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Tom graduated from Sayre High School in 1970 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. He attended Gannon University and worked as a part-time bartender at Antler's Pub. Tom most recently worked as a technician for Spectrum. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Tom enjoyed working on old computers, electronics, and took great interest in the NASA program. He loved his favorite dog, Austin. Tom was a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates and Green Bay Packers fan.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Maryann C. Prohowski Brennan; his daughter, Maranda Brennan (Dave); his two grandsons, David and Matthew; three brothers, Marty Brennan (Renee), Harry Brennan (Sandy), and Joe Brennan (Sylvia); six sisters, Ellen Brennan, Jeanette Potter (Dave), Cathy Brennan, Mary Davis (Randy), Trish McGory (Patti), and Maureen Grace (Tom); and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Thursday, from 2 to 5 p.m. and are invited to a prayer service there the following morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be private at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Erie Humane Society - 2407 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle Kamppi
July 20, 2020
Maryann, my heart and prayers go out to you... So sorry for your loss. I still remember the Christmas party we sat together at and how much fun we had! May God Bless You and Your Family...
Debbie, Mark & Bill
July 19, 2020
To Maryann and daughter and all the Brennan family, We loved Tommy and Cant help but think of him as one of the kindest people in the world and will be remembered for his gentle nature and good humor.
Craig Allison
July 15, 2020
Maryanne and Maranda,
Tom was one of my favorite people in the world and I enjoyed his great Irish wit. God bless you all and may he rest with the angels.
Maranda Brennan
July 15, 2020
I Love You Dad, I will never forget you. Your wings were ready, but my heart wasn't. Rest in peace Dad.
Jerry, and Carol Rose
July 15, 2020
Dear Maryann, and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We hadn't seen him in a while but always thought well of our impromptu visits at the Seawolves, or Otters games. Tom was always so nice, and easy to talk to. We first met him at Antler's when Jerry visited with his buddy Al Wehan. We will keep you on our thoughts.
Steve Schelinski
July 15, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Brennan family. I worked with Tom at Spectrum (Time Warner) and always enjoyed talking Pittsburgh Pirates baseball with him. He will be missed.
Marie Horomanski
July 15, 2020
My sincere sympathies to the Brennan family. I worked with Tom for years at Antler's in the early 80's. He always could put a smile on my face. May God Bless you and your family.
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