BRASSART MAURICE MAURY/MO Age 66, of Baldwin, had this quirky saying about life. "Ain't none of us gettin' out of here alive." True to his word, Maurice died peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2016, with his family by his side. Born on March 20, 1949, in Pittsburgh, he was the loving husband of nearly 45 years to Susan Doyle Brassart, high school sweethearts to lifelong companions. Maurice was also a dedicated father to four children, Jolene "Baby" Johnson (Reginald), Matthew "Son" Brassart (Megan), Carrie "Sweetheart" Farmerie (Jason), Julie "Julbug" Keylon (Nicholas). He was the proudest Pap-Pap, the self-proclaimed TGLO (the good looking one) to Katie Grace, Chad, Holden, Ellie, Leo, Maura, Reed, and Annie. Maurice bravely served as a United States Marine in The Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart after sustaining permanent injuries. It was his unparalleled strength and tenacity that allowed him to live a full life that was not defined by any lasting impairments. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 32 years, a career he chose for fresh air and freedom. Maurice was also a passionate pilot and flight instructor. He was a hardworking and faith-filled man who loved to get a laugh. Maurice is survived by his brothers, Patrick (Patricia) McDade, Jerrold (Claire) Brassart, and James (Loretta) Brassart. He is also survived by many wonderful in-laws, nieces, nephews, and extended Defeo family. Maurice will be greatly missed by his loyal friends, Russ Tortoreti and Paul Fajerski, with them he enjoyed hours of long conversations, coffee, and laughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Joseph Brassart; his brother, Daniel McDade; and his Godparents, Delores and Albert Defeo of Mt. Washington. Friends and family received at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216, Beechview, on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Beechview, on Friday at 10:45 a.m. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society c/o St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 or The Center for Victims, 5916 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Visit us at: www.brusco-napierfuneral home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb