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Tracy M. (Reilly) Brandwene

July 09, 1970 - January 12, 2025

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Obituary For Tracy M. (Reilly) Brandwene

Age 54, on Sunday, January 12, 2025 of Whitehall.

Wife of Greg Brandwene; proud mom of Jack (fiance' Jenna) and Emma Brandwene; beloved daughter of Bernie and Suzanne Bilski; sister of Rick (Vicky) Reilly and Melissa (Justin Rothman) Bilski. Tracy is also survived by many cherished friends, several of whom she met at Children's Hospital NICU while working as a nurse for many years. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, Tracy's family suggests contributions to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

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  • January 15, 2025

    Lisa Diaz

    Tracy was one of our sons first nurses at the Infusion Center at Children's. She was always so great and loving with him and our family. We were so sad when she left! Sending heartfelt condolences to her family during this time of grief. She will be missed by so many.

  • January 15, 2025

    Tamika Lawson Jeffries

    My forever Brandwene ♥️ Forever in our hearts. Love always, you Tamika Michelle

  • January 15, 2025

    Tamika Lawson Jeffries

    My Brandwene forever in my heart. Love your Tamika Michelle

  • January 15, 2025

    Mare iafrate

    I knew Tracy from Children's Hospital. She was such a great nurse and compassionate towards families. Sending condolences to the family.

  • January 14, 2025

    Amy Barth Cavanaugh

    I am so very saddened to hear about Tracy. I have so many fond memories of her from our teenage years. We had so much fun riding bikes everywhere, playing softball/wiffle ball, hanging out at each other's houses and so much more. The best times were just talking and laughing-she had the best smile. My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time. Rest easy, my friend. I will always remember you.

  • January 13, 2025

    Darla Eggert

    I worked on the NICU at Children's Health with Tracy (a long time ago!). Wonderful nurse and a great person. This is heartbreaking to hear. Darla Eggert RN

  • January 12, 2025

    Paul Hauck

    My dear first and favorite niece Tracy, I still remember you as a beautiful young girl playing at Grandma's home during the time I also lived there while attending Pitt. I enjoyed seeing you grow and mature into a nurse. We had lunch at my favorite restaurant (Al's Cafe) to celebrate your new career as a traveling nurse (first stop was San Diego, you lucky dog!). As time went on and cell phones came into vogue, I entered your contact information with a tag line of "Favorite Niece." I promise that I won't delete you from my phone directory, or my memory as my Favorite Niece!"