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JOHN F. GENNELLY

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Brownlie & Maxwell Funeral Service & Crematory

1010 Palmetto Avenue

Melbourne, Florida

JOHN GENNELLY Obituary

John F. Gennelly - Palm Bay - John F. Gennelly, age 72, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010. He was born in Everrett, MA and came to Brevard County in 1983 from Massachusetts. John was a retired Police Officer and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marie; daughters, Debra Gennelly, Donna Robinson, and Gina Cornman; son, Jack Gennelly; grandchildren Dee J. Varella, Kasi Robinson, Courtney Guerra, and a fourth grandchild due in August; great- granddaughters, Alexis, Mia, and Rayna Varella; sisters, Lois Flurry, and Judith Glaudel. He was predeceased by his mother, Violet Gennelly. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 5 - 7 p.m. at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 7th at 2 p.m. at the Brownlie-Maxwell Chapel. Anyone planning expressions of sympathy is asked to consider the American Cancer Society, 1260 U.S. Hwy 1, Suite 201, Rockledge, FL 32955. Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home is serving the family, 321-723-2345. www.brownliemaxwell.com

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Published by FloridaToday on Apr. 3, 2010.

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Kasi Robinson

April 4, 2010

I Love You Papa. We already Miss you!

stacey terry

April 3, 2010

I am soooo sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I still tell the story of arguing VS nope they are just having a conversation. I love you all and if there is anything I can please let me know.
Love you,
Stacey, Emma and Pam

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