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Donald Brennan Obituary

Brennan, Donald E. DELMAR Donald E. Brennan, 82, of Delmar, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany on May 20, 1926, he was the son of the late John and Agnes (Sullivan) Brennan. Mr. Brennan attended C.B.A. and Siena College and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service prior to his retirement in 1990. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rosemary and a nephew, Wallace Brennan. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Pl., Delmar. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2008.

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frank koslow

January 16, 2024

MY SISTER JOSEPHINE MARRIED DON'S BROTHER JACK. DON WAS A KIND AND GENTLE PERSON . MAY HE AND HIS WIFE ROSEMARY BE WELCOMED IN TO HEAVEN WITH OPEN ARMS

Jack & Kristen Dwyer

August 15, 2008

Rosemary~
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Brennan was such a great man and neighbor. He will always be remembered. You were great friends and neighbors also to my grandmother, Maxine Chesbro and grandfather, George Chesbro.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jack & Kristen Dwyer

Melissa Chestnut (Rider)

August 6, 2008

To Don's family,
I remember Don as a gentle soul. He worked with my dad at the Quail ST post office. May he rest in peace. God Bless You.

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