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Veronica Brennan Obituary

BRENNAN
VERONICA "RONNIE" (nee Breslin), Oct. 28, 2006, formerly of Juniata and S.W. Phila. Wife of the late Det. Sgt. William "Bunky" Brennan; loving mother of Suzanne Cunningham (Brian), William F. (Bernadette), Margaret, Dennis (Linda), Gerald, Joseph, John and the late Patrick (Marie); grandmother of Michelle, Andrea, Brian, Anthony, Patrick and Caitlin; great grand-mother of Eilish, Haley and Luke; sister of Leo Breslin and the late John, Hugh and Edward. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Friday eve., 6 to 9 P.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) and on Saturday at 8:30 A.M., Holy Innocents Church, 1337 E. Hunting Park Ave., Phila. PA 19124, followed by her Funeral Mass at 9:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the above mentioned Church in her name would be appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 31, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Veronica Brennan

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John

October 31, 2007

Mom
I love and miss you.

Angela McCann

October 26, 2007

I can't beleive it has been almost a year since you left us. I know that you are happy to be in heaven with your beloved Bo and PJ but we are all so sad that you have left us alone here on earth. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again.
Angie McCann

Angela McCann

October 26, 2007

I can't beleive it has been almost a year since you left us. I know that you are happy to be in heaven with your beloved Bo and PJ but we are all so sad that you have left us alone here on earth. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again.
Angie McCann

Peg

October 13, 2007

Mom

I miss you so much.I rhink about you every day.

colleen doyle

February 26, 2007

I can not believe how long it has taken me to write to you, I have been thinking about Mrs B. alot lately, I miss her very much and I am so glad I have such great loving memories to keep with me forever,I have been going through old pictures and cards and letters and it makes me feel closer to her, The Brennans really did lose alot when she went to heaven but heaven gained one hell of an angel I love and will miss you always Love,Colleen

Ronan Hughes

November 10, 2006

To Sue, Brian and all the Brennans,

Family is the most important thing in the world and all of our thoughts and sympathies are with you. Having met Veronica during her last visit to Ireland we know what a truly remarkable woman she was and she certainly left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Her memory will always live on with everyone who knew her and all of her Children, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.

Slan agus Beannacht Leat!

Ronan, Roisin, Ferghal, Sarah and all the Hughes Family.

Carol Butterly-Creelman

November 4, 2006

Scott and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this time of great sadness.

Butch and Nicole Bobbert

November 3, 2006

Wishing the Brennan Family strength and peace throughout this sorrowful time. Extending our deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss.

Àine Fox

November 3, 2006

Ronnie was like an adopted grandmother to me,always treated me as a member of the family, an extremely special person I was honored to have known and spent time with her. Although we are far apart in miles our thoughts, prayers and love are sent to all the family especially my mother in law Sue at the sad loss of her mother and my partner Brian at the loss of his grandmother. Love and miss you all.

Eilìs Cunningham

November 3, 2006

Grandmothers are special and you will always have a special place in my heart now and forever. Love and miss you!!

Barbara Cannon

November 3, 2006

Aunt Ronnie...you are the best. Through all of life's challenges your heart was strong,warm, and always in the right place. I wish strength and comfort to all of us who will always miss you.

Patricia Johnson

November 2, 2006

Rich and I want you all to know how sorry we were to hear the news. Your Mom was such a caring,wonderful woman.Please know that everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.Love, Rich,Patty, Richie and Lexi

The Lodge at Ventana Canyon

November 1, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this time of great sadness. May you all find peace and serenity with each other and the extended family and friends who are with you during your time of need.
All our love from your Tucson family.

Angela McCann

November 1, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with all of you as you grieve. Mrs B was a Special Lady who raised a Great group of children. May God Bless all of you.
Angela McCann & Family

John Fox

October 31, 2006

On behalf of the Fox family, we are very saddened to hear this news. The Brennan family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Lori Miller

October 31, 2006

We are sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Jim & Lori Miller

Lee Breslin

October 31, 2006

Although I'm sad for those of us left behind, I am happy that you are with our Lord, Jesus, in paradise. I know that it must be a wonderful reunion with your Mom & Dad, Bill, PJ, Jack, Hughie and Eddie. I look forward to the day when we will all gather together around God's throne in glory.

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