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MARTIN BRENNAN Obituary
Born and raised in the coal region of Pottsville, PA, he was the son of Martin and Elizabeth (nee Higgins) Brennan. A proud graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School and The University of Notre Dame, Dr. Brennan earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in 1957.
After completing his internship at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital in Darby, PA, he served in the United States Navy. As a Navy doctor, he was stationed with the Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan and it gave him no greater joy than when the Corps honored him for his service to them.
After being honorably discharged, he completed his ENT residency at Thomas Jefferson Hospital and joined the Mercy Catholic Medical Center, where he served at Misercordia and Fitzgerald Mercy for nearly 50 years. Dr. Brennan served as Chairman of Otolaryngology at Mercy and Riddle Memorial Hospital for many years.
Known and loved by many patients and their families for his personalized care and honesty during many difficult illnesses, Dr. Brennan treated all of his patients as he would have wanted to be treated. Martin was also a voracious raconteur, regaling all of his friends and relatives with stories of his life and the people he knew.
Martin is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary Frances (Nee Manning) Kollhoff. In addition, he is survived by sons, Terrance, Daniel, Martin Brennan and Dennis Kollhoff; daughters, Elizabeth Brennan Donegan, Regina Brennan Furlan and Margaret Brennan Sweeney; and 20 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother Joseph and his sister Regina Organi; survived by brothers Francis and Thomas and sister Ellen Couper.
A Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 8th at St. Dorothy's Catholic Church, 4910 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill. Friends and family may call from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Broomall Presbyterian Village, 146 Marple Rd., Broomall, PA 19008.
THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000.
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June 25, 2016
Dr Brennan was a fearless surgeon who tackled the most challenging head and neck cancer patients who came his was. He treated patients with dignity and practical sense. He was a role model to me as a Head and Neck surgeon, and his candor and blunt assessment of difficult decisions in medical treatment are recalled with appreciated insight,time and time again. He will be missed. MAP
James Robinson Jr.
April 8, 2016
I love you Uncle Marty
Love, Jimmy Robinson Jr.
John Sammartino MD
April 7, 2016
My condolences for your loss. Marty had a wonderful personality. I always enjoyed having lunch with him at Fitz. He always had great stories. He will be missed.
April 6, 2016
Thinking of you Mary at this sad time - fondly, Evan & Emily Bash
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Joanne Hoyt-Kelly
April 5, 2016
He was a card..funny and fast. Dr. Brennan removed my tonsils while I was wide awake when I was 18 yrs old on Valentine's day 1978. He operated on my Dad,and was so very kind during Daddy's long illness. We knew he was sincere. Having worked at The Fitz for many years myself I can say his smile was contagious..He always reminded me of James Cagney..May he rest in peace. My condolences to all who loved him..
Joanne Hoyt-Kelly
Jean leonard
April 5, 2016
He was proud to be a coal cracker. What a great friend. He always left you laughing.
Helen DrGrand
April 5, 2016
Deepest sympathy mary,Denny,and the Brennan Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP. Dr. B. We have many happy memories.
Kim Smith
April 5, 2016
So sorry Mary and family...Dr Brennan was a nice man!
April 5, 2016
We are very sorry to lose a great friend ,a great ENT doctor and ac passionate colleague. We are sure he has been welcomed into,heaven by many predeceased friends and patients ,Jules and Martina Rominger
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April 5, 2016
I'm so very sorry for your loss ,
Please accept my condolences and sympathies , I hope that the peace that surpasses all understanding helps you as you cope with your loss.
Jack and Janet Welsh
April 5, 2016
Dr. Brennan was not only a marvelous doctor, he was also a wonderful human being; one our family loved and trusted. He had a great sense of humor and made you feel totally relaxed when you were with him. He truly cared about each and every patient. Even when we hadn't seen him for many years, when we would run into him somewhere, he always remembered us. He was an amazing man who will be missed.
We send our condolences to his family, his patients and all who knew and loved him.
Martina
April 5, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing how much God cares for you and He will help you during this time.{1Pet.5:7}Please accept my sincere condolences.
jim martell
April 4, 2016
Marty and family our condolences Jim,Shea and the boys
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