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Brendan Stapleton-Sawyer Obituary
AGE: 22 • Old Bridge
Brendan Patrick Stapleton-Sawyer, 22, of Old Bridge, NJ, formerly of Toms River, NJ and Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 24, 2012. Brendan was an Old Bridge High School graduate, class of 2008. He continued his education at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ. Brendan had a passion for basketball and his favorite place to play was Geick Park. He also enjoyed skiing, fixing cars and poker with his friends who will miss him dearly.
Brendan is survived by his beloved parents, Lori Stapleton and Marshall Sawyer; His loving grandparents, Gail and John Stapleton and Erma and Bob Sawyer; Also survived by his three aunts - Renee Ciszewski, Monique Miller and Michele Stapleton; His seven uncles - John Stapleton, Ed Ciszewski, Derick Miller, Patrick Sawyer, Bobby Sawyer, Mark Sawyer and Mario Sawyer and his six cousins - James Ciszewski, Grace Ciszewski, Jack Ciszewski, Nora Stapleton, Mara Stapleton, Ava Stapleton.
The family will receive their relatives and friends at Old Bridge Funeral Home, 2350 Highway 516, Old Bridge, NJ from 2-4PM and 7-9PM on Friday, September 28, 2012. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Ambrose Church, 96 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge, NJ on Saturday, September 29th at 10AM. An Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, E. Brunswick, NJ.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brendan Stapleton-Sawyer
Lori Ann Stapleton
September 24, 2024
Mommy loves you today, tomorrow, and always. Miss you everyday of my life.
Mom
September 29, 2022
Mom Loves you today tomorrow always. Miss you every minute every second of every day.
Sharon ( & Althea) Rodriguez
October 3, 2012
To Lori and Family, our deepest sympathies go out to you.
As an only child, I cannot begin to imagine your pain and loss but can only offer our support and prayers to you. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jean Samuel
October 2, 2012
Lori,
Prayers for you and yours.
Brendan is in Paradise.
October 2, 2012
Mom and dad miss you every moment of everyday. I love you so very much I miss hearing mom what is for dinner or hearing you run up the stairs in the middle of the night after playing poker with your friends.
Kalind Patel
September 30, 2012
I'm very sorry for your loss. I remember the days when I met Brendan back in OBHS. Your spirit and memories will remain alive forever.
September 29, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss.. you are all in my prayers ..... Susan Scott trush. (Uncle Dick's niece)
Tommy Scoran
September 28, 2012
I am extremely sorry for your loss. Brendan was a great person and a very good friend of mine. I will miss him very much.
Rachel Szymanski
September 27, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. You and yournfamily are in our prayers.
donna,ray&rayjr. hackett
September 27, 2012
thank you for the gift and blessing of your son brendan in our lives we will miss him dearly. our prayers are with you and your family.
Betty Ann Verner
September 27, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how devastating this is. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Meyer
September 27, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief
Mark & Susan Duffy
September 26, 2012
Mark and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Banfield
September 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
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