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Donald "Pete" Brahm
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Donald Brahm Obituary
NIVERVILLE - Donald "Pete" Brahm, a Valentine's baby, entered into eternal life on August 14, 2025, at the Hospice Inn, surrounded by his loving family and welcomed into heaven by his son, Donald, who had patiently waited 56 years for the arrival of the best dad ever.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Rosemary "Mame;" his children, Peter (Colleen) and Heather (Sid) Ball; and his beloved grandsons, Donovan, Garrett, and Toby Jace. He is also survived by his siblings, Jim, David, and Diane; his nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. In addition to his son, Pete was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Florence Brahm; and his sisters, Cheryl and Beverly Bergerson.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave., Rensselaer. A funeral home service and military funeral honors will be bestowed immediately following at 6:00 p.m. For full obituary and condolence page, please visit www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
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Diane Reutzel Blanchard
August 17, 2025
My sincere condolences to Mame and Family.
vince farrell
August 16, 2025
Pete was a great guy to work with at Amtrak, may he rest in peace. vince farrell
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