Brien R. Brazzale, 65 years old, of Bolingbrook suddenly passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1959. Brien was the loving husband to Debbie (nee Dritlein) and beloved father to Nicole (Trey) Knous and Rebecca (Zack) Blois. Devoted grandfather to Fynn and Sunny Knous and Walter and Edie Blois. Loving brother of Ellen (Tom) Erbach and brother-in-law to Keith (Cheryl) Dritlein, Perry (Linda) Dritlein, and Craig Dritlein. Much-loved son-in-law to Arthur (Dorothy) Dritlein. He was preceded by his late parents Margaret (nee Schuster) and Ronald Brazzale. Further survived by loving, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Brien excelled in his career in sales and management working at various retail companies. His passion for music followed him throughout his life and performing together in a band, Brien and Debbie fell in love, married, and lived happily together for 42 years. In retirement, he found great joy perfecting his craft and performing in numerous bands, but Brien’s greatest love was for his family and friends. All who knew him loved him in return and he will be greatly missed.