Brandon J. Grace

February 19, 1990 - March 4, 2015

Brandon J. Grace, “Duff”, 25, of Cape May passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL. Brandon was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Lower Cape May Regional High School (Class of 2008). Brandon went on to graduate from the Paul Hall Maritime Training and Education Center and was employed as an engineer for the Seafarers International Union of North America. Brandon will be missed by his loving family which include his mother, Tracy (and Marty) Vega; his father, Ken Grace (and Donna Holmes); his sister Madison Grace; his grandmothers, Rosemarie Smith and Wanda Ralston; his grandfather Don (and Tina) McHarg; his uncle, Joe (and Frankie) Grace; his cousins, Nicholas and Christopher Grace and Corey and Alexis Bailey; his stepbrothers and sisters, Keith (and Madonna) Bove, Kaitlin (and Pat) McBride, Kyle and Brianna Bove, Anthony (Aidan and Jad) Vega; his nephews, Brody Bove and Mason McBride; his niece, Makenzie McBride; aunts, Madelyn (Raymond and Xavy) Vega and Marjorie (Ruben, Ruben Jr, and Margie) Yanez. Many additional family members and friends will also miss Brandon. He was predeceased by his aunt, Nikki Bailey. Many admired Brandon’s gentle nature, his unforgettable laugh and his loveable bear hugs . His love for his family and dearest friends was unquestionable and his loyalty never wavered. Brandon was passionate about the ocean all his life and it is no surprise he chose to live and work on the sea. He spent countless hours fishing, surfing, boating, and jet skiing. He was an avid snowboarder, skateboarder and enjoyed golf. He loved to travel and his travels spanned the globe. Just to mention a few, Saipan, Korea, Dubai and Oman. Brandon experienced more in his short lifetime than most do in a full lifespan. A memorial to celebrate Brandon’s life and honor his love for the sea will be held on Saturday, March 21st from 12:30pm to 2pm in the Spilker Funeral Home, 815 Washington Street, Cape May with a time of remembrance offered by family and friends beginning at 2 pm.. Beach attire is optional and welcome. -