Brett R. Casino

Please in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the families wishes...... Brett R. Casino, 38, passed away June 23, 2017, at his home in Kankakee. A “Celebration of his Life” will be held at the GatheringPoint Church, 897 W. Bourbonnais Parkway, Bourbonnais on Monday, July 3, 2017. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by the service. A dessert reception and time for sharing will follow immediately. Brett was born on September 3, 1978, in Kankakee, the son of Robert and Sharon (Schultz) Casino. Brett was an ordained minister and will be remembered for his deep love of his Lord and Savior. He shared his faith by serving as a Campus Life Director for Youth for Christ in Manteno for many years. He also made two mission trips to Haiti where he conducted revival services and preached the gospel of Jesus Christ. He had been a past chaplain with the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District. Whether it was being asked to baptize a premature baby boy before he was flown to a Chicago hospital for a dear friend or comforting a family and caregiver that had just lost their infant to SIDS, he could be counted on to help. He loved his children more than life and was most happy when he was spending time with them. He is survived by his beloved children, Nolan and Emma Casino, and their mother; his parents Rob and Sharon Casino, and his brother Brian and niece Madison Casino, all of Bourbonnais. Also, godparents Bill and Donna Casino of St. Anne; Aunt Judi and Uncle Larry McParland of San Diego, CA; Aunt Carleen and Uncle Phil Rowan of Peoria, AZ and numerous cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Brett will be Deeply missed by his family and many friends. Cremation Rites were accorded. Jensen Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements. Please sign Brett's guestbook at jensenmemorialchapel.com