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April 11, 1966 - April 29, 2005
"Missed and loved..."
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We all miss you, but we are consoled by memories of our time and the positive impact you had on every
life you touched. On this site, we'll share pictures and memories and do our best to keep the best part of you alive.
Rodney has been a big part of many peoples lives. He has a quiet spirit and loving soul. He is survived
by his four children; Tori (Victoria), Ally (Alexandria), Francesca, Noah and his fiancee Karen. Rodney was actively involved
in the Jaycees where he was the Chapter President.
Rodney braved a courageous battle with diabetes, all it's complications and a few surgeries.
In February 2005, Rodney underwent surgery to amputate his toes due to poor circulation. Shortly after, on March 18th he had
a procedure called a Trans-Tibial Procedure which meant a below the knee amputation. Due to complications he was admitted
to ICU April 17 and on April 29th God decided it was time for Rodney to go to heaven. Rodney will be greatly missed by all
that know and love him.
Donations in memory of Rodney in Trust for his children may be forwarded to:
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Dante's Prayer
Loreena McKennitt
When the dark wood fell before me
And all the paths were overgrown
When the priests of pride say there is no other
way
I tilled the sorrows of stone
I did not believe because I could not see
Though you came to me in the night
When
the dawn seemed forever lost
You showed me your love in the light of the stars
Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast
your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me
Then the mountain rose before me
By
the deep well of desire
From the fountain of forgiveness
Beyond the ice and the fire
Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast
your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me
Though we share this humble path, alone
How
fragile is the heart
Oh give these clay feet wings to fly
To touch the face of the stars
Breathe life into this
feeble heart
Lift this mortal veil of fear
Take these crumbled hopes, etched with tears
We'll rise above these earthly
cares
Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember
me...
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Rodney Joseph Brasko, age 39, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2005. Rodney was born April 11,
1966. He was a graduate of Hazen High School and Southern Arkansas University. He was an aviation technician. He was also
a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus and a very active member of Millington Chapter Jaycees since 2000. He was 2004
Chapter President and currently held the office of 11th district director of the Tennessee Jaycees. He was known as an inspiration
to the tornado disaster relief effort in Tennessee. Rodney was a parishioner of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
in Slovak.
Survivors include his parents; his children, Victoria, Alexandria, Francesca and Noah; Fiancee, Karen; brother, Bob (Annette);
sister, Annette; grandparents, Ed and Frances, grandparent, Helen; and two nieces, Brianna and Alyssa. In addition to many
loving family members he had a host of devoted friends. Rodney was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Brasko.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 1, 4 - 6 p.m., followed by the Rosary in Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.
The funeral mass will be held on Monday, May 2, at 11 a.m., in Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Burial will be
in the parish cemetery. Memorials may be make to the American Diabetes Association, Hazen High School Scholarship Fund, or
donor's favorite charity.
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