Donald Brandi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald R. Brandi, a lifelong Stamford, CT resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday May 30, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Ct. Born on April 16, 1945, the son of the late Constantine & Catherine (Farrell) Brandi, Don attended Stamford Public Schools and was a member of the Stamford High School Class of 1963. He was a proud US army veteran serving in Korea. While there, he worked as a draftsman and after returning home began his career drafting for Barnes Engineering. Shortly after, Don joined Farrell Floorcraft, the family business founded by his maternal grandfather in 1936, where he spent most of his career as the owner and operator. Don was a perfectionist and took great pride in his work furnishing and refinishing hardwood floors for some of the finest addresses in the area. After selling the business, he enjoyed the last six years of his career as a property manager for Ashforth at The Mill in Greenwich where he made great friends with his coworkers and clientele. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Maureen A. (Lupinacci) Brandi, a son Jeffrey D. Brandi, a daughter, Jennifer M. Salvatore and her husband Rodd M. Salvatore Sr.; his twin brother, Ronald N. Brandi and his mother-in-law, Frances P. Lupinacci. He also leaves behind his three grandsons whom he adored and who adored him back, Rodd Salvatore Jr., Kevin Salvatore and Joseph Salvatore (JJ). Don and Maureen enjoyed many trips to Cape May, New Jersey and Maine, where their son Jeffrey would always show them a wonderful time. Don was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed bowling, playing golf and watching his favorite teams, the Mets and the Jets. He enjoyed coaching his daughter in softball for many years. Most of all, he loved watching his grandchildren play baseball, basketball and football on local teams. Don was a fixture at these events, always smiling and making friends in the stands and offering kind words of encouragement to all of the children. He loved to entertain his grandchildren, spending hours doing whatever they wanted like playing chess, checkers, mini-golf, tossing the football or playing Corn Hole. As the family artist, Don was the first volunteer to help with the kids' art projects. Don loved people from all walks of life. He was a natural conversationalist who could talk for hours about history, politics, business, sports or whatever was the topic of the day. He made everyone feel special and will be missed by so many. The family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, first responders and civilians who helped extend his life over the years. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 10:30am at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave in Stamford, CT. There are no calling hours and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Don's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate . For the safety of all those attending her funeral services, please wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. To leave an expression of sympathy for Don’s family online, you may sign the guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or visit the funeral home Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome .

Donald Brandi

April 16, 1945 - May 30, 2021