Brett F. Brazeau, 52, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday September 17, 2011 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Charles F. and Joan M. (Dawson) Brazeau.

Brett was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. He was employed as an operating engineer by the City of Niagara Falls, NY. Brett adored his dog Saber, and in his leisure time, enjoyed exercising and working in his yard. Above all, Brett will be remembered as a big guy with a big heart of gold and great sense of humor.

Brett is survived by his daughter Marisa Pike-Brazeau of Niagara Falls, NY; his longtime loving companion Maria Manaresi, two step-children, Anthony Manaresi, Jr. and Dominic Manaresi both of Niagara Falls, NY; one brother Michael Brazeau of Rochester, NY; two sisters, Christine Van Duyn and Brenda (Ron Terrana) Brazeau both of Lewiston, NY as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday September 21st at 10 a.m. in St. John De LaSalle Church, 8469 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Slawomir Siok, SAC officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Niagara County S.P.C.A., 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.