1965-2025
Patrick "Pat" Braniff passed away in his Blandinsville home on Monday, May 5th surrounded by family. He lost his fight with Pancreatic Cancer at age 59.
Pat was born in 1965 in Carbondale, IL to Beverly Braniff and Larry Braniff. His family lived in Macomb, IL for several years.
He moved to Forest Park, IL later in his childhood where he lived into his adult life. He worked for the Public Works of Forest Park for 33 years.
He retired and returned to the area in 2022 to purchase his mother's property in Blandinsville, where he lived until his death.
Pat was a caring father, friend, and partner. He had a passion for gardening and took great pride in making an area look its best, both personally and professionally in his work in Forest Park. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed hunting on his family property in Blandinsville. Another passion of his was slow pitch softball and he spent many summer days out on the field. He was an Eagle Scout, Boy Scout troop leader, as well as a coach for all of his children's sports
Pat was survived by his mother Beverly Braniff of Macomb, IL, children Cassie Braniff of Blandinsville, IL, Liz (Austin) Hale of Lemont, IL, Evan Braniff of Lisle, IL, his brother, Shawn Braniff of Sellersburg, IN, half sister Erin Rehm of Honolulu, HI, step sister Jacque Wilson of Macomb, IL, step brother Darren Wilson of Morning Sun, IA, and his partner Michelle Beckmann, of Blandinsville, IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Braniff and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A memorial service will be held at Blandinsville Christian Church this Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 A.M. with a luncheon to follow. Additionally, there will be a Celebration of Life in Forest Park, IL on Saturday June 14. For more information, please email his daughter Liz at [email protected].
C;ugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Blandinsville is in charge of arrangements.
You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online a clugston-tibbitts.com.
