Richard J. Brackin

Richard John Brackin 82, of Estero died Saturday, March 31, 2018 in Juniper Village in Naples, FL. He was born January 28, 1936 in Chicago, IL a son of the late Peter John Brackin and Kathleen Powers Brackin. Richard worked as a foreman, plant manager in manufacturing, and then later worked with his siblings in a family construction business. Richard loved sports as a player, then coaching youth football and baseball and finally watching his nieces, nephews and grandchildren play. He was always telling them stories about his youth as well as his semi-pro football days. The grandkids have always said that Grandpa had such a positive influence on them. Even at the age of 70+ he would play catch and tell them inspiring stories. Growing up they loved hearing his Donald Duck impersonation which always put a smile on their faces. In retirement, Richard volunteered with Linda at a Health Park Hospital in Fort Myers and as an election judge for Lee County. He was the kind of person that always wanted to help where ever he could. His greatest happiness was being with family and he loved his precious little dog Luna. She helped him cope with his early onset of Dementia. Although he was taken away from us too early he will always live on in our hearts and will always put a smile on our faces. Richard is survived by his wife Linda, son Michael (Karen), daughter Sandra (Benedict) Zsuppon, and son James (Kelly). Also surviving are siblings Constance (Jerry) Toomey, JoAnne (Walt) Cye, George (Sheila), Patrick (Carol), Kathleen Lanham, and Lawrence (Dana); grandchildren Daniel, Catherine, Sean, Brianna, Brendan and Meaghan; great-grandchildren Sylvia, Alyse and Dominic, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Kathleen and brothers Peter Thomas (Eileen) Jerome (Dianne) and brother-in-law Michael Lanham. The family wants to thank Sharon and Maria and the whole team at Juniper Village for the wonderful and compassionate care they provided Richard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Light Catholic Community. Graveside services will follow in the Our Lady of Light Memorial Garden. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home & Crematory. Family owned and operated since 1978.

Richard J. Brackin

January 28, 1936 - March 31, 2018