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Stephen A. Brookes

Stephen Brookes Obituary

BROOKES
STEPHEN A., on Jan. 4, 2006, of Aldan, PA. Beloved husband of Margaret M. "Peggy" (nee McGroarty) Brookes. Devoted father of Meghan E. Brookes, Maura J. Brookes, and Erin K. Brookes. Beloved son of Elizabeth F. (nee McNeill) and the late Edward S. Brookes. Loving brother of Sr. Elaine de Chantal Brookes, I.H.M., Edward J. Brookes, Elizabeth B. Miller, James P. Brookes, Francis deSales Brookes. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Mon. Eve. after 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. and also Tues after 9 A.M., Church of St. Eugene, 200 S. Oak Ave., Primos, PA. Funeral Mass Tues. 10 A.M. in the church. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In his memory the family would appreciate contributions to St. Eugene CYO, 200 S. Oak Ave., Primos, PA 19018 or Camilla Hall, Immaculata, PA 19345.

(O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME Springfield)

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Brookes

29 Entries

Kim Ruigrok

February 17, 2006

Dear Brookes Family,

The world lost a hero and heaven gained an angel. Steve was a man of honor, integrity and faith. He brightened and enlightened every soul he touched. Above all, he loved his family and was proud to share that love with everyone he met. My prayers are with you.

Diane DiSilvestro

January 11, 2006

Dear Peggy and girls,

I was deeply saddened when I heard of your loss. I will always remember Steve as an upbeat guy, especially from the volleyball games at Prendie. One thing that truly came across from Steve was his love for his wife and his girls. I continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I'm praying that God comforts all of you at this difficult time. I will visit you soon.

Diane DiSilvestro

Roger McGroarty

January 11, 2006

Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal; Love leaves a memory, no one can steal.

Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of your tragic loss.

Tim Morefield

January 10, 2006

Dear Brookes Family,

I had the great fortune of working with Steve over the past few years. Like so many others, I admired Steve for his kind demeanor, broad knowledge, and willingness to help others. What always shined through strongest with Steve, though, was the love he had for his family. Please know that your family is, and will remain, in my thoughts and prayers.

John McAndrews

January 10, 2006

To Peggy, Meghan, Maura, Erin and the Brookes family:

I've never known a better man than Steve, and I'm a better man for the privelege.

Steve's gift of service to his family, his friends, his God and his country was truly exceptional.

Joan & Chester Dabrowski

January 10, 2006

To the Brookes Family:

Chester and I had the pleasure of working with Steve and traveling with him. He was a great man and he will be missed. He was always talking about his girls and loved you all very much. We are heartbroken for your loss.

BettyAnn {Lutes}Bradley

January 9, 2006

To All the Brookes Family, Please accept our deepest condolences.I remember Steve from CYO of many years ago and from St Martins reunion. He always had a smile on his face. He has to be one of the nicest people I have met. May your faith in God sustain you through this difficult time.

BettyAnn Bradley

January 9, 2006

Tony Galluch

January 9, 2006

Brookes Family-

I was deeply saddened upon hearing the news about Steve. I had the pleasure of working with Steve for the past 5 years and always found him to be friendly and most knowledgeable. I and my team will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God bless your family during this trying time.

-Tony Galluch, DSCC

Michele Schatzman

January 9, 2006

Dear Peggy:

I can't explain the way I felt when I heard about Steve - I tell everyone how wonderful of a man he was and how lovely his wife is. Steve always wore a smile on his face and his family was number one in his life -

Love Michele Barbieri Schatzman

Pat Dougherty

January 9, 2006

Peggy, Megs, Maura & Erin,

We were very saddened to hear of your loss - know that all of your family are in our prayers.

Love , The Dougherty's

Heather Keppler

January 9, 2006

Dear Brookes Family -

I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I worked for two years with Steve at DSCP. He was always so much fun to work with. I just lost my father in August so I know how hard this is. I pray that you will all find a sense of peace and that you will be a comfort to each other as you make your way together in the following days. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Heather Keppler

Michael Belki

January 9, 2006

I was deeply impacted when hearing about Steve. I worked with him at DSCP in 2003-2004; he was a wonderful person to work and talk with. I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with his family to make it through this very trying time.

