Christian Alec Brannan, 27 of Howell, died after a courageous battle with cancer, at his family home peacefully on Sunday morning July 4th.
He was diagnosed in May 2015 with ocular melanoma causing enucleation of his left eye. In 2017 it metastasized to his liver. He did every treatment he could he may not have always like it but he was always willing to try. This demon eventually spread to his bones, spleen and chest. In addition to the numerous skin lesions. On June 15th his liver started to shut down and he was longer able to have any further treatment and started hospice.
He was born to Lisa and Wayne Brannan on August 25, 1993, on Staten Island, the family moved to Howell Township in 2004. Christian graduated from Freehold Boro High School, Culinary Arts Program. He went on to study Culinary Arts at Brookdale, where he was awarded his Associates Degree. Christian continued his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University, before joining Wholefoods in Marlboro, where he would use his culinary talents in the kitchen preparing meals. He had a passion for food and enjoyed trying all different cuisines.
Christian was a car enthusiast, studying all aspects of cars and had a depth of knowledge that was second to none. He loved Ferrari and was a fan of Formula 1 racing and Grand Prix Racing. He enjoyed playing Forza on his Xbox. He loved to watch movies and was fond of history and happy to visit any historical site.
He was an honorable, caring and loving person, who was dedicated to his family and his profession. He loved being at home with his family and dogs Buddy and Bentley.
Surviving are his mom and dad, Lisa and Wayne Brannan: his brother, Jordan Brannan and his sister, Kaitlyn Brannan; his grandparents, Arlene Millwater, Angelo Padovano and Helen Colangelo. his Uncle’s Anthony Brannan and Angelo Padovano. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Harold Foster Brannan.ocu
