Obituary of Bryan Friend

Bryan Thomas Friend was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 3, 1992. He was the son of C.J. Friend and the late Judy Lynn (Kolakowski) Friend. He attended Monroe Schools and Orchard Center High School. Bryan had a big heart. He was generous always making time for others, and it was said that he would give a stranger the shirt off his back. More than anything he cherished his family and the time he spent with each and every one of them. No time was better spent than the time with his son Brayden. This little man met the world to Bryan and their world's revolved around each other. Bryan was a hard worker and had shown great skill with his hands. He often spent time with his father wrenching on the Harley. He enjoyed bike riding and his mechanical abilities allowed him to disassemble and assemble pedal bikes on numerous occasions. Bryan loved listening to music wherever he was and much to his fathers' dismay his favorite was rap and Tu-pac. Over the years, Bryan had been employed by several local companies in different industries. He had worked as a roofer for some time, but most recently had been employed by Backyard Solutions. Bryan Thomas Friend, age 23, of Monroe passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2015. His passing in addition to his mother on February 3, 2004 was preceded by maternal grandmother: Mary Kolakowski in 2007; paternal grandparents: Lillian Josephine Friend in 2006 and Lewis Thomas Friend in 2005; and a sister: Nicole Kolakowski in 2010. To cherish his memory he leaves his father: C.J. Friend of Monroe; a son: Brayden Thomas Friend of Monroe; maternal grandfather: Frank Kolakowski of Monroe; a brother: David Kolakowski of Monroe; a sister: Lisa Friend of Monroe; two nieces: Judionna Friend and Alyssa Kolakowski both of Monroe; and two nephews: Jayden Friend of Monroe and Christopher Hart of Adrian. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will follow at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Friend Family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.