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Edward Breneman Obituary

Of Arlington, formerly of Peabody, Salem and North Reading, August 14, 2008, age 50. Cherished father of Edward D. Breneman, Jr. and his wife Kristine of Arlington and Gina (Breneman) Pennachio of East Boston. Loving brother of James P. Frost and wife Dellann of Nashua, NH; Christine G. Green and her husband Steve of Litchfield, IL and Michael K. Breneman and his wife Michelle of Chelmsford. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Wednesday, August 20 at 10 AM. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to: MSPCA Angell, 350 So. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. He was a Transportation Specialist for Arlington Coal & Lumber and a member of Union Local #25. Croswell Funeral Home North Reading(978) 664-3031

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 17, 2008.

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Nancy Theroux

June 23, 2023

Memories from long ago still alive and always will be of a friend whose smile lit up a room and whose laughter filled everyone's soul. ~N. Angelini-Theroux

Barry Rutstein

March 29, 2011

So many happy memories. I am so sad to learn about Ned's passing. Brad is right. When looking back Ned was such an important part of our youth. The last time I saw Ned was the night before I went to Air Force basic training. It was a memorable night. It wasn't great on my first day of boot camp to have a hangover but it was well worth it. Rest in Peace my friend.

Michael Breneman

January 3, 2009

As I sit and read this some 4 months later my eyes fill with tears or joy and sorrow. How I miss you Ned!!!. I'd like to Thank everyone who has written in, it's great to hear from all of Ned's friends and to see how many lives Ned touched over the years.
Your Brother, Your Friend,
Love Mike

Gail Green

September 23, 2008

OK.... well Nedly.... I'm convinced you read this up there... cuz... well.... you loved your compliments!!! ;o) I miss you and I Love you... whats it like there??? You can answer that anyway you choose!!! Well, I was thinking of how much you made me laugh... almost til I p@#*"d a little....and I wanted you to know that I think of you and smile ..like ALL the time!! *****mwuahzzzzzz*****

Suzie Janard

September 22, 2008

Ned - Peace be with you!
The world was brighter with your laugh and smile. Thank you for being a part of my life and all the fun we had. You are always in my heart.

Bonnie Hanson

August 22, 2008

What a shocker this came!!! ... :( Neddles you will be missed for the laughter and good time memories so many people had with you. You were always the life of the party, no need to hire entertainment and many have lost such a wonderfully fun loving friend. The world is a bit less funny with you gone but I am sure you are entertaining and in the midst of a belly laugh with St. Peter at the gates. Be Well Neddles...

To Neds Family and friends, my deepest sympathies and condolences to you as you mourn such a great loss.

Risha Skinner

August 22, 2008

Ned,
You will be missed, You are one of a kind. We will never forget you!
Love Always,
Risha, Ashley and Colette

Ryan Duffy

August 21, 2008

Ned buddy, i don't even know what to say dude. I'm so sorry. God i hope your alright..

Joel Saslaw

August 20, 2008

I will always remember Ned as the kind and gentle soul that took time to talk and make people laugh. Even though I was a few years younger when growing up with Ned he always treated me as a friend and equal. My thoughts and prayers go out to Neds Family.

Kristy Coleman

August 19, 2008

Ned was so fun and entertaining. My family and I always enjoyed his company. He brought laughter and joy to everyone. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He will truly be missed.

Ned was a lot of fun

August 19, 2008

Michael Mahoney

August 19, 2008

To the family and friends of Ned

We are surely all the less with the passing of our good friend Ned. I can hear his laugh and voice clearly. We could have the water rise to our bottom lip and yet Ned would find something cheerful to say.
All shall die, many before their time. Ned will be missed.
Let us all take a page from Ned’s Book and celebrate his life as he deserves.

My heartfelt sorrows go out to Ned’s family and friends
God Bless You.

Barbara Garber

August 19, 2008

Mike & Family,
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Angela Puzzo

August 19, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

LeeAnn Carley

August 19, 2008

To the family and friends of Ned,
I am truley sorry for your loss,Ned was a great man. He will be missed by all of us.

Donna Glick

August 19, 2008

I am very sorry for the loss of Ned... and a true loss it is. Ned was so kind and generous and real. Even though it was a long time ago now, I do not think we could have had more fun than we did, and I still smile at all the memories! My sympathies to his family, and all of his many other friends.

BRUCE LAVALLEE

August 19, 2008

MIKE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU.

Karyn Anderson

August 19, 2008

I have known Ned for about 10 years now at least and he never failed to have a smile and a hug every time I saw him. All I have to do is think back and remember all the times he was a part of, with a group of friends I seldom see now and I can't believe he is gone - taken much too soon and without warning. It reminds me once again how tomorrow is promised to no one, so be kind today and never be afraid to give a hug and say what is in your heart - Ned always did. To his family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss and I pray for strength and comfort for you at this time when words could never be enough. I will miss you Ned, you will always be remembered in our hearts...

