Obituary: Pierre P. Brandt Sr. Of Oyster Bay

OYSTER BAY, NY — Pierre P. Brandt Sr., a French native who came to the United States at 26 and settled in Oyster Bay, has died. He was 91.

Brandt died peacefully Jan. 15, according to Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home.

Born April 12, 1928, in Mandeure, France, to Ada and Paul Brandt, Pierre Brandt was one of six children, with siblings Paulette, Jacqueline, Andre, Jean and Paul. In 1954, he boarded the ship "Liberte" bound for the United States. There, he lived out the rest of his days in Oyster Bay.

He met and married the love of his life, Lucia Cardinale. The couple would've celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2020. Besides his loving wife, Brandt leaves his daughter Regina Rettig, son, Pierre Jr., daughter-in-law Cecily and his adoring three grandchildren, Lauren Rettig, Paul and Jacqueline Brandt.

Brandt served in the French army and worked as a welder for Peugeot in France before immigrating to the United States. He worked for Powers Chemco in Glen Cove and retired as facilities manager in 1988. After retiring, he enjoyed numerous hobbies including horticulture, bird breeding, and wood carving, his greatest passion.

A member of the Long Island Wood Carvers Association, Brandt won many blue ribbons and other awards. He was also a talented gourmet cook, catering many parties of very high standards. He loved to read, garden, fish, sing, dance and could whistle like a bird.

His French accent never left him, and neither did his charming personality. Give him a glass of French wine, a good piece of cheese and a loaf of bread, and he could tell you stories of his childhood experiences all night long. Relatives remembered Brandt as a great presence and a special person who loved people and was loved by people. He was everyone's "Uncle Pierre" and will be missed.

A mass is scheduled to celebrate his life Saturday, Jan. 25 at St. Dominic Catholic Church at 93 Anstice St., Oyster Bay.