Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Mercedes (Hutter) and Lou Brandt, he was raised in New York City and has been a long time resident of Lower Bucks County.
Mr. Brandt graduated from Professional Children's High School in New York City while training as an acrobatic tap dancer, a career that he loved from childhood into his mid-twenties. As a professional dancer, Mr. Brandt appeared in many US and Canadian cities, including performances in Radio City Music Hall in New York. He also performed in several countries, traveling through Europe, and had lived in Paris, France.
Mr. Brandt appeared in the same shows with many entertainers of "old", including Bob Hope, Lena Horne, Red Skelton, Nat King Cole, Danny Thomas, Bobby Darrin, Connie Francis, the Mills Brothers and the Crew Cuts.
He later had a very successful career/occupation for many years as a Union Carpenter and Foreman.
Mr. Brandt was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.
Known to all as a true friend and a loving, devoted family man, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Mr. Brandt is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Sandra (Carson) Brandt and his adoring children, Debra Nelson (Howard) of Southampton, Damon Hunnicutt (Cindi) of Quakertown, Eric Hunnicutt (Christin) of Morrisville and Kevin Hunnicutt (Samantha) of Bensalem.
He will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Elke Nelson (Caroline) of New York City and Jaryd Nelson, and Paige Nelson of Southampton, and great grand baby Brandtley.
Mr. Brandt was immensely loved and survived by the Hunnicutt grandchildren, Anabelle, Austin, Marley Rose, Evan and Rocco.
He was predeceased by his children, Teresa Brandt & Robert A. Brandt; and a sister, Dorothy Wexler,
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Bob's loving nurses at Saint Mary Home Care and Chandler Hall Health Services.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, December 30, 2019, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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