Brian Anthony Naretto

April 19, 1955 - April 2, 2022

Brian Anthony Naretto, 66, of Reddick, IL died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. The visitation will be held at R. W. Patterson Funeral Home in Braidwood, IL on Friday, April 8, 2022, from 3pm - 7pm. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Standing In The Word Ministries: 2480 N. St. Rt. 47, Morris, IL, 60450 beginning at 10am. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood, IL. Memorials may be sent to Standing In The Word Ministries, Morris, IL. He is survived by his loving wife, Laurie (Tjelle) Naretto whom he married on June 5, 1976; his four daughters Jennifer (Rob) Mainord of Anderson, IN, Katie (Paul) Morris of Ottawa, IL, Rachel (Mike) Sereno of Orange Park, FL, and Sharon Naretto of Nashville,TN; eight grandchildren; one brother Alan (Ann) Naretto and one sister Paula (Chuck) Roper. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe & LaVerne Naretto and one grandchild. Brian was born April 19, 1955, in Streator, IL. With the love of farming being instilled at an early age, Brian & Laurie continued farming in the Cabery, Reddick, and Braceville areas for 45 years. Working in construction for many years, he started Naretto Construction in 1985. God’s provision then led Brian to work for RCIS crop insurance for the past 10 years. Along with his work, he served his community by being a member of the Tri-Point School Board, coaching summer softball, and being a very active leader in his church. Sharing his love for the Lord and his love for people, he served as head usher, a leader in children’s ministry, a leader of the prison ministry, a board member and treasurer, and preaching on many occasions. He knew someone everywhere he went and everywhere he went someone knew him. All that knew him appreciated his great sense of humor. His favorite people called him dad, grandpa and in from the field for supper.