Brandon Azzola

Pocatello - Idaho-Brandon S. Azzola was born April 9th, 1976. He passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on March 1st, 2008.

Brandon was the oldest of three children. He was the definition of "big brother." He was very close to both his siblings and parents during his childhood and adult life. Brandon lived in Pocatello all of his life. He attended Chubbuck Elementary, Hawthorne Jr. High and graduated from Highland High School. Brandon was most happy in the midst of competition. He loved sports and hanging out with friends. He was an avid golfer and softball player. When Brandon was younger, he played a lot of baseball, football and participated in a little wrestling. Brandon worked for FedEx for the last three years of his life. He was recently nominated for "Entrepreneur of the Year" with FedEx. These past two years Brandon has spent most of his free time building the family cabin in Mackay. It was a project that he loved and felt very proud of. Brandon loved spending time at the family cabin in Mackay, hanging with friends and family and loving his baby girls. They were his pride and joy. Brandon will be remembered as an infectious soul who drew people to him. He was a great friend and a genuine joy to be around. Brandon's laugh was contagious.

Brandon is survived by his parents, Loren and Celia Azzola, his children Lexi and Lainie Azzola, spouse Terri Azzola, sister Shelby (Jeremy) Hess, brother John (Delania) Azzola, grandparents Joyce Frasure, Barbara (Mick) McFadden, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Grandpa Bill Frasure and his Grandpa Gianni Azzola.

Funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Spirit Church (504 N. Seventh Ave.) with Father Ben Uhlenkott officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 N. 12th Ave. Arrangements are under the direction of Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel.