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BREEN, Jr., Florence Florence (Sonny) Lightfoot Breen, Jr. died Oct. 25, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 86. Born in Thomasville, GA, the son of Kathryn Balfour Breen and Florence Lightfoot Breen, Sr., he married Katherine Hinson Breen (deceased) and is survived by his daughter Katherine Breen and her husband John Merritt. Mr. Breen served in the U.S. Army, received undergraduate and master degrees from Georgia Tech, and retired from the Georgia DOT and MARTA. An avid golfer, traveler, devoted husband and father, he was rewarded with love and excellent care by staff at Savannah Grand during his last few years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc., 760 Spring Street, NW, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30308. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Savannah Grand, 1900 Amelia Trace, Amelia Island, FL. Mr. Breen's online register book can be viewed and signed at www.greenpinefuneral.com. Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home, Yulee, FL.
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Sanford Loy
October 14, 2014
I just found out about Florence's passing...I worked with him at AISC in 1984. He was one of the most colorful personalities and brilliant minds I ever worked with. I loved working with Florence and his family has my deepest sympathies and prayers in their loss. May Florence rest in peace, God Bless his family.
GA
October 31, 2013
May God be your refuge and strength, a helper that will provide your family with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead Psalm 62;8.
Charles Henry Atkinson
October 29, 2013
This candle lite is just to say, you have a light to see your way. And if someone should follow you, lift it high and bright and straight and true..
Eg
October 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Mason Whitney
October 29, 2013
Katie, my deepest condolences to you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Roger Sundy
October 29, 2013
Florence was a wonderful friend and mentor to me, beginning in the 1960's in the Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of Bridge Design. He taught me how to design a bridge. He was an excellent teacher and friend. I always greatly admired Florence Lightfoot Breen, Jr.
Gail Fisher
October 29, 2013
Katherine, I consider myself fortunate to have known Florence while working at MARTA. He guided his team to built MARTA's structural inspection program to the highest possible standards. Your Dad was one of the kindest and smartest person I've known, and will be greatly missed.
2 Corth. 1:3, 4 ~ Kim
October 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
barry hertslet
October 29, 2013
Florence and I worked together at MARTA in the design and construction of the rail system. He was a dedicated professional who will be missed by many. Godspeed my friend.
P Sharpe ( Isaiah 12:2 )
October 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rev 21:3,4
October 29, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
S. Griggs
October 29, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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