Rene D. Brammer

SHARON — Rene D. Brammer, 27, died July 21, 2011, in an automobile accident in Millerton. Rene was born June 14, 1984, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Rene lived life with his love for cars. He had a wonderful ability to take apart and put together any vehicle that he was asked to work on. His passion was for fast cars and he loved the saying, “If you’re not scared, you’re not going fast enough.” Rene wasn’t scared on July 21 — he fell asleep and went home. He is survived by his son, Evan Brammer and Evan’s mother, Crystal Snyder; his mother, Elizabeth G. (Amerighi) Brammer; his grandparents, Rose Amerighi, Edward Sr. and Babs Brammer; his brother, Adam C. Brammer and his wife, Courtney (Wilbur) and their son, Rene’s nephew, Jackson; his aunts, Linda Amerighi and Steph Durbal; his uncles, Michael and David Amerighi and Edward Jr. and Andy Brammer; his cousins, Brandon and Blair Amerighi and Edward Brammer III; and his many friends. Rene was predeceased by his grandfather, Fred Amerighi. Family and friends celebrated his life July 26 with a service at the Sharon Congregational Church with burial immediately following. Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund for Evan Brammer c/o Salisbury Bank & Trust Co., PO Box 7, Sharon, CT 06069.The Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon has charge of arrangements.

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