Avon, NY: At age 39, Brandon passed unexpectedly on March 16, 2025. He was predeceased by his grandparents: Thomas Freeman, Kay Freeman, Joan Barrett, Bill Caufield, and Joelle’s grandfather Tom “Moose” Conine; also his favorite dog and best friend Duke.
Survived by his wife of 11 years, Joelle (Conine) Freeman, and children, Isabel Rose (his “Bugzie”) Freeman and Cole Christopher (his “Coley Moley”) Freeman; parents Thomas and Linda (Barrett) Freeman; grandfather Arthur “Papa” Barrett; siblings, Ashley (Steve) Comeau, Tommy (Katherine) Freeman; father and mother-in-law, Chris (Jennifer) Conine; brother, Colin (Samantha) Conine; nieces and nephews, Barrett, Cameron (Godson), Ava, Collin, Connor, Calum (Godson), and Beau (Godson.) Also survived by many many other loving family and friends.
Brandon was everybody’s ‘go-to’ guy – reliable, hardworking and always willing to lend a hand. He excelled at everything he did – whether it was his work in construction, his ridiculous golf skills or expertly whipping the kids off the tube at Keuka Lake. But above everything else, the thing he did best in life was to be a husband, father, brother and son. He was fiercely loyal to his family and friends. He was a constant presence of love, strength and support in all of our lives.
He loved Joelle with his entire being. He cherished and deeply respected her as a wife, a mother and a person. They were friends well before they were married and it showed in the way they cared for and supported one another. But nothing brought him more joy than his two little nuggets, Izzy and Cole. Being their father was his greatest pride, and he embraced the role with endless love, patience and acceptance. Whether he was playing with them in the yard, dancing with them in the kitchen, or simply holding them close, he gave them his full attention, making them feel like the most important people in the world—because to him, they were. He filled their lives with adventure, laughter, safety and endless memories, always leading with kindness, gentleness, and a heart full of love.
Brandon was an exceptional athlete in high school and carried that determination into every aspect of his life. He attended the University of Utah and graduated with a Civil Engineering degree, and ultimately achieved the high honor of being a certified Professional Engineer. But you would never know it, because he was also the humblest person you would ever meet. Through hard work and dedication, he became a partner at Crane Hogan, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues.
At home, he loved to have a garden in the summer – but no one loved to stop at a farm stand more than Brandon to get his tomatoes for every meal of the day during the summer months.
He always had a project going – whether it was at his own home or literally ANYONE else’s house. He was the person you always called and he would drop whatever it was he was doing to come help you – and he did it with a smile on his face, and boy did that smile light up a room.
He was the kind of person that made life better just by being in it. He was our ‘Bunny’, ‘Smelly’, ‘Broski-von-joski’. He was our Brando. And we loved him with everything we had and we always will.
The Family will be holding a Celebration of Life Gathering on Saturday, March 22nd, all are welcome. Please contact the family for details. There will be a short service and a time of sharing memories, following there will be a time of love and remembering Brandon, bring your best story as we share Brandon’s beautiful life. Interment will take place privately at St. Agnes Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Brandon’s Memory to The Brandon Freeman Memorial, PO Box 112, Avon, NY 14414. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I am so sorry to hear the news of Brandon’s passing. I remember Brandon in my third grade classroom. He always had a smile on his face, and always tried his best at everything he accomplished. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
To the Freeman and Conine, my condolences and I’m just so very sorry for your loss. He was the ultimate teammate! May god bless you and look over you during this time.
Sincerely,
Chris
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Our sincere condolences to Joelle and the children and to the Freeman and Conine families on your tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott and Linda Holmes and family.
Tom and Family
So very sorry for your loss. May you all remember the good times with Brandon.
Pete D
So incredibly sorry for your loss. What an amazing guy Brandon was. Having hung out with him with my brother Dave a number of times, he was just the kind of person that made you smile. You could just feel the kind of person he was not only through his words and actions but by the number of people who loved him. Love and the deepest of condolences to all back there.
Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Tom, Linda, and family… My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Memories of a young boy when I babysat for all of you will forever remain…My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Ashley I am just seeing this today . I am so devastated for you on the loss of your brother . Condolences to you and your family . I can’t imagine the pain you are all going through .. your brother sounds like an amazing person . May Brandon Rest In Eternal Peace. Much love always , Niamh and Saoirse
Remember the good memories & may family love help you through. Prayers to all.
Eileen & John Hovey
My deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Brandon. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult period.
Tom, Linda and Family
So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.
May God be with you all during this very difficult time. Love and prayers from our Hearts to yours,
The Hobbs Family
I do not know Brandon, but sounds like a well lived and loved life ended way too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless
To you All. Thoughts and prayers, remember Brandon fondly. Our deepest sympathy
Ginger McCarthy Rivera and family.
So very sorry … such a huge loss. Sending love and prayers to find peace to fill the hole in your hearts . Remember all the good times.
Tom & Linda,
So sad to hear of your family loss.
Hugs and Prayers are all around you, and family, as you grieve.
Dave & Sheree Barrett & Family
Tom, Linda, and family:
So sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Cruz’s
Ramon, Lori and family
Tom, Linda and Family- I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. I am sending my thoughts and prayers to you all.
Sincere sympathy to Tom and Linda and their family.
To Brandon’s wife and sweet children,May the Grace of the Lord be with you now and forever.
Prayers and thoughts have been with you since Sunday and will continue.
Jackie(Cole) and Al DeCook
Sending sincere condolences to Tom and Linda and their entire family.
To his wife and sweet children! May the grace of the Lord be with you now and forever.
Thoughts and prayers have been with you since Sunday and will continue. Jackie(Cole) and Al DeCook
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss always remember working with Brandon at village and playing golf at Farview again Avon looses a wonderful one to soon
Tom, Linda and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Sending lots of love,hugs,and prayers. I am thinking of you all. God Bless Mary Joan Cullinan
Brandon we loved you with all our hearts! Debby,Diane,Mark Rick and Heather
( your northern cousins)
Tom, Linda and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, we are thinking of you at this difficult time, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending my sincere condolences to all those touched by the loss of Brandon. My memories of him all reflect the fun, kind, and caring person he was.