HUDSON FALLS – Brandon “BT” St. John, 27, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 14, 2022.
Born on April 18, 1995, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Thomas St. John.
He attended Lake George and Fort Ann Schools, eventually obtaining his GED.
Brandon was an aspiring barber who worked for several local barbers as a Barbers Apprentice. He had also worked as a landscaper for Nim’s Outdoor Services for a time.
He loved playing basketball and was known for being a skilled player throughout his time at school and shooting hoops recreationally in the neighborhood. He enjoyed listening to rap music and singing along with his favorite songs, even though he couldn’t carry a tune. Brandon especially loved spending time with his family out on the farm. His greatest love was boating on Lake George where he enjoyed taking in all the beautiful scenery around him. He will be remembered for his bright smile that could light up a room.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Patty and John Donlon.
Brandon is survived by his father, Thomas St. John and his fiancé, Shelley Stepan of Hudson Falls; his girlfriend, Maia McDonald of Whitehall; his siblings, Louis Wright and his wife, Stacy of Hudson Falls, Nichole Wright of VA, Brandi St. John of Queensbury, Josh Krywy and his fiancé, Sarah Newton of Hudson Falls and Jacquelyn Foster and her husband, Matthew of Hudson Falls; his grandfather, Joe St. John and his significant other, Irene Brown of Hudson Falls; his nieces and nephews, Hannah, Kenzie, Natoyia, Wyatt, Layne, Sylas, Kam and McKenzie; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will follow the calling hour on Tuesday at 3 p.m. with the Reverend Flossie Bates, officiating.
The family requests memorial donations be sent to the Baywood Center for Addictions, 551 Bay Rd #2, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Tom, I don’t know what to say, as u are grieving for ur son Brandon . But only in time ur heart will heal, and remember all the good times together, as u did ur best raising him on ur own. And he knows that u loved him unconditionally . So sorry for ur loss my dear brother. May Brandon rest in peace.
God bless Brandon. Rest in peace.
Gone way to soon. Heartbreaking.
My prayers are with him, his family and friends.
Brandon was a student of mine at the Southern Adirondack Education Center. I always enjoyed having him in gym class, as he was a very athletic kid. I bumped into him at Stewart’s in Lake George about a month ago. May he Rest In Peace and may his family be comforted by the happy memories you have.
Tom —
Words seem so inadequate, I cannot find a single one..
There is no right thing to say when you lose a son..
Life is so precious..
And death such is a thief..
It steals from us our loved ones
and causes immeasurable grief….
The true depth of your pain,
I cannot comprehend..
Just know in your darkest hour
you are surrounded by love, my friend..
Brandon lit up your world..
and now he’ll light up the sky..
Whenever you need him most
there will be reminders he’s nearby…
You will see him in everything around you
You will feel him in the breeze..
His soul will be there to lift you up
when the pain brings you to your knees..
Death may be a thief,
but there’s one thing it can’t take..
The bond you had between you
is something it can’t ever break,,,
We are just a body..
Our souls live on forever…
The love you have for each other
will always keep you together.
My heart is broken for you. I love you always. God Rest his beautiful soul.
Tom, we have never met. I am Isaiah Lofland’s grandmother. Isaiah and Brandon were friends. Shared lots of laughter with each other. Had a strong love for each other. Isaiah is broken hearted. I understand drug addiction way too well. I am always grateful when my son and grandson end up in prison, because I know they are at least alive. I am so acutely aware that this could happen to either of them at any moment. Isaiah wanted me to tell you that he loved Brandon and will feel his loss forever.