Kross Keys gang

Nancy Zbyszynski Wilkes

August 18, 2008

Although I hadn’t seen Ned in many years, I never forgot him and the times we all had together. Who could ever forget his sensitive, generous heart, quick wit and wicked sense of humor...he was one of a kind.
My deepest sympathies to Ned’s family and all who knew & loved him.

Gina Breneman

August 18, 2008

Dad,
I miss u so much and love you so much. My thoughts and prayers will be with you forever dad. You were the best dad anyone could ever ask for. Love Your Daughter
Gina Breneman

Love Always your Daughter Gina.

Gina Breneman

August 18, 2008

Dad,
I miss u so much and love you so much. My thoughts and prayers wil be with you forever dad. You wore the best dad anyone could ever ask for. Love Your Daughter
Gina Breneman

Love Always your Daughteher Gina.

Brad Dubin

August 18, 2008

What a loss for anyonyone who new ned. I find myself sitting and thinking of all the life lessons ned had taught me groing up and found that hours had gone by.Wounderfull thought and memories will be with me forever.Thank you ned.

Dawn & Ed Roads

August 18, 2008

I will never forget Ned and all his funny jokes. The one memory I will never forget is on Christmas Eve, and we were playing "Mary's Boy Child," over and over again while playing cards and having fun, and Ed (my husband) said that you will never guess who sings this song and Ned ended up calling on Christmas morning and said "Merry Christmas, just want to let you a hear a song" and Ned ended up playing "Mary's Boy Child." It's one of the things I will never forget and we will both miss you.

Tom Preziosi

August 18, 2008

Dear Mike & Family
Ned will be deeply missed, but always in our memories. I'll always remember his smiling face!

patrick mullen

August 18, 2008

Ned JR, so sorry to hear about your loss,your dad was a fun and loving guy.He will be missed by all of us.

Betsey Zbyszynski

August 18, 2008

I have many, many fond memories of Ned. It was always wonderful to see him. He brought a huge smile to my face (as I'm sure he did to many others also). My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Lyn Ayala

August 18, 2008

I knew Ned for quite a while...His laughter, charm and superb high energy personality will certainly be missed. I met him at the Roadhouse Pub where he was a bartender for many years! He was an asset to the bar...everyone loved him.

God Bless your soul.

Donna Tusa

August 18, 2008

To Ned's family, I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. My prayers go out to you. To MY NED, Love Ya, Mean It!!!!

Jane Zbyszynski

August 18, 2008

It is so sad that a wonderful person like Ned is no longer with us. I know that he brought happiness to anyone that ever knew him. I feel so lucky to have known him.
My thoughts are with you all.

we had a lot of fun at work .he could make us laugh

John J caissie

August 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nancy Angelini-Theroux

August 17, 2008

Dear Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
A smile and person forever to be missed.
Most sincere condolences.
Nancy Angelini-Theroux

Gail Green

August 17, 2008

My Dearest Nedly,
What do I say? Working with you was always an experience, nothing but laughter and good times. I was always so happy when I went to TL and realized it was YOU I was going to work side by side with. I knew not only was the night going to benefit us financially, but the night would fly by because it was always nothing but good times!!
My heart goes out to your family Ned because your time here was way to short and if I am feeling that way I am so sure your immediate family feels it in mulititudes!! Your son will carry on your attitude... nothing but laughter and positive thoughts!!
I miss you now, I wiil miss you tomorrow, I will miss you forever, but, when I think of you I will never cry... I will SMILE... I will feel the absolute honor I feel now ... just being your friend and being blessed enough to be a part in your life journey. I will thank God for that everyday.
~~Life is not about how to weather the storm... it's about how to dance in the rain~~

NEDLY, YOU TAUGHT US ALL HOW TO DANCE IN THE RAIN!!

Much love and respect to you and your family!!

Gail, Warren, Alicia, Alana, Bobby (yeah hahaha he was the one you pushed in the pool over Jimmy's ... I know you remember as we smile) Leandrah & Banditt!!!

Kendra Pappas

August 17, 2008

Dear Family,
When I heard about Ned, I was shocked. He had a good heart. He was so much fun. I'll miss him.

Barbara Webb

August 17, 2008

Jim, Chris, Michael and families: I was so sorry when I heard of Ned's passing. Known you all for so many years and share so many fond memories. Ned is now in a better place and looking down on us all with that smile of his. Our Deepest Sympathy and Love to you all.

Barbara and Charlie Webb

Helen Hensley

August 17, 2008

Dear Ned,
We are so sorry to hear about your death. Even thought we are we ex-inlaws we were always friends. We will always remember you.
Sephen Pappas the 3rd.who can't thank you enought for your help in computer learning. He is very devastated. Even tho we haven't seen you in awhile you will always be in our HEARTS.

Hensley and Steve Hensley
Stephen Pappas the 3rd.
LOVE Always

Sharon Bridson

August 17, 2008

Dear Family,
So very sad to hear about your loss. Ned was always such a fun loving guy. I have many happy thoughts when I think of him. My prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Sincerly Sharon Saslaw Bridson

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