Philip Joseph Brendel
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PHILIP JOSEPH BRENDEL
AGE: 70 HOLMDEL
Philip Joseph Brendel, 70, of Holmdel, NJ, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 21, 2010. He was born (August 11, 1939) and raised in Astoria, Queens by his parents, Philip Brendel and Mary Ana Brendel (Devera). He graduated from Manhattan College in 1961 with a Bachelors of Electrical Engineering and pursued multiple post-graduate degrees as a National Science Foundation Fellow. He earned S.M. (E.E.) and E.E. degrees from M. I. T. and his doctorate (Eng.Sc.D) from Columbia University. Dr. Brendel retired in 1996 as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff after a 30 year telecommunications career at AT&T Bell Laboratories, where he was recognized around the world as an expert in international network operations. Prior to Bell Labs, he proudly served his country as an officer in the US Air Force from October 1963 to April 1966.
Away from work, Philip's passion and joy was spending time with his
beloved wife, Joanne and his three children, Philip, Eric, and Kirsten. Whether coaching his boys in T-ball or watching his daughter star in collegiate basketball, his dedication to his family was limitless. His big heart, gentle soul, and remarkable thoughtfulness will be sorely missed by all close to him.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joanne Margaret Brendel (Mungo) of Holmdel, NJ; his three children and their spouses, Philip Joseph Brendel, Jr and his wife Nancy Munyak of Cranbury, NJ, Eric John Brendel and his wife Tina Brendel of Fair Haven, NJ, and Kirsten Marie Dineen and her husband Sean Dineen of New York, NY; his brother, John Jacob Brendel of Astoria, NY; and his sister, Constance Barbara Myers of Jersey City, NJ. He is also survived by his seven beloved grandchildren, MaryRose Brendel, Philip Joseph Brendel III, and Theodore John Brendel of Cranbury, NJ; Ana Louise Brendel, Geoffrey Eric Brendel, and Catherine Louise Brendel of Fair Haven, NJ; Thomas Philip Dineen of New York, NY.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Rd., Holmdel, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be
offered at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24 at St. Benedicts R.C. Church, 165 Bethany Rd., Holmdel. Interment will follow at St. Johns Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. For directions or to post condolences, please visit www.holmdelfuneralhome. com.
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April 6, 2010
Dear Joanne, Kirsten, Philip and Eric,
we are all so sorry to hear about Phils passing. The bereavement of losing a beloved husband and father is always hard to comprehend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. We will keep him in good memory as a wonderful person.
Love,
Johannes and Barbara, Philipp and Monika
Angelika Brendel
March 31, 2010
On my way I met you
My heart goes out to you
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 29, 2010
Liebe Kirsten,
auch ich habe vom Tod Deines Vaters Philip erfahren. Ich möchte Dir und Deiner Familie mein herzliches Beileid aussprechen. Ich denke: er war ein guter Mann und Vater. Leider haben wir uns nur sehr selten gesehen. Ich werde für ihn und für Euch beten - und am 6. April für ihn einen Gottesdienst in Scheßlitz feiern.
Viele Grüße an Deine Angehörigen!
Vielleicht sehen wir uns einmal wieder!
Markus Brendel
March 25, 2010
Die Erinnerung ist das Paradies aus dem wir nicht vertrieben werden können
(Jean Paul)
In loving memory of a wonderful person
Joanne, Kirsten, Philip and Eric,
Phils passing is not comprehensible for us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Heinrich und Monika Brendel
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March 24, 2010
Dear Joanne, Phil, Eric and Kirsten,
we were so sorry to hear of Philip's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May the love of those around you help you.
Love
Georg, Sabine and family
March 24, 2010
Wer im Gedächtnis seiner Lieben lebt,
der ist nicht tot, der ist nur fern;
tot ist nur, wer vergessen wird.
Immanuel Kant
Dear Joanne, Philip, Eric and Kirsten!
We are so sorry to hear about Philip. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was the one, who always keeped contact with his relatives in Germany. We will miss him!
Susie, Harry, Sophia and Leonard Schaffer
Renee Bonin
March 23, 2010
Dear Joanne, Phil, Eric and Kirsten,
I was so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. I know in the days ahead you’ll stand tall and be there for each other. In the months ahead, you’ll find comfort in the many loving memories you have of your Dad and husband. I too will always remember his soft-spoken, patient and kind manner. The truth is, with each convocation, we always had more than the two of us on the B-Team!
With sympathy,
March 23, 2010
Kirsten - I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. May the happy memories carry you through this difficult time. Polly Cueny
March 22, 2010
Dear Joanne, Philip, Eric and Kirsten, The sorrow I feel for you is indescribable. Please know that you are all in my prayers. I love you so so much. Love, Pat
March 22, 2010
Dear Joanne,
I'm so sorry to hear about Philip. I remember him as a kind, gentle man always there to help you at school. May all the wonderful memories of Philip help to ease the days ahead for you and your family.
Cheryl Berman
Susan Herrman
March 22, 2010
My heart goes out to all of you. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
walter scott
March 22, 2010
Phil was one of the really "good guys" in this world. My prayers are with him and his loved ones. Walter
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
March 22, 2010
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Rich Dalik
March 22, 2010
Eric and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Rich
March 22, 2010
Kirsten and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. How lucky for him to have seen his daughter marry and to meet his adorable new grandson.
Warm Regards,
Diane Didelot
Pitney Bowes
Alvin Faett
March 22, 2010
Eric, very sorry to hear this horrible news about your daddy. He must have been a great father, as he certainly has raised a fine son in you. Sincerely,
Alvin Faett
Matt Mandracchia
March 22, 2010
To the Brendel Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Matt Mandracchia and JJ Camara
Donna Wright
March 22, 2010
Joanne and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Wright (Retired teacher, Point Rd. School, Little Silver)
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