Obituary of Brendan Opdycke

Brendan Patrik Opdycke 15, of Washington Twp. (Warren County) went to the Lord Friday May 11th, 2007 in Morristown NJ. He was born in Hackettstown NJ April 4 1992; He was the son of Dana and Barbara Blanche Opdycke. Brendan was an 8th grade Student at St's Phillip and James Catholic School in Phillipsburg NJ. His plans were to attend Bethlehem Catholic High School in the fall. He enjoyed playing football with the Washington Township Panthers and he also planned to play in High School. Brendan loved snow boarding and riding his Quad. He loved to work with his father on tractors, motors of any kind, Landscaping and farm work. He also loved hunting with his Father. Survivors:Brendan is survived by his loving parents Dana and Barbara Opdycke, a sister Jennifer Marie Opdycke in Philadelphia PA , and Grandparents Jerry and Shirley Blanche and Jean Opdycke. His aunts and uncles include Jerry and Marge Blanche, Alice and Mel Hebel, Kathy and Craig Jones, Jean and Dan Bracey, Ann and Dan Fisher, Mark and Kathy Opdycke, and Gayle and Bob Newbegin. Cousins include: Scott, Matthew, Jordan, Krista, Julie, Jess, Daniel, Jacob, Beth Ann, Amanda, Danny, Lauren, David, Andrea, Adam, Josh, Kyleen, and Jason Brendan was Pre-deceased by his grandfather Joseph Opdycke Sr., and two uncles Matthew Blanche and Joseph Opdycke Jr. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday May 16 at 10am in St Mary's Catholic Church 830 Fifth Street Alpha NJ 08865 with Rev. Msgr. Terrance M. Lawler officiating, Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the DeVoe Funeral Services, Inc. 136 West Washington Ave, Washington NJ 07882. Interment will follow mass in St Mary's Cemetery Fifth Street in Alpha. Memorials: Memorials please, to St's Phillips & James Catholic School 137 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 or St Mary's Church at the address above. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: To Barbara & Dana, No Parents should have to endure the heartache you both are experiencing. Hold on to eachother. You are both in my prayers. With Sincere Love, Kathy Tribute from: austin you were always funny on the football team and with skateboading Barbara & Dana, Our heartfelt condolences and prayers for Brendan and your entire family. No words can express the sadness we feel for you. Please know he will always, always be in our prayers. God Bless you, The Polomski Family Barb, Dana, & Jennifer, We are so sorry for your loss... no words could express the sorrow we feel for you and your family. Please no that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Linda, Bart, Mike, Kerry & Kevin McDermott We know words cannot express what you are going through- you are all in our thoughts and prayers -Brendan may you rest in eternal peace....The Peiffer Family Tribute from: Cassie Abbott We are all very sorry for your loss. SSPJ is praying for you and we are keeping you in our hearts. It's great now that you are in a better place. Look over us. WE MISS YOU, BRENDAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tribute from: Gabrielle All of us at SSPJ are holding you in our prayers. We will all miss you so much. No one will forget you. You were alot of fun and all will miss you. WE MISS YOU SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH! I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Brendan was such a good boy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen Patterson To the entire family of Brendan: Hi, I am a coworker of Jeans at Mansfield Elementary. My family and I are all too familiar with the loss you are struggling with. There are never the right words to say when you have lost a loved one. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through these next unbearable days. Always cherish and remember the smiles, the laughter, the love, that I'm sure you have all shared with Brendan. Our deepest sympathy, The McDonoughs John,Peg,Lindsey & Patrick To The Opdycke Family, Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God help you through these next few days. Our deepest sympathy, Linda and Dwight Tribute from: Casey Jankowski To the Opdycke family: i will always remember Brendan and the fun stuff we did together as kids. I feel Really bad this happened to such a great kid. I will pray for Brendan and his family so that they can get through these tough times. With Prayers, Casey Jankowski To Jennifer & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember all the wonderful moments that were shared. Patricia Barmore Tribute from: Michael Verdjak Barb,Dana and Family....Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love you have for one another help ease the pain you are now feeling. Paula & Michael Verdjak......TO BRENDON....I'm happy I knew you and I won't forget you...From Mike... Tribute from: The Bill Jelliffe Family Barb & Dana & Family-- "Go now, my child, the time has come. All tasks today are done. There are others waiting there for you, And songs yet to be sung. Go quietly, go softly, Leave all pain and fear behind. Today has left a part of you In our hearts, our souls, and minds. I'll remember you, my dear one, As I lay down to sleep. I'll remember that you made me smile, Although, it makes me weep. As you go to face your future, As you go to touch the sky Know that God makes all things possible, Angels never die. Go now, my child, the time has come. All worldly tasks are done. There are others waiting there for you, And songs yet to be sung." God Bless at this time & always. Dear Barbara and Family, I asked my daughter, Judy, to type this. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Mother to mother, I cry for you and I ask God to comfort and bless you. May your Brendan be at peace. Sincerely, Marie Woodfin (Judy Francisco's mother) Dear Barb, Dana, and Jen, Our hearts and prayers are with you. We will always keep Brendan in our prayers. He was a sweetheart and he will be missed greatly. Love from the Francisco's: Judy, Manny, Jessa and Brian. Dear Dana and Barbara, We are so sorry to hear about your profound loss. There are so many emotions that flood through our minds at a time like this it is hard to explain. We know what it is to loose a piece of your heart. Weep and hold one another and know that both of you were caring for a wonderful child. Remember the wonderful things that you did together and do not dwell on things that you wish you had done differently. It will take a very long time before the sorrow is bearable. Anything that is a reminder will bring a rush of emotions but know that he is yours and that he loved you. Sincerely, Jim and Anna Souders Tribute from: First Baptist Church of Westerlo, NY Dana, Barbara, Jean, Gaye and Bob, The church family at First Baptist in Westerlo, NY stands with you in prayer. We read in Psalm 55:18, "The Lord will give strength to His people, the Lord will bless His people with peace." Our prayer is that the Lord will give you this strength He has promised and that you will experience His peace in your lives. The Apostle Paul writes in II Thessalonians 3:16, "Now may the Lord of Peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." Yours in His Service, Don Lyon Pastor Tribute from: Big Sister Jen You will always be with me, Baby Brother. I will miss you so much. I will think of you every minute and my heart will be heavy every day of my life. I love you, you little punk! Love, Sissy So many great memories! I miss your bright blue eyes and your abilty to make anyone smile. This should have never happened. Everyone at SSPJ misses you so much. I really miss you and love you but I know now that you are in a better place. Classes are very different without you. May God bless you and your family. See you in heaven buddy. All my love, Allison COtte Tribute from: Emily O'Hare dear mrs opdycke we all are praying for you and we all miss him as much as you do and we know he is in a better place now and he is alwasy looking over us ......... we love you Mrs. Opdycke and we hope your back soon we miss you!! Tribute from: lauren brown He was a good friend and had a good heart. He loved to help others and always was there to count on. He would have done anything to help his mom and dad. I hope he is taken into heaven and is always watching over his friends and family and helps them through their bad times. My love is always with you and hope you are alright. Tribute from: Alison Detrick Whedon Hi Barbie, I don't know if you remember me or not. Alison (Detrick) Whedon. I use to come over to your house when I was in grammer school and play with your sister, Alice. My Mom sent me the obituary about your son Brendan. My condolence to you and your family. Brendan sounded like such a wonderful young man. It was nice reading about all of his interest and activities. I can see that he was very special and loved by many. I have prayed for your family and will continue to. I am glad that you know that Brendan is with the LORD. That means that I will get to meet him someday. Please tell Alice that I said hi. With love and prayers, Alison Tribute from: Alda Mattison Dear Dana, Barbara and family, May you all find peace as you lean upon the Lord for comfort at this time. Where can we go but to the Lord? He alone knows the reason. I know the pain you are going through------- you are not alone. My Sympathy, Alda Mattison Dear Mrs. Opdycke, I am sorry for what happend to your son. I hope our prayers are working out for him. We miss you very very much. Chance & Flynn Gorman Tribute from: gabbie morena brendan, we miss u so much. i no its almost a year since u left us but i still can't get over how much u ment to me. the saddest part is that i never realized how much u meant to me. i now see how precious life is. i miss u so much but i guess i'll just have to wait till i join u. save me a spot in heaven!