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Douglas Brace Obituary
Born in Scranton and raised in Moscow, son of Douglas A. Brace Sr., Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Patricia Loughney Brace, Scranton, he was a graduate of North Pocono High School. He was employed at the Home Depot Distribution Center, Pittston.
Douglas was fond of music, including all varieties of rap, hip-hop and country, and was a sports enthusiast, specifically of baseball, basketball and football. His favorite NFL team was the Philadelphia Eagles, and he loved all associated Philadelphia organizations. Douglas had a great heart and sense of compassion for human life. He will be missed deeply by his family and friends and will always live in their hearts and prayers.
Also surviving are a son, Noah Michael; two brothers, James Grubham and wife, Darlene, and their children, J.D. and Josh, all of Moscow; and David Brace and wife, Melissa, and their children, Aidan and Nieko, all of Old Forge; a sister, Cheri Carpenter and husband, Ron, Moscow; an uncle, Paul, and aunt, Grace Furiosi, and family, Twain Harte, Calif.; a stepmother, Teddi Brace, wife of Douglas A. Brace Sr.; and many cousins in Pennsylvania and California.
The funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge, with services by the Rt. Rev. Nestor Kowal, pastor of St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Scranton. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Mount Carmel Cemetery, O'Neill Highway, Dunmore.
Friends may call Friday, 9 to 10:30. To leave an online condolence, visit www.ferri funeralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Brace
5 Entries
Matthew Inman
November 14, 2011
To the Brace Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug was a great friend, he made a massive impact on my life, I will always remember him. During this time of great loss, lets all remember the good times that were had, and not dwell upon what might have been. He will be missed, Always...
Andrea and Leon Gioupis
November 11, 2011
Dear Cheri and Ron, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Katie Rose Zupancic
November 10, 2011
You will always be in my thoughts.
Renee Shields
November 10, 2011
My prayers go out to the family you will be dearly missed your such a great person you are in peace now god will take good care of you
Jenn B
November 10, 2011
With so much life left to offer, I can not believe you are gone! My heart aches for you and the Brace family. Wherever you are guided, may you find peace and earn your wings to watch over your loved ones. I will miss you dearly but you will forever be in my heart.
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