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James Vesey Obituary
AGE: 74 • Holiday City Berkeley
James Brendan Vesey, age 74 of Holiday City section of Berkeley Twp., died Tuesday in Orlando, Florida. He was born to the late Tom and Molly Vesey, in Co. Mayo, Ireland. Brendan immigrated to Newark, NJ in 1959. He married Bridie Sheridan in 1966, had 2 children, and they lived in Irvington and Union, NJ. Upon both of them retiring 15 years ago, they moved to Holiday City. As snow birds, they would spend the winter months in Ft. Pierce, Florida. He served his time with the New Jersey National Guard for 7 years. He later went on to work for NJ Transit for 35 years and was the Vice President of Local 819 Amalgamated Transit Credit Union in NJ.
Brendan was a member of many organizations such as, the John F. Cryan Association, Giblin Association, and Knights of Columbus. He chaired the Irish festival in the PNC Center in Holmdel, NJ, he was the Grand Marshal of the Newark St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1986, he was one of the founders of the Union St. Patrick's Day Parade and he was a founder of the Irish American Club in Toms River.
One of most cherished organizations was his love for Irish music through Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
Brendan is survived by his wife Bridie Vesey; his daughter Geraldine Riley and her husband Mike and son Brendan Vesey. Brendan is also survived by his beloved six grandchildren: Caiti, Brendan, & Jack Riley, Jenna, Megan and Declan Vesey. He is also survived by his brothers Thomas Vesey and Sean Vesey of Clifton, NJ; and his uncle, Mike Fay from Berkeley Twp., and Katherine Gallagher from Lancaster England, his many in-laws, nieces and nephews. No one was a stranger to Brendan, everyone was a friend. He will be dearly missed.
The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday, December 29th, 2013 from 3:00 to 8:00pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd. Toms River, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be offered Monday, December 30th, 2013, 10:30am at St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church, Berkeley Twp.
The Entombment will follow at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Christ the King Mausoleum, Berkeley Twp. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Vesey
December 21, 2014
To all the Vesey family Iwas very saddened on learning of the death of Brendan (i went to school with him Cloontia NS) Had a xmas card from a lady from my village Derrinabrock this xmas 2014 who mentioned the sad news may his dear soulRIP.
You all will be in my prayers .
God Bless u all
MILDRED RODDY -MELVIN Sydney Australia PO BOX 392 NORTHBRIDGE NSW 2063 AUSTRALIA
Ed and Janet Ginty
January 15, 2014
Dear Bridie and family
We were so sorry to hear of Brendan's passing.
we will always remember him as a great Irishman and friend.
January 3, 2014
To Bridie Gearldine and Brendan and all the Vesey Family.
deepest smpathy on the passing of Brendan.May he rest in peace.
From Nora (Taylor)O Connor and Family Carrantample Gurteen Co Sligo
peggy & ed mcdermott
January 1, 2014
to bridie and family we were sorry to hear of the passing of brendan. a great irishman. may he rip.
December 31, 2013
To Bridie,Geraldine,Brendan,and extended Vesey family,condolences on your sad loss.From Gerard Taylor and family Santry,Dublin ,Ireland
Mary Sweeney
December 30, 2013
To Bridie, Geraldine, Brendan and all the Vesey family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Rest in peace Brendan. Mary Sweeney and family (Taylor) - Shepherd's Bush, London.
Debbie Pretz
December 30, 2013
Brendan was thoughtful and kind person and ready to help if he could. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Geraldine Towey
December 30, 2013
Bridie Geraldine and Brendan, so sorry for your loss, thinking about you on this sad day from Gurteen, Ireland. Eamon and Geraldine Towey, Clooneen Gurteen Co Sligo
Geraldine, Peter, Marcella & Regina O'Reilly
December 30, 2013
Dear Bridie and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May Brendan rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Mell & Tom Buoye
December 29, 2013
To Bridie, Tommy and all the Vesey Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences and sympathy on Brendan's passing. He was a true Irishman and his presence in the Irish circles will certainly be missed. Be assured he will be remembered in our prayers.
December 29, 2013
Bridie and Family...So sorry to hear of Brendan's passing. A great guy who will be missed! Condolences to all the Vesey's.
Denis, Liz Lenihan and Family
December 29, 2013
Bridie, Geraldine and Brendan, so sorry for your loss. Brendan was a great man and always encouraged us in the music. We will remember him fondly and pray for the repose of his soul. May angels lead him into paradise, into the heavenly rejoicing of Christmas!
- Willie and Siobhán, Joe and all the Kelly Family, Boonton and Dumont, NJ
Debbie Miller Klein
December 29, 2013
Bridie,
We are all saddened at the passing of our dear cousin. I remember well Brendan sitting in my moms living room when he first landed state side as well as all the meals shared at "Nana Bea's". Brendan was well loved and will be missed...we love you and extend out deepest condolences
Eileen Allison
December 28, 2013
Aunt Bridie, please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The memory of Uncle Brendan will always be in my heart.
Betty May
December 28, 2013
Sorry deeply sorry for your loss Bridget, and your family. All of us in the neighborhood will surely miss Brendan. It was such a pleasure to know him over the years. Always so kind and thoughtful who had a big heart and quite a sense of humor. RIP Brendan. And may God be with you all during this difficult time.
December 28, 2013
May warm memories of James bring comfort in this difficult time lean on God and the hope he gives of seeing our love ones again.
Kathleen Holmes
December 28, 2013
Uncle Brendan, you will be missed always and by many! My thoughts and prayers will remain with you Aunt Bridie, Geraldine, Mike, Brendan and kids... God Bless and grant you peace. Love you!
Eileen & Mike Farrell
December 28, 2013
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
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