Brendan John Bjorkback

Brendan John Bjorkback passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022. He was 42

years old and lived in Nanuet, NY.  He is survived by his parents, Susan, and Peter

Sarantapoulas, one brother, James, and partner, Jordan, from Winter Springs, FL, sister

Dionne from Middletown, NY, sister Lisa, and her husband, Balo, from Lakewood, CA,

grandparents, Elizabeth, and Joseph Peto, from Johnsburg, IL. He is also survived by

many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

One of Brendan's absolute favorite things to do was to travel to North Carolina every

year to visit his Uncle David and Aunt Sandy. They would go Durham Bulls games,

bowling, Frankie's Fun World for go karts and video games, the Life & Science

Museum, rock shows, Elmo's Diner, Parker & Otis, Red Lobster and many other

restaurants, parties and weddings at people's houses, and of course, superhero movies.

He would also travel to Arkansas to visit with his Aunt Diane, and cousins, as well as to

California to see his sister, Lisa, and her husband, Balo. He also enjoyed his weekends

with sister Dionne and going to his favorite restaurant, Smashburger.

Brendan graduated from BOCES in 2001 and resided in the Tennyson Group Home.

While living there, he made many good friends, among them Joseph and Frank.

Everybody in his life who knew him will miss him. When Brendan was first diagnosed

with Cornelia de Lange syndrome, our family was told that he most likely would not live

beyond his teens. He turned 42 last November. He beat the odds and had an amazing

life. Every day we had with him was a gift.  We are grieving, but we're also celebrating

Brendan's life - a life that was extremely well lived. Have some pizza or a burger or

popcorn shrimp in his honor, or anything you like, really - every kind of food was his

favorite. Brendan would always say "It's not gonna be the same without me around"

and it certainly won't.

Memorial service to be announced through Higgins Funeral New City New York.

Family request in lieu of flowers a donation to any charity or organization including, LiveOnNy Foundation

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MJHigginsNewCity.com for the Bjorkback family.