Brian A. Barcella

October 14, 1963 - January 30, 2021

Age 57, of Wilmington, IL passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Franciscan Health in Dyer, IN. Born October 14, 1963 in Roseland, IL to the late Bruno and Mildred (nee Vermeulen) Barcella. Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and former police officer for the Glenwood Police Department. Brian was a proud veteran and always offered a helping hand to any veteran in need. He enjoyed volunteering for the Secret Food Pantry that was held at the Top Fuel Saloon in Braidwood. Brian had a knack for being able to turn anything into art, his most recent known craft was making homemade pens. Surviving are four daughters, Chloe Barcella of Manhattan, IL, Shauna (Michael) Schmalz of Homewood, IL, Brooke Barcella of Homewood, and Olivia (Mason) McGowan of Twentynine Palms, CA; one sister, Barbara (Clarence) Sturwold of New Lenox, IL and her children, Andrea (John) Sturwold Turrisi, Nicholas (Kelly) Sturhold, and Alyssa Sturwold; best friend and cousin, Bruce “Ty” (Colleen) Keller of Braidwood; and many other nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents. Visitation for Brian will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Braidwood, Friday, February 5, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Memorial services will also be at the funeral home Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All attendees are required to wear face coverings, follow social distancing guidelines, due to the capacity requirements please be brief with your condolences to allow other guests to pay their final respects. Private inurnment will be at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ would be appreciated. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.