Anthony Brazil

Anthony Ernest Brazil, 57, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully at Unity Point Hospice July 13, 2019, after a long illness. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Calvary Community Church by Pastor Bunjee Garrett of Austin, Texas. Surviving Tony are his wife, Shannon; children, Anna, Christopher, Samantha, Sarah, Beckham, and Tiernan; grandchildren, Carson, Rielleigh, Aurora, Gabby, and Liam; sister, Darlene; brothers, Howard, Samuel, and Thomas. Born to Samuel Edward and Dorothy Mae (Evans) Brazil on December 2, 1961, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Tony owned a computer repair business and later worked as a repair technician for McLeodUSA, now Windstream Communication, until he retired. On October 3, 2009, he married Shannon Boyle in Galena, Illinois. Shortly after, he adopted her children, making the family complete. Tony and Shannon lived in Austin, Texas for eight years. They attended Calvary South Austin Church, and served side by side in the Children's Ministry. Tony loved his family and felt blessed to have such a strong church family as well. He was an amazing cook and enjoyed testing out new recipes on family and friends. Tony was also a gifted woodworker who liked using reclaimed wood to create small statues, and unique pieces of art. He also loved working with, building, and repairing computers. Preceding Tony in death were his parents; half-brother; Michael; and brother, Phillip. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.