Randi (Kosowsky) Brightman

Randi (Kosowsky) Brightman , age 65, of Austin, TX, formerly of Houston, TX, Edinburgh, Scotland, and Sharon, MA, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

For 43 years, she was the beloved wife of Stuart M. Brightman, who mourns her loss deeply. Randi was a loving mother to David & Omaira Brightman, and Lauren & Ayal Cusner. She was an adored grandmother to Michael, Zachary, and Sydney Brightman, and Audrey, Ellie, and Mia Cusner.

Born to the late Leo & Charlotte (Greenberg) Kosowsky, Randi was the dear sister of Lex Kosowsky and Beth Weiss. Her vibrant spirit and warmth touched everyone she met; she never met a stranger and was known for her incredible resilience in the face of life’s challenges, including her over 40-year battle with multiple sclerosis.

She met her husband, Stu, in 1977 at a new student event for the University of Pennsylvania, where they both attended and where Randi studied physical therapy. In her time as a pediatric physical therapist, she received great joy and sense of purpose from bettering the lives and advancing the development of her young patients.

Randi’s love for her family was unparalleled. She cherished her time spent with them, whether traveling, enjoying meals together, or watching her grandkids in their respective sports. She had a special fondness for her time living in Scotland, and loved the opportunities she had to return to Europe for family vacations. Randi enjoyed dining out, sampling wines, and creating lasting memories in her homes in Austin and Virginia, both located just minutes from her children and grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington St., Canton, on Tuesday, October 8, at 1:00pm, with livestream viewing available at www.levinelive.com/brightman

Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

Shiva, beginning at the home of Steve & Beth Weiss, North Easton, following the burial through 7pm and continuing at the Residence Inn Boston Natick, 1 Superior Drive, Natick on Wednesday & Thursday from 4-8pm.

A memorial service will take place at Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 N. Braeswood Blvd., Houston, TX, on Sunday, October 20, at 2:00pm. Shiva will immediately follow; details to be updated once finalized.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in support of the UT Health Multiple Sclerosis Clinic (www.uth.edu/giving) or TIRR Memorial Hermann (www.memorialhermann.org/givetotirr).

Randi Brightman will be remembered for her indomitable spirit, her love for family, and the joy she brought to all who knew her.