Eileen Delores Brama

Preceded in death by father Gaston and mother Eileen Letourneau; brothers, John Letourneau (Kitty), James Letourneau (Yvonne) and her beloved daughter, Cheryl Brama.

Survived by her sister, Charline Antoine (Ronald); sons, Robert Brama (Sandra) and Thomas Brama (Julianne);daughters, Lisa Olson (John) and Kathleen Bodene (Carl); grandchildren, Christopher, William, Joseph, Patrick, Timothy, Jonathan, Brittany, Thomas II, Justin, Anthony, Natalia, Benjamin, Sofia, Hannah, Ella, Luke, Lauren and Danielle, and 16 great grandchildren.

Eileen (Snooks) was incredibly proud of her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was equally proud of being a 1953 Columbia Heights High School graduate and growing up in Spring Lake Park. Snooks was a successful Coldwell Banker Realtor for many years. She also catered for over 30 years working with Northland Electric, Werner Electric and VanMeter Electric serving her famous Mama Brama Italian Cuisine at Christmas parties, lunches, and St. Paul Saints games for groups of 25 to 500 people. Snooks was a lovely homemaker, Mother, Mentor and inspiration. She loved hosting holidays at her home for her family, relatives and friends. Our Family would be amiss, if we didn’t mention her passion for her garage sales too! She was the Queen of Garage Sales. Snooks visited Italy, Ireland, and traveled to over 30 states in the USA. She drove her children and relatives across the USA in a 32-foot RV being the solo driver, cook, navigator, and dishwasher with 5 children ages 12 and under. She had boundless energy, spunk, drive, and a love for life. Throughout her journey, Snooks faced her challenges in life with unconditional love, dignity, faith, grace and prayer. She will forever be in our hearts and missed beyond measure.

Visitation- Monday, March 31st, 2025- 4pm to 7pm at Sunset Chapel – 2250 St. Anthony Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55418.

Funeral – April 1st, 2025 – 10 am - showing – 11am - Mass – 12pm – Lunch. St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church – 835 2nd Avenue NW, New Brighton, MN 55112