Brian F. Fedele

It is with profound sadness and deep regret that the family of Brian Ford Fedele of Madison, also affectionately known as “Jabroni”, announces his passing from this life on Wednesday March 16, 2022 at the young age of 47, at his parent’s home. Brian leaves behind his deeply grieving parents, Jerry and Cordy Fedele of Madison, Oh; They loved him completely from the moment he entered this world and took his first breath…to the last beat of his heart. He leaves behind his wife Renee (Uranker) Fedele of Willoughby, Oh. and two sons, Jayce Michael and Gavin Jerome. First and foremost, Brian was a dad. His boys were his greatest treasures in this life. He loved them to the depths of his soul. They were his strength when life felt too difficult to bear…one on each side of him, giving him hope for the future. He never wanted less than the very best for both of them…even when he couldn’t give his best. And this will remain the truth throughout all eternity. Jayce and Gavin, Daddy loves you…Forever and always. Also, deeply grieving the loss of their brother, are his 8 older siblings. Sister Deborah (Leonard)Crosby of Madison; Brother Michael (Jacquie) of Madison; Brother Mark of Concord; Brother Robert (Melanie) of Madison; Brother John (Phyllis) of Moyock, North Carolina; Brother Paul (Carolyn) of Madison; Brother William “Bill” of Geneva; Sister Christina “BB” (Timothy) Childress of Madison. He also leaves behind 28 nieces and nephews, 27 great nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, family members and friends...who all were touched by him in one way or another. Those who knew him best knew how incredibly talented he was in so many different ways. He was extremely artistic, whether it was through music, his wild imagination or his (recently discovered) poetry. Brian had a love for music and had an amazing voice. He loved to sing either alone or sometimes in a crowd. He would throw his whole soul into a song and sing as loud as he could…pouring his heart out through the music. Brian could be very animated, comical and boisterous. And yet, at the same time be extremely shy and insecure. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. A last memory for one was watching Brian – head thrown back laughing with full abandon…his boys at his side, simply enjoying the moment of the day. He also had a heart full of compassion and generosity that few were given the chance to see. One of his last touching gestures on this earth was kissing his mother’s hand that was cut after a fall the previous day. He put a band aid on her and gently kissed it. So simple, and yet so full of love and tenderness. THAT was Brian. THAT was the man few were given the opportunity to see. We see now. Brian was a deep thinker and loved the beauty of nature, whether it was in the woods or on the shores of Lake Erie. He loved long walks in the woods either alone or someone he loved by his side. He loved to camp in the great outdoors, gazing up into the night sky pondering far off places. He loved to explore and play, even if it was simply skipping rocks into the lake. And to say Brian loved sports would be an understatement. Football (Diehard Cleveland Brown’s fan)…Basketball (Cleveland Cavalier’s)…Baseball (Cleveland “Indians”)… He loved it all! Many memories were made with family and friend’s attending games or gathering at someone’s house to scream at the TV together when we lost or share high fives and shouts of joy when we won. It was all great fun. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Anthony and Grace (Scarlatelli)Fedele; Maternal grandparents, Frank J. Fischer Sr.; and Robert & Martha (Fischer) Wetzel. His sister-inlaw Rhonda (Picciuto) Fedele. And his beloved dogs, Chi-Chi and Blaze. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held on Thursday March 24, 2022 at 11:00 am. Viewing at 10am with family and friends in the Gathering Area of Immaculate Conception Church 2846 Hubbard Rd, Madison, Ohio. Brian will be laid to rest in North Madison Cemetery 2065 Hubbard Rd. Madison, Ohio He loved all of his family even when he didn’t know how to show it. All in all, he was a simple soul yet complex with many layers…but forever childlike to his core. He journeyed through this life walking, searching and desperately striving to find Love…Acceptance…Happiness…PEACE! We pray he has finally found it. Rest in Peace Brian. We all love you…forever and always. “You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” St. Augustine. The family requests no flowers. Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio, assisted the family with arrangements. www.LakeErieCrematory.com

Brian F. Fedele

June 7, 1974 - March 16, 2022