Sue G. (Gambaccini) Briers

Sue Gambaccini Briers, died peacefully, Sunday evening, January 23, 2022.  She was born on January 28, 1922 and passed just days from her 100th birthday.  Sue lived her entire life in Kent.  She was the daughter of Angelo and Fermina Gambaccini and will be missed by her one living brother, Dante (Rosemary) Gambaccini.  Three brothers and their wives are deceased; Corado (Cecilia), Serino (Dolores) and Mario (Pat).  Sue married Hube Briers, who preceded her in death in 1980, and helped raise his children.

She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School and worked for Kent City Schools and Kent State University.  She especially loved her time as secretary to the President of KSU.  Sue’s life revolved around family and friends.  She was always an active part of so many lives and will be missed by her many nieces and nephews and their families and her cherished friends.

Sue was the busiest retiree ever.  She loved to volunteer and was an active member of many groups.  St. Patrick Church in Kent was very important to her.  She had a deep faith and always tried to help others.  Sue was happy to share her stories of the history of Kent, her family and their journey from Italy and all of her world travels.  She enjoyed her final few years at KentRidge Senior Living.  She met many old and new friends there, was treated with great care, and liked to join in on the many activities.

Sue’s family extends a very heartfelt thank you to all her family and friends that visited her over these last few years.  A special thank you to the people at KentRidge, who made this a second home to her and treated her with genuine compassion and love.  Thank you to nurse Joey from Traditions Hospice, who kept Sue comfortable and helped us say goodbye.

Visitation will be Friday, January 28, 2022 from 9:30AM-10:30AM at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 313 N. Depeyster St. Kent, OH 44240, with the Rev. Fr. Richard Pentello as Celebrant.  Inurnment will follow at Standing Rock Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in her name, to St. Patrick Catholic Church.