Colin Briganti

On the afternoon of July 12, 2014, Colin Briganti passed awa as a result of complications during recover of his heart surgery at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, surrounded by his family and close friends. Colin, who was born in Seattle and lived in Woodinville, was 23 years of age.Colin BrigantiColin attended private school at Eaton and Evergreen Academy and later went to public school at Sunrise Elementary, Timbercrest Junior High and Woodinville High School. Colin enjoyed football and played for many years for the Woodinville Junior Football League.Colin was loved by so many, young and old. He was known for helping others when they needed help. He enjoyed fishing, biking, motorcycle riding, four-wheeling, shooting, camping and Sea-Doos. He enjoyed working with his hands on cars and motorcycles with friends. He had many friends that he considered family. Colin’s heart was big when it came to animals and children. Colin enjoyed video gaming with friends, riding bikes and reading.As a teenager, Colin became interested in all kinds of music. He enjoyed tattooing in his later teenage years due to his originality. Colin spent the last couple of hears trying to overcome his health issues with many months in the hospitals for his heart. The hundreds of friends, both young and old, that knew Colin truly know he was a great young man, who loved music, enjoyed originality and did not care for judgment from people in power positions.There was a gravesite memorial on Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. at Cedar Lawns Memorial Park in Redmond. There was a celebration of life at 6 p.m. the same day in Snohomish. Donations can be sent to PO Box 1544, Woodinville, WA 98072. Money donated will be used for charities that support help for children trying to be drug free on behalf of Colin.Special thanks to cardiac surgeon Dr. Lehr for believing in Colin, Dr. Gregory Moss and staff, along with the wonderful staff at Swedish Hospital Cherry Hill Camps in Seattle. Our family thanks you and all the wonderful talent you have for such a successful surgery. Colin said, “My heart has never felt better in years.” He commented on how well he was treated by not a few, but “all” the staff at Swedish with total respect. Colin’s testament was to show this world to stand up and fight for what you believe in. He was very strong and courageous to undergo such a surgery that most of us would not do. Rest in peace son, grandson, nephew, brother and friend to so many.