Mike Pouy

January 9, 2006

Dear Peggy and Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I'll miss Steve, first as a great guy and second as a colleague. In all my years working with Steve he was always reliable, professional and extremely competent. Any time someone mentioned his name the first response was always, "nice guy" and then, "knows his stuff". I will miss him terribly on both counts. May God bless you in this time of sadness.

Frank Johnson

January 9, 2006

He truly is a good man that's gone too soon. As a co-worker and just someone that I enjoyed talking to ... he will be missed!

Christy Moran

January 9, 2006

My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Dana Kirby

January 9, 2006

To the Brookes Family ~ our thoughts, prayers, sympathy & hearts are with you during your time of sadness. Love Dana Kirby & Family.

Michael & Cheri Driscoll

January 9, 2006

Dear Peggy, Meghan, Maura & Erin,

We are so deeply saddened by your loss and are praying that the Lord will comfort and guide you through the days ahead. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Tonya Collins

January 9, 2006

Dear Peggy, Meghan, Maura and Erin, words can not express the way I felt when I heard of your loss. Rest assured that when we don't have words of comfort we can rely on our Heavenly Father above to comfort us when we need the comfort. Know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Steve was the type of person that almost forces you to remember the good about him. Yes, we loved him, but God loved him best. He is now at rest. I pray that your Faith will continue to see you through this most difficult and senssitive time.

Carol Dunleavy

January 9, 2006

Peggy and Family - My deepest sympathy to you all. I know I could never find the words to tell you just how sorry I am but I want you to know i feel honored and privileged to have known Steve - we just worked together on Christmas Day at ST Eugene's rectory and he had me laughing the entire morning. I could always count on Steve to swap dates with me if I had a conflict with a lectoring date or church collection date - he was always so willing! You and the girls were the world to him and his dedication to you all and St Eugene's was something I admired. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and you have to remember that the most beautiful thing about God is that the more we need him, the closer he is and I know he must be very close to you all right now. Please let me know if there is anything my family and I can do to help you through this difficult time.

Anne Kennealy-Kramer

January 8, 2006

Brookes Family,

My prayers and condolences are with each of you. May memories comfort you in your days of sorrow. Sincerely, Anne (Prendergast) Kennealy-Kramer

Renee' Baker

January 8, 2006

To the Brookes Family: My sincere condolences to you and the family. He was always very helpful and thoughtful at DSCP. I traveled with Steve several times. His family meant the absolute world to him. He will be greatly missed by many.

Kathy DePiero

January 8, 2006

Dear Erin and Family, This is Kate Byrne's aunt Kathy......I wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of each other and remember the happy times. Sincerely, Kathy DePiero

Robert Baldino

January 8, 2006

Mrs. Brookes and family,

There are no words to express my deepest sympathies to all of you on your great loss. I will keep Steve and your family in my prayers. I have known and worked with Steve for the past 20 years. He was one of the nicest people whom I had ever met at DSCP. He was a pleasure to work with.

Sincerely,

Robert Baldino

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Stephen and Donna McCarrick

January 8, 2006

Dear Peggy,

We were both shocked and saddened to hear about Steve. We have so many wonderful memories of your family from our days at Saint Eugene's School and still now from church. We remember you two teaching our precana class. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls at this sad time.

Love, Steve, Donna, Ally and Stephen McCarrick

Patty & John Ahern

January 8, 2006

Dear Peggy, Meghan, Maura & Erin -

There are no words to express our deepest sympathies to you on your great loss. Be assured of our prayers now and in the days to come. We will always remember Steve and his wonderful smile. May these memories bring comfort to you now & always. Hang in there and take good care of each other. God bless you.

Mary Rochford

January 8, 2006

To all of the Brookes Family

Please know of our thoughts and prayer for each of you at this most painful time. The staff in the Office of Catholic Education stands with you in your deep sorrow and ready to assist you in any way that we can.

God bless you all.

Helene & Tom Barrett

January 8, 2006

May God's angels watch over you and protect you. He will shield you with their wings and they will shelter you. We know that this is a difficult time for you, please don't feel discouraged. God will give you the strength you need to see it through. May Stephen rest in peace and may God bless and keep you in His warm embrace. We will be here for you when ever you need us, with all our love and prayers,

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