Obituary of Brian Thomas Kinzel

KINZEL, BRIAN: Suddenly on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Hamilton Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Brian Thomas Kinzel passed away at the age of 55. Forever and always loved husband of Deborah (nee Drobena). Loving and cherished father of Aaron-Brooke fiancé Mike Fleet and Alyssa Kinzel. Son of the late Charlie and Mary Kinzel, son-in-law of Irene Drobena and grandson-in-law of Annie Komenda. Dear brother of Peggy Brenzil, and brother-in-law of Margie Kinzel, Helen Kinzel, James and Sandy Drobena, George and Becky Baronaitis, David Drobena and Kathy Drobena. Loved uncle of Matthew, Christopher and Nicholas Baronaitis, Emily and Jacob Drobena, Paula and Kevin Shewfelt, John and Karen Brenzil, Amanda Kinzel, Kathleen and Tyler Kinzel. Predeceased by brothers Steve and Robert, and nephew Michael. He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, great nieces and nephews. Brian was the manager of Traction Hamilton and was a long-time employee of Pyett Spring & Alignment. Please join us in a Celebration of Brian’s Life on Saturday May 2, 2015, from 11-4 p.m. in the gathering room at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 135 Livingston Ave, Grimsby, ON L3M 5J6 (905) 945-2661. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society Ontario Division or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love.” – Washington Irving