John Pasquale Brienza was born in Denver, Colorado on October 24, 1920 to Nicola Brienza and Michelina (Bionda) Brienza, and passed away November 11, 2016 at age 96. John was preceded in death by his wife Frances (Tolve) Brienza, on January 8, 2008. He is survived by his children, Mary Ann Biddle (John Unsinn), Gary Brienza, Kathy (Larry) Luciano and Connie Brienza (Chris Woods), grandchildren, Jon (Alisha) Luciano, Sarah (Quentin) Bishop, Emily (Kris) Larsen, and Evan Brienza. He is also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 16th, 5PM - 7PM, concluding with the Rosary at 7PM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, November 17th, 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo Street. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.