Matthew Brennock

Happy Birthday Matt-not a single day goes by that you are not in our thoughts. Look forward to the day when we see each other again, until then I hope you know how truly loved and deeply missed you are.

I grew up with Matt, living just across the street in Oak Park. It seemed like we spent every minute of every day together until our family moved from Oak Park when we were about 12. We didn't stay in touch as adults but I never forgot Matt and the whole Brennock clan which was like a 2nd family to me. Matt is a big reason my oldest son shares the same name.
I started to look up the Brennocks of Oak Park to catch up and was shocked to read the news. I hope time has softened the loss and...

I met Matt about ten years ago and only saw him once in person. I'd just lost my job and had made a trip to Chicago to meet with some agencies. In that brief encounter he made a big impression on me. Afterwards he sent me a note of encouragement which I've saved to this day. Though we'd kept in touch since then through only a few emails, I feel as though I've lost a good friend. He was a rare and genuine person. I am shocked and so deeply saddened to hear he is gone.

Matt and I grew up together. We attended Ascension and OPRF. When we were Sophomores he illustrated a poem I had written for the school newspaper. That was such a sweet gesture. Over the years, we had checked in on each other. He was a mensch, a force of nature. I was absolutely stunned to learn of his sudden exit from this plane. He touched so many lives with his brilliance, and beautifully authentic goodness. In his brief life, he truly gave everything, and leaves his legacy via...

I had only met Matt for a brief time about 6 or 7 years ago. Though our paths crossed briefly, what little I knew about him then, I could feel his passion for life and "felt" there was something unique about him. Unfortunately. I never really got to fully find out what that was. Now, just hearing that he passed a year ago, I was shocked and then saddened. Reading the entries from everyone who knew him filled in those blanks for me. It's clear I was not the only one who sensed he had a...

Megan I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Patti, Mike, Morgan, Mackenzie and Michelle

Dear Megan, and the whole Brennock family -- we are deeply saddened to learn of your sudden loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Herb & Elaine Boehm