Bishop Stika has announced the passing last night of +Fr. Joe Brando, who had his first priestly assignment at Sts. Peter and Paul, and had been planning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his priesthood next June, here at Sts. Peter and Paul.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of +Fr. Joe Brando.
Funeral Arrangements
Visitation Thursday, December 16 from 1pm to 5 pm at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul
Vespers and Vigil for the Deceased Thursday, December 16 at 5 pm at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul
Funeral Mass Friday, Dec. 17, at 12pm at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul (live-streamed on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel)
Burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery following the Funeral Mass
It is with a sense of sadness and Christian joy that I share with you of the death of Father Joe Brando. Fr Joe died last night, December 9, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Fr. Joe Brando born November 1, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. He was Ordained to the priesthood on June 3, 1972 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Chattanooga, TN by Bishop Joseph A. Durick.
Father Joseph John Brando November 1, 1943 - December 9, 2021
Father Joseph Brando entered into heavenly rest on December 9,2021. Born on November 1, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, he was pre deceased by his parents, Joseph and Carmela Brando,and his brothers John, Peter, and Thomas. He is survived by his sister Mary Mahoney (Mark) and his nieces Shantih Brando and Megan Flynn (Cody).
Although he was born in Brooklyn, he considered Tennessee to be his true home.
In his fifty plus years of ministry, he served in many parishes throughout the state including The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul where he was ordained in 1972, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Patrick Morristown, Our Lady of Fatima Alcoa, St Therese Cleveland, St. Mary’s Gatlinburg, and St. Jude Chattanooga.
He treasured his time as Diocesan Director of the Marriage Encounter Movement and was the Director of Family Life Services in the Diocese of Nashville. He was also a strong supporter of the Council of Catholic Women.
He was a proud member of the Tennessee National Guard followed by an assignment as a Chaplain in the United States Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Family will be present on Thursday, December 16 from 1 to 5 pm at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, followed by a Vigil Service at 5 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be said at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Chattanooga on Friday, December 17 at 12:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to; in India- Love and Care Mission Inc., c/o Sunder Raj, 53-11 254th Street, Little Neck, NY 11362, or in the Philippines- World of Hope Tennessee - Isaiah 58, PO Box 444, Hixson, TN 37343.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.