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John Brennan Obituary
John Paul Brennan, Jr., 66, of Milford, beloved husband of Terese Bassi Ellison Brennan, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2016. He was born in New Haven, CT on October 27, 1949 to the late Dorothy and John P. Brennan, Sr.
John was a proud United States Marine who served his country in three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post 0196 and the VFW Post 7788. John was a retired Milford, CT, United States Postal Service employee. At the time of his death he was working part time as a boat crew member for F&G based out of Captain Cove in Bridgeport. John was a member of the Masonic Absabawae Lodge #89 and of the Milford Senior Center. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
In addition to his loving wife, Terese, John is survived by his adoring children, Katie (Rob) Johnson, John (Shannon) Brennan III, and Kenneth Ellison; cherished grandchildren, Gabrielle Ellison, John Paul Brennan, IV, Ava Brennan and Oliver Johnson; his sister, Sharon (Ed) Matulionis and their children Kyle and Karen; his parents- in-law, Rose and Joseph Bassi, Jr.; several siblings-in-law; and cousins, nieces, nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the State's Veterans' Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT 06457. A memorial gathering will immediately follow the burial. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to, Semper Fido, www.semperfido.org/donate.htm. The family is being compassionately cared for by the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
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for John Brennan
Ed Huhtala
June 13, 2016
Terese and family, Words can not express my sorrow for the loss of John. None of you know me but John and I served together on his first tour in Vietnam, he was my best friend, we spent Christmas together on R & R in Bangkok Thailand. After things have calmed down for all of you, I would like to correspond with some of the family if you would care to. My very deepest sympathy to you all, especially Terese
John Perry
May 28, 2016
So sorry to hear John had passed. We had shared many good laughs working together in the post office. John was a good friend and will be missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to Terese and family. John and Stephanie Perry
Margaret & Anthony Simmons
May 28, 2016
Sorry to hear of John's passing. We shared a lot of good times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. RIP John
Mary Arenella
May 27, 2016
May this candle shine as bright as John did in life.
Mary Arenella
May 27, 2016
May this candle glow brightly for the loved one you lost.
Mary Arenella
May 27, 2016
In loving memory of John, my heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to your entire family for your loss. My memories of John will forever be fond. I sincerely wish peacefulness of heart to you all.
Marc Tiddei
May 24, 2016
Sorry to hear about your loss my friend. I send my prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you.
Ray and Patty Sbrega
May 22, 2016
Terese,
May God sustain you and your family through your sorrow in this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy.
Fran Laskowski
May 22, 2016
Terese. Very sorry to hear about you and your families loss. You have my deepest thoughts of sympathy
Joe Sheehy
May 22, 2016
Terese:
My deepest sympathies in John's loss to you & your Family.
Joe Sheehy
May 22, 2016
Sharon and Family, I extend my deepest sympathy on John's untimely passing.
George Pertesis
Bonita Springs, Fla.
Dennis Kisyk
May 22, 2016
Terese,I was so sorry to read about the passing of your husband, Please accept my deepest condolences.
Dennis
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