It hurts our hearts to announce that Jerome Joseph Brescia Jr., known to the ones he loved as “Buzz” passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Buzz was born December 14, 1961 in Peekskill, New York to the parents of Joan and Jerome Brescia. In 1986, Buzz came to Savannah on vacation, and never left. Savannah was not only a new beginning for Buzz, it was the mark of the greatest adventure of his life.
Buzz was one of a kind. He had such an infectious personality. Buzz absolutely loved everyone and was the type of guy that would jump in his truck and drive across town to help you if you were in need. Even if it meant jumping his own truck half a dozen times to get to you. You could often find Buzz with an old cup of gas station coffee in his hand bragging about his children, grandchildren, and/or great grandchild to anyone that was willing to listen.
As a child, his mother would bring home broken toasters or other items for Buzz to tinker with and fix. Little did anyone know, a childhood lure to keep him out of trouble would lead him to becoming the master of the jack of all trades. He owned and managed Outdoor Visionary, LLC and could also be found repairing or building anything and everything amongst the Savannah Family of Cemeteries, and the Fidelity Memorial Group Funeral Homes here in Savannah, Georgia.
After hours, Buzz could be found with his family and friends. Always barefoot, sometimes clothed, enjoying life to the fullest and harassing someone with the biggest smile on his face. No matter how much Buzz was yelling at you, or letting his opinion be known; he would always end the conversation with a Luv Ya and you couldn’t resist but to say it back to him. Buzz also enjoyed a vacation taken not too long ago down to Key West and mud riding ATVs in Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jerome Joseph Brescia and Joan Marie Hall Brescia; and a brother, Paul Anthony Brescia.
His legacy lives on in his partner in crime, best friend, secretary, and boss, his beloved Debra Len Perry; his children, Vanessa Louise Marie Marlow (Michael Myers), Angela “Angel” Marie Dowd (Dezmond Dowd), Jerome “Joe” Joseph Brescia III, Jacob “Jake” Joshua Brescia; five grandchildren, Hannah Jamison Marlow (Nicklaus Pikramenos), Haylie Allysa Myers (Dalton English), Haydin Myers, Dominic Thompson, Noah Thompson; one great grandchild, Nessa Rae Pikramenos; his sisters, Deborah Altomare (Nick), Vicky; his nephews, Zach (Candence), Chase (Laura), Catherine (Patrick); and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and everyone else Buzz loved and considered family.
The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center, 1328 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, Georgia 31405.
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aShante’ C
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of beloved Mr. Buzz.He will be greatly missed and forever loved.i will miss him coming in the gas station to get coffee.
Dan Cavaccini
His creativity, humor,friendship and spontaneous personality has kept him in my thoughts my whole life. Growing up together so many stories stay in my mind and I still share them after all these years. When you were with Buzz ya never knew what was gonna happen or where you were going!He has been missed by all of us up here in Fishkill since he got on his V65 Magna and “took a ride to see Deb”… My condolences to his family,may you find comfort in the memories. Luv ya Buzz
Andre Gonzalez
Vanessa, Angela, Jerome & Jake,
“Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life;” (John 11:25) May your memories bring you peace and hope.
Andre Gonzalez
Vanessa, Angela, Jerome & Jake,
“Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life;” (John 11:25) May your memories bring you peace and hope. We share in your sadness.
Peggy Caulfield Tierney
I was Brescia’s next door neighbor growing up in Fishkill, NY. Buzz was a good friend of mine, our door was always open to him. We’d be sitting down for dinner, and there would be a knock at the kitchen door, and there he would be in time for dinner. Or, the times when he would hop in my parent’s station wagon with us, and go to the drive-in to see the newest movie playing. Or, the times when he would go to Saturday evening Mass with us – and that one time he carved his name into the pew. A nice big BUZZ (which was there until recently when the church refinished the wood). His smile was infectious, and his energy contagious. So sorry for your loss. Even though he has been gone from NY, he has never been forgotten.
