Gennaro Branison Obituary (1970 - 2022)

Mr. Gennaro R. "Nook" Branison, 52, of Frederick, MD, passed away December 27, 2022 after a brief illness. Born April 5, 1970 in Frederick, MD to the late Earl Branison and Faye (Sewell) Branison. Gennaro was a graduate of Frederick High School. He was an excellent basketball and softball player. He was actively involved in coaching children in the same sports. Gennaro was an avid Washington Commanders, Wizards, and Georgetown basketball fan and truly loved all sports. He also had a passion for Go-Go music, his favorite bands were the Chuck Brown Band, Junkyard Band, and Rare Essence. He was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and loved the Lord. Gennaro had been employed by Frederick Brick Works until he became disabled. He loved his family with all his heart and never met a person he disliked. Gennaro is survived by his: son, Gennaro Branison, Jr.; daughter, Mya Branison; two granddaughters, Gianna and Ava; brothers, Giovonne Branison and Andre Johnson; and a host of family including uncles, aunts, cousins and many dear friends. Gennaro was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, and will be greeted in the afterlife by them and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.