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Virginia Brennan Obituary

Virginia Brennan 1923-2009 Virginia Brennan, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away in her home on December 3, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1923, the daughter of George and Helen McCarthy in Chicago, IL. It was there she met the love of her life, Dr. James Brennan, and they began a life that included 4 children, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and an active life in the Long Beach commun ity. She was an active member of St. Barnabas Parish, Junior League of Long Beach and Virginia Country Club. She was president of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women from 1969 to 1971. She was a founding member of the Right to Life League where she defended the rights of our most helpless, the unborn, and was inducted as a Dame of Malta in 1986. Virginia and Jim were dedicated to the mission of St. Mary Medical Center and she had continued this good work with the Sisters. Virginia is survived by her children, Helen Baumann, Jim (Judith) Brennan, Mary (John) Cliby, Tom (Shanlee) Brennan; 15 loving grandchildren; and a growing number of great grandchildren. This amazing, loving woman will be truly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Mary Medical Center Foundation or the Right to Life League of Southern California. Viewing on Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 6-9 pm with a Rosary at 7:30 pm at All Souls Mortuary, 4400 Cherry Ave., Long Beach. Mass on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 12 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 3955 Orange Ave., Long Beach CA 90807. All Souls Mortuary (562) 424-8601 www.allsoulsmortuary.com

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Published by Press-Telegram from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2009.

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Joe Pickett

December 7, 2009

Mrs. Brennan was a wonderful woman, and together with her husband, Jim, they were pillars of the St. Barnabas and St. Mary Hospital communities. People like the Brennans are short in supply and high in demand, and they will be surely missed. On behalf of the Pickett Family, we wish the Brennan Family our love and prayers as they continue on through this loss.

Emily Oandasan

December 6, 2009

For both of us Virginia symbolized a wise mentor, a friend and a great person. Over the years she always had a kind word of encouragement and support when we needed it the most. We will always remember her smile, laughter and general care and concern for all those close to her. I know she is smiling down from above holding the hand of her true love. We will miss her, but we will never forget her.

Our love always,
Emily and Dexx Oandasan
Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Joanne trupp

December 6, 2009

Grandma Brennan was a class act, kind, warm, and funny. There must be quite a party going on up in heaven as she is reunited with the love of her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joanne Trupp & Samantha Hardy

December 6, 2009

Virginia was a delight and a cherished friend of many. many years. She will be missed. Our love and prayers for her family. Ida Frances Lowry, Marian Banning, Pat Francis

Marcel Viens, St. Mary Medical Center

December 6, 2009

A finer Family Matriarch, a more committed woman to her Catholic Faith and dedicated to her wonderful family is not to be found. Virginia was an exemplary woman in every aspect of a long life of caring and compassion for others. She will be missed beyond belief. May many great memories and our prayers/support sustain family and friends. May she rest in eternal peace.

December 6, 2009

We will always remember "Mrs. B" with love, and with appreciation for her spirit, sense of humor, and dedication to the causes in which she believed. Her family is a unique, and colorful legacy.
We will miss her,
Pam and Dan Munzer

December 5, 2009

With deepest sympathy and great memories of your family.
Mary Larimer Edmonson

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