Francis -Brennan-Obituary

Francis Henry "Frank" Brennan

Oak Beach, New York

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Larger Than Life
At 6 feet 7 inches tall, Francis Henry Brennan could fill any room. But it was not just his stature that set him apart. He was good-natured, funny and generous.

The oldest of six children, he was larger than life to his younger brothers, said one of them, Brian. He had a soft hook shot that catapulted him to a starring role on the St. Agnes High School basketball team in Rockville Centre, N.Y., in the late 1960's. Teammates nicknamed him Zelmo, for Zelmo Beatty, a popular basketball player of that era, Brian Brennan remembered.

Mr. Brennan, 50, who lived in Oak Beach, N.Y., with his wife, was a senior vice president and limited partner at Cantor Fitzgerald, where he was a government securities broker for about 10 years. Before that, he owned several nightclubs on Long Island, among them Solomon Grundy's in Bay Shore.

Of all his successes, he was most proud of his affiliation with the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund, an organization headed by Rusty Staub, the former Mets player and a longtime friend. The night before the attacks, Mr. Brennan and Mr. Staub met to review plans for a November benefit for the wives and children of dead firefighters and police officers.

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After all these I remember Franks name. I received a button a year from the anniversary of 9/11. Every year I think of him. I hope his family and friends have been able to move on. I will never forget him

Frank did indeed walk tall during his time on earth and it is my hope and prayer that all of the good he did for the fallen police and firefighters has been returned 10-fold to his family and friends. We will never forget that horrible day, but can continue to be inspired by and learn from great leaders like Frank. Much love from Texas,

My name is Marcus Brennan. Francis was also a Brennan through and through, I was part of an amazing team who handled the world trade center payment system and it is an honor for me as a Brennan to be involved and make sure that my Family heritage is taken care of with love and honor. I am a Brennan and I am sorry for your loss but his devotion to saving life continues and will always live on with all of the Brenna Clan and the people of the USA!

With Love to you and yours!

I walked a mile for you (mile #248) on 5/20/13 as a dedication to your life.

To The Family,
I was fortunate enough not to lose any family members in the WTC attacks. However, 9/11 is one of the most saddest days of my life. Please be comforted by the fact that others truly care and sympathize with your loss.

Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC

Dear Barbara: In 2002 on the one year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center buildings, I took part in a world wide tribute to all those who had died. It was called "Rolling Requiem". Mozart composed a requiem which is a deeply moving piece of music. This piece of music was sung around the world, beginning in Austrailia at the exact time the first airplane hit the first tower according to the time in Austrailia. Every hour another country, city, town,...

Frank:

Always in my thoughts and prayers.

frankie

You've been in my prayers since the day I found out...you are loved by so many people who will never forget.

Frank
I think of you often with a smile and a heavy heart. Thanks for the laughs at Cantor, you always made the day go by faster....I will never forget you, my friend, God bless...

Frankie