Joseph Michael Brittain

Joseph "Jody" Michael Brittain, was born on August 30, 1940, in Burke, North Carolina, to Glenn and Alma Brittain, and passed away in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November 4, 2020, after a fifty-year struggle with Parkinson's Disease.

In the early years of World War II, his father lost his life when the merchant ship he served on sank, at which time Jody and his two brothers were placed in the Methodist Children's Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He remained there through his high school graduation. During his high school years, Jody was an outstanding athlete in several sports and was awarded a football scholarship to East Tennessee State.

Jody served in the United States Army as a non-commissioned officer during the Vietnam era, stationed in Germany. Moving to Charlottesville in 1970, he co-founded one of the nation's first direct sellers of home fire detection devices, Dynamics Inc. He served as their Executive Vice President for many years.

In 1986, Jody married the love of his life, Francesca Fasi, and became an instant parent to her young children.

He was an avid golfer and poker player. His friends and fellow players will attest to his "fighting spirit". Jody would play golf and poker even when it became difficult for him, but he didn't let those challenges stop him from doing what he loved.

A kind and caring soul, a gentleman through and through, Jody always had a kind word for everyone. He spent his career and life helping others discover their individual talents and gifts, even while struggling through his own hardships.

He is survived by his wife, Francesca Fasi Brittain; stepchildren, Natascha Erin Stolle and Andreas (Bo) Peter Stolle; grandchildren, Rye Francis and Indigo Francis; and sisters, Elinora Brittain and Glenda Brittain.

Due to Covid 19, a celebration of Jody's life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Legacy Hospice, 650 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 310, Charlottesville, VA 22911.