Brandon Avila Abbott

Brandon Avila Abbott, age 44, died tragically on May 20, 2025, at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

 Brandon was born August 25, 1980, to Larry and Augustine Abbott in Toledo, Ohio. He departed this life at the age of 44 years, 9 months, and 5 days.

Brandon attended Toledo public schools and graduated from Roger’s High School.

While attending McTigue Jr. High School Brandon was encouraged to wrestle and play football because of his unique size. He later went on to play football at Roger’s. At the time of his graduation from high school Brandon was, 6’7”, 370 lbs. He was featured in the Toledo Blade as one of largest lineman in high school at that time. Brandon received a football scholarship to Merced Junior College in California where he attended for a year.

Brandon trained in the Roger’s HS culinary program and consequently worked various jobs in local restaurants as a cook and chef. Although he worked various jobs, he enjoyed cooking. He knew his way around the kitchen and was well known for his culinary skills. He could cook anything, and everything he fixed tasted good!

Brandon was a kind and generous person. He was a man of few words but loved to joke and kid around with everybody. He always had a smile on his face and would laugh and joke even when things weren’t so good. He was not only a “giant “in stature, but a giant in heart. He was loved by so many, and we will truly miss him.

Brandon was preceded in death by mother, Augustine Abbott, both sets of grandparents; Udell and Maureen Curl, and Merle and Hazel Abbott. He leaves to mourn his passing, father Larry, son Braxton, sister Alicia (Mark Forte) niece Alivia Forte, nephew Amir Forte, as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

His family will receive friends at the Castillo Funeral Home 1757 Tremainsville Rd. Saturday June 14th after 1 PM followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2 PM. Memorial tributes may be made to his family via this website to help offset expenses.

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