Obituary of Michael James Brandi

BRANDI, Michael "Mike" J., Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 10, 2014 at his home. He was 65 years old. Michael James Brandi was born on October 8, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Robert and Betty (Kingry) Brandi. Mike graduated from Carrollton High School with the Class of 1967. He then proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1967 until 1970. He was a Tank Commander, earning the rank of Sargent and a Purple Heart Medal. After his honorable discharge, he met his future wife, Patricia Ann Cardinal and daughter, Monica Lynn. They were married on August 20, 1971 and he adopted Monica that same year. They survive him. He was employed by LaCross Glass for 10 years and then went on to be a postal worker until he retired in 2011. In Mike's free time, he was an avid reader, loved to be out on the bay on his boat, and working in his yard. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Pat; daughters: Monica (CJ) Brandi and Erika (Dewey) Brandi-Weiss; son, Michael (Randi) J. Brandi, Jr.; six grandchildren: Anthony, Alexandria, Andrea, Madeline, Zander, and Lola Jo; sisters, Susan and Nancy; brother, Rob; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ed; sister-in-law, Deb. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Steven Jensen and his staff, especially Tammy, for taking such good care of them all. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Pastor Bob Tibbits will officiate. Cremation will follow. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of American Legion Post 439. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit at the funeral home on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Child Abuse and Neglect Center, 1311 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw MI 48602. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or online at www.deislerfuneralhome.com.