Brian James Vandelinder

Surrounded by loving family suddenly and unexpectedly passed on Thursday November 23rd, 2017 at the young age of 58, barely surpassing his birthday on October 9th, 1959. Beloved husband and best friend of Angie Vandelinder (nee Opassinis). Loving father to two young beautiful boys, Peter Vandelinder and Brian Vandelinder Jr. Dear son of the late Dorothy (nee Freeman) and Lawrence Vandelinder. Cherished son-in-law of Maria (nee Nikolaidis) and Petros Opassinis. Dear brother of 4 surviving siblings, Ronnie and husband Fred, Gail and wife Trina, Tracey and husband Dave, Larry and wife Carol Vandelinder. Predeceased by beloved brother Micheal Vandelinder in September 2010. Dear Uncle of Lawrence Vandelinder and Michael Ferrari (nee Vandelinder). Will be greatly missed by cousins, uncles, aunts, friends, and co-workers in Windsor, Toronto, Ottawa, Australia, Macedonia, Greece, and Michigan. Brian spent his life as an automotive worker at the GM Transmission Plant until his early retirement in 2004 due to a severe car accident. His favourite thing as a young man was to go finishing with his father Lawrence at Manitoulin Island. As a young man Brian enjoyed swimming, fishing, camping, playing cards, and going on vacations with his wife Angie. After Brian's kids were born he would spend time playing with them and he made a regular habit of bowling with his wife each week. At home Brian loved to cook and clean for his family, even after working extremely long overtime hours at GM. Brian's idea of relaxation was kicking back and watching one his favourite hockey teams the Toronto Maple Leafs or football teams the Pittsburgh Steelers win a game. He was caring father and a loving husband who will be greatly missed. We love you with all our hearts Dad. Peter, Brian Jr., and Mom xoxo. Visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 895 Ouellette Avenue (519-254-3223) on Thursday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Prayers Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Brian will then rest at St Nicholas Macedonian Orthodox Church 5225 Howard Avenue, LaSalle on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Very Rev. Dr. Aleksandar Mustenikov officiating. Interment Windsor Memorial Gardens. Please join us in remembering Brian by visiting his memorial at www.andersonfuneralhomewindsor.com