Robert G. Brazel. 72 years. Passed peacefully into eternal life on May, 5, 2018, surrounded by his family. Beloved wife of  Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Papineau) Brazel. Loving father of Stephen (Sandra) Brazel, Margaret (Michael) Shew, Robert T. (Angela) Brazel. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Stephen Jr., John, Timothy, Emily, Liam and Erin Brazel, Michael and Elizabeth Shew. Preceded in death by his parents the late Edward (late Frances) Brazel. Dearest brother of Mary Ellen (John) Kaczmar, Michael (Sharon) Brazel, the late Edward (Jan) Brazel. Late Eleanor (late John) Golon, the late James (late Eileen) Brazel. Dear brother-in-law to Charles (Catherine) Hetzel, Linda (David) Adcock, Robert (Elizabeth) Papineau, Jeanne (Paul) Jenkins and Thomas Papineau. Although Bob could not escape the illness which had afflicted him since February 2018 he remained strong for his family to the end. Lifelong Canaryville resident. Strong supporter of St. Gabriel Church and School. Veteran United States Army. 45 plus year member of Local No. 73 - Sheet Metal Workers Union. Funeral services 9:00 a.m., Wednesday May. 9, 2018 from the Thomas McInerney’s Sons Funeral Home to St. Gabriel Church. Mass of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May, 8, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. Interment: Private. (773) 268-0703.  In lieu of flowers donations to St. Gabriel School appreciated.