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James Breen Obituary
Louisville - James M. Breen, Jr. passed away on July 25, 2019 at Nazareth Home. Born on May 16, 1927, he is the son of James M. Breen, Sr. and Nora C. Mock.
He attended Christ the King School and was in the first graduating class of Flaget High School in 1945.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and received an honorable discharge. He then graduated from the University of Louisville and was a CPA for 58 years.
On August 7, 1954 he married the former Mildred (Millie) Piazza, who survives him.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Sutton.
He is survived by a loving family, including four sons, Richard (Bonnie), a lawyer, Michael (Debbie), a lawyer, Charles, a doctor, and John, a salesman. His grandchildren are Connor (Thamylis), Kate, Meghan (James) Palmer, Travis, Caleb, Charlie, Joe, and Will.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 29 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Cherrywood Road, Louisville KY 40207. Ratterman Funeral Home "in St. Matthews" is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Deb Thornton
August 3, 2019
Im so very sorry for all of you,his family. I lived next door on Elmwood,seeing Mr.Breen rarely.He must have been an amazing father as witnessed by such fine children and lovely wife,Millie that I am privileged to know.
Debra Schoo Thornton.
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Valerie Engle
July 29, 2019
Dear Mrs. Breen. I enjoyed working for Mr. Breen at JNM. We had many good laughs. So sorry to hear of his passing.
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