. We love You.

Lee Sanders

December 21, 2008

To Kay & Family:
Words cannot express my deep despair over the passing of such a great family member and close personal mentor and friend. From my first meeting I was proud to have the feeling that I was a part of his family. He was truly genuine from the heart. I will always remember our long chats on life and the issues of the day. He will forever remain in my thoughts and each time I pass by the home and street where he enjoyed much pleasure in these later years. Kay you are strong and my prayers and heart go out to you and that you continue to have the strength to persever.

Beth Gustafson

December 20, 2008

uncle gene...i dont know where to start. You being the wonderful gentle teddy bear...opened your arms to me everytime i would visit,placed you deep in my heart. Not even knowing me, you pulled me in as if you had known me since birth. you had nothing but BIG LOVE for everyone you met, i want to thank you for being you and the magnificent man you were. You are in a much better place and we will all meet up with you again one day... I will miss you terribly. Who am i gonna call and razz about the Tampa Bay Bucs during football season??? With my love to you big guy. I love you...Your niece

Jordan Dain

December 20, 2008

My Papa Gene was a great person. He always cared for me and others. Papa always spoiled Grandma Kay. He bought her every single beautiful thing that he could find. He loved her soooo much. In fact, he loved everything on this Earth and I know he would give anything to ease our suffering in his loss. He is in a better place and is watching over us, even now. Goodbye Papa, we will miss you

Jody Harrison

December 20, 2008

Kay,
I am so sorry for your loss! You made such a difference in Uncle Genes life and our family as well. The love you shared with him was electric and infectious and fun and everything that a marriage should be. Without him we would not have you in our lives, and for that, I feel blessed.

Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Uncle Gene...I Love You...Rest In Peace!

Ardie Cook

December 19, 2008

I lost a friend today. You were such a good man. Very kind and giving. You were always looking for ways to make the people around you happy. You will be greatly miss.

Irene Palkovic

December 19, 2008

I cannot imagine not having you with us. You became our head of family, and we loved you for all the gentle, helpful ways that you guided us through tough times. I hope we can carry on as you would have wanted us to. I will miss you so much.
Love
Irene and Tom

Brenda Williams aka Palkovic

December 19, 2008

Uncle Gene,
I will always remember you as our family's Santa with a huge heart. Your smile and generosity will remain in my heart to pass on forever. You will be truly missed by all!

Naomi Risley

December 19, 2008

Gene,
What an honor and pleasure to have known you. My only regret is that I wish I had met you years ago, but becaucse of you I met my wonderful husband, Jim, and my new family whom I dearly love. You were a wonderful Brother-In-Law to me. Things will never be quite the same without you here, but one day we will all be together again. I will miss you terribly and not being able to come over and see what new things you have bought and to make you happy that I noticed. I love you,

Esther Kirk

December 19, 2008

Gene, you will be so missed! We will remember all the good times, and frustrating ones too, on the tax board. Those wonderful New Year's Eve parties will never be forgotten, either.
Our thoughts are with your family.
Esther and Ed Kirk

Doris Ragusa

December 19, 2008

Gene,
Jay and I will miss you so very much. You were everything a brother could be (in good times and bad times). You always were supportive in time of need. Who will I call when questions come up about Jay? Your Santa smile will never leave me. I know Mom and Dad have smiles on their faces. We will miss you forever. Love, Doris and Jay

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