Geoffrey John Inkel, 35, of Los Angeles, CA died on Saturday, November 25, 2017. He was born on August 2, 1982 in Manchester, CT the son of Jack and Jill Inkel. Geoff had the true soul of an artist and a creative energy that drove his love of music and daily life. He was an accomplished guitarist and loved all types of music. He graduated with honors from Manchester High School in 2001. He attended the Art Institute in Boston, MA and graduated cum laude from the University of CT with a degree in Finance in 2006. He was hired in 2007 by Neversoft, an affiliate of Vicarious Visions in Los Angeles, as a MIDI designer for Guitar Hero® and quickly advanced to Lead MIDI designer. He was a quiet professional and diligent worker with an ear for design. His latest career move was as a senior financial analyst for Universal Music Group in Santa Monica, CA. His loving family will eternally miss him, including his brother Christopher Inkel, sister Kimberly Inkel, Aunts, Uncles, and many cousins. His younger brother Derrick Inkel, adoring grandparents Edward and Clair Ackerman, and Rosaire and Mary Inkel predeceased Geoff. Geoff was one of the most kind and gentle souls. He was very close with his family and friends, who came to be his family. Music was his true passion and it forged a deep bond within fellow artists who continued to work with Geoff creating original works of music. His quick wit and sense of humor always put a smile on those who surrounded him. A private service will be held for the immediate family at a date to be determined. To leave an online condolence please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com