Bret N. Woitella

May 20, 1978 - January 20, 2021

Bret N. Woitella, age 42, of Painesville, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2021. He was born May 20, 1978 in Mayfield Hts., OH. Bret was a family man, a former marine, and a former police officer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, cooking, and watching movies. Bret loved his comics and superheroes, and was a big kid that was always laughing and joking. He was his family’s biggest and favorite superhero. Survivors include his wife, Nicole (nee Guarino) Woitella; children, Sophia and Parker Woitella; mother, Barbara (Edward) Borris; father, Joseph (Charlene) Woitella; brother, Scott (Kristina Petkovic) Woitella paternal grandparents, Joseph and Beverly Woitella; mother and father in Law, Deborah and Daniel Guarino; brother in law, Michael (fiancée Jami Ross) Guarino; sisters in law, Jessica (Bob) Zehe, and Gabriella Guarino; aunt, Nancy Marie (Martin) Phillips; nephews, Brock, Lincoln, Macklin and Wesley Zehe; and his step siblings, Rob, Lisa, Edward Jr., and Marlene. Bret was also survived by many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his; maternal grandparents, Gilbert and Elaine Howard. The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A closing prayer with military honors will be held to conclude the gathering on Monday night at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in care of the family. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.