BRILL, JONAS STEPHEN (JIM, JAKE), of Miami passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, June 1, 2009 at the age of 70. He was born on January 7, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to deceased parents Stephen and Hazel and raised with sisters Doris, Christine, and Shirley. While in the Air Force and based in Miami, he met and married Lorraine Lyons on November 19, 1960. He spent over thirty years working in the technology division of Miami-Dade College. He was a devoted husband of more than 48 years, beloved father and grandfather "Poppie", loving uncle, brother, generous friend and coach. Jim was passionate about watching his kids and grandkids play ball and alongside his wife, rarely missed a game or even a practice! He was also inventive and skillful as a handyman and carpenter. Whenever in a bind, they'd all say, "Call Poppie, he'll figure things out! As a man of few words and desires, he had a heart of gold for anyone who needed anything. Jim joins his parents, in-laws Edward and Eunice Lyons, sisters Doris and Christine, brothers-in-law Bernie and Edward Lyons, and sister-in-law Frannie Lyons in eternal rest. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, children Ed and daughter-in-law Kelly, Lory, KK and son-in-law Ron, Mike and Jen, grandchildren Jake, Wesley, Denver, Eddie Jr, Taylor, Stephanie, Carter, James, Peyton and many more family members. Donations can be made on Jim's behalf to: Christopher Columbus High School Attn: Chris Merritt or Catholic Hospice. Wake will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 5-7pm at Stanfill Funeral Home, 10545 S. Dixie Highway. Reception to follow at the Keller home. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries. Published in The Miami Herald on 6/4/2009