Brandi Flynn Machel passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 1st, 2014. A private memorial service honoring her life was held on Monday October 6, 2014.

Brandi was born on good Friday, April 20,1973 in Pittsburgh pa to parents Linda and William Flynn. She was a graduate of Saint Francis Academy in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She moved to Daytona Beach, Florida in 1996 where she met he husband of 10 years, Andy Machel. She chose a career in the service industry, working in popular restaurants where she brought joy and laughter to all of her customers and coworkers.

She loved spending time with family and captured all of life's precious moments in photo collages she proudly displayed throughout her home. She loved helping animals and dedicated many hours in local shelters volunteering. Over the years she rescued many dogs which she bought into her home and gave them wonderful lives. She was a fan of all things Pittsburgh especially the Penguins and steelers. Her collection of sports memorabilia spanned a lifetime and was a source of pride to her home city.

Brandi was a kind and loving person who brought joy to everyone she met. She will be missed by all who had to pleasure to have known her.

Brandi is survived by her husband, Andreas (Andy) Machel, ny her mother, Linda Kirkpatrick Flynn, by her father, William Flynn, and by her brother, Sean Michael.