Joseph O Caulfield
Buzz we love you and you will be missed. Life is too short but I am sure Savannah benefited from your innate love for life and people. What a gift you had to make people smile. Thanks for all those midnight coffee runs to Dunkin Donuts while in highschool. Your were a great friend and next door neighbor. I am glad we were able to connect for dinner a couple years back in Savannah, you were blessed with a wonderful family.
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May you find peace and strength in God’s loving arms.
Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is near to all those who have a broken heart, and saves those of a contrite spirit.”
Joseph W Ascani
Buzz Brescia..Not a guy you forget to easily!!He was fun,nuts and sharp as a tack! I had a 74 charger that I would drive around hunts development for no reason other than to hang around all my good friends who lived there..Danny cavaccinni, Louis titka, Mike mastronchuno and Buzz! One day I had a dash fire ..wires went up in smoke car stoped running..Buzz said i got it no problem..tore every wire out and im looking inthe paper for a new car..just after that I heard it fire up! Holy cow he did it…he said let’s go for a ride ..im driving..he took me down cedar hill sideways as I soiled my undies lol! Great guy, great legacy a loss for planet earth😥..my deepest thoughts and prays to all who loved him..until we meet again Buzz!Joe Ascani
Ricky Jones
Met BUZZ while pouring concrete Cart Paths for SOUTHBRIDGE GOLF COURSE in1989.We just wanted “SOMETHING TO DRIVE ON”.But BUZZ would NOT walk away from each pour ,untill it was PROPERLY edged and jointed.When I referred others to him i would CONFIDENTLY say “HE CAN FIX ANY THING YOU GOT”.As the years went along , with each visit to his shop or having him come to any where i needed him.I grew to know and love The Man,and his two BEST business Partners JAKE&JOE.BUZZ taught these two Young Men well and I will CONFIDENTLY continue to depend on them to help me JUST LIKE THERE FATHER has done for years.God bless BUZZ and his family.
Diane Newman
I will never forget Buzz or his many whimsical hair-brained ideas. He certainly kept Hunt’s development on its toes. From his electric mini bike with the 30 foot cord to setting my car on fire, he was full of excitement and fun. It was a sad day when he didn’t return. Fortunately, we still have all those memories to keep us entertained.
Precious 💜
RIH Buzz‼️ I’m definitely gonna miss you coming to the store to get coffee and eating up all the hotdogs. Always made my day with your jokes. It was never a dull moment when you, Joe and Jake came to the store.
~My Condolences 🙏🏾🙏🏾💙
Ruth Ellen Jannacone
My love to you all.
We have ten inches of snow and my thoughts go to how much Buzz loved this white stuff. It gave him an opportunity to play. Snowball fights and slippery roads were a challenge to him. The of thrill was in showing his mastery over ice. He invented new ways to use a vehicle. I remember the glint in his eyes and his smile, as he performed his unorthadox stunts while scaring the rest of us to death!
Life was always a much welcomed challenge to him, because he chose to do it “His Way.”
He was gifted with a genius IQ of 140. His school was quite impressed, but Buzz wasn’t. He used his gifts his way, much to the dismay and worry to all of us. He was a precocious child ahead of his years, he was creative, self confident. He had amazing physical agility, moving quickly and easily and sometimes inexhaustibly.
As a family man, he gave 100 %. I’m sure vou may not have heard of all his bragging, but I did. He was very proud and protective of each of you especially Deb, Jake, Joe. and his sister Debbie.
Buzz laughed at the challenges of life whether he created them or they were given to him. He willingly accepted them all. His always used his ability and creativity to fit a round nail in a square hole. He was amazing.
Buzz had a tough serious side, he could yell and curse, and his blue eyes could pierce a piece of armor. However, once Buzz thought you understood the particular issue at hand, it was over! It never lasted long and you immediately knew everything would be okay again. “He got mad and then he got glad.”
His loud bursts of laughter and the softness in his eyes returned very quickly.
Buzz didn’t always believe that the “System” was right for him and so, like a pioneer, he danced to his own tune throughout his life and we happily danced with him.
He took us all on a grand tour!
He always had an unrelenting love and forgiving nature for all circumstances and he met them head on.
His abilitv to be a successful self-made man in spite of many challenges, is a testimony that he succeeded in life.
“Doing It HIs Way. ”
We loved him deeply and look forward to a time where we will be with him again. Good night sweet prince and rest peacefully, my adopted son. Ruth Ellen
Leslie DelliPaoli
Sorry this is long, but my time with Buzz literally changed my young life. I had to share one memorable story:
I can’t think of my youngest childhood memories into my early 20’s without thinking of Buzz.
For all purposes intended, he was my brother. He was a daily part of our family home. In fact, Knocking on the front door waiting to be welcomed in, didn’t apply to him. Just like any other family member.
Everyday he’d sit at our dining room table, drinking from his Dunkin Donuts thermos, tea light and sweet!
I have so many moments I could share with you about my years with Buzz but I’ll just mention 1 here.
It was 1982, I had just turned 12 years old and my mom allowed me to get a perm in my hair. ( very popular 80’s hair trend at the time)
A few hours later, Enters Buzz, seeing it for the very first time.
He just instantly laughed and laughed, while saying, “kid what in the hell did you do to your hair?”
(Buzz, had this unique ability to laugh and talk at the very same time)
He continued to speak and laugh, asking me if I was trying to make myself look older!
I was so embarrassed!
Hate to admit this, But he was right!
So, after he finally stopped laughing at me, he said let’s go on a D&D run.
A trip we’d do almost everyday to Dunkin Donuts
However, on this particular drive, Buzz had a lesson in mind to teach me and I had no idea what I was in for!
After he got his thermos refilled at Dunkin,
He tossed me the car keys and said, “well since you want to act older , your gonna drive me home!”
He then went and sat in the backseat of the car!!
I was instantly in a panic, remember, I was only 12!
I had never driven a car before! Not on a side road and definitely not the main highway, Route 9!
I already knew enough about Buzz to know, there was nothing I could do to change his mind! It was either I drive this car home or I’m walking home 5 miles away!
So in the drivers seat I go. Barely seeing over the dash board.
Buzz pointed to what was the break and what was the gas. He Told me one was to go and the other to stop. Then he simply said “Hold that steering wheel straight, between these lines, pointing them out for me and stay right in the middle of them!”
I was terrified! I kept repeating to myself , “ keep the wheel straight in between these lines, one peddle stops, the other ones makes the car go…
I repeated this to myself like I was recieting a prayer with every 100 feet I drove. My hands were so tightly gripped around the steering wheel. That drive seemed to have lasted an eternity!
Meanwhile, Buzz sat casually in the backseat without a care in the world.
I’m honestly not sure how I managed to drive us back into our neighborhood, it all seemed like a blur to me.
I didn’t let go of the steering wheel even after we parked. Buzz took a minute and then said “ Do you still feel like your ready to act older?”
“Take your time sis, ok?”
“You don’t really want to rush everything in life.”
His advice was followed with a surprise compliment-
“Oh and by the way, you drove way better then I expected, I honestly didn’t think you could do it!”
I suddenly understood the lesson. To be 12 was good, real good!
Buzz later went on to teach me many of life’s lessons, each one just as uniquely valuable and always done in a very Buzz like way!
I will always be grateful that I had him In my life, especially after the loss of my brother Ronny. Buzz was always there for me, even when I didn’t know I needed him. Somehow he just knew.
My heart is broken and filled with sadness for everyone who had the privilege to know Buzz.
We were the lucky ones that he loved.
No one will ever fill his shoes.
With much sorrow,
Leslie (Jannacone) Dellipaoli