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Brenna Salay Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brenna Moriarty Salay. Brenna was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Brenna is survived by her husband, Brian Salay, her children, Jack and Clara Salay, her parents, Hank and Mary Moriarty, her sisters, Kate Corridan and Kara Mauro, her brothers-in-law, Colin Corridan and Joe Mauro, her nephews, John Mauro, Emmet and Quinlan Corridan, her nieces, Lucy Mauro and Caroline Corridan, her parents in-law, John and Pauline Salay, her brother in law, John Salay, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was born on December 10, 1981. She was raised in Springfield, MA in the East Forest Park section of the city. Brenna attended Holy Cross School and was a graduate of Cathedral High School and Springfield College. She later obtained a Masters Degree in Education from Fitchburg State University. Brenna also received licenses in cosmetology and vocational education, nurturing her creativity and artistry. Brenna met the love of her life, Brian, while living in Baltimore, MD. Brenna and Brian were married on November 11, 2011. They later relocated to Massachusetts and have been raising their family in Shrewsbury, MA. Brenna's greatest joy in her life was being the mother of her two beautiful children, Jack (10) and Clara (7).
A private memorial service will be held on December 16, 2023 to honor Brenna's life. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Boston Children's Hospital, https://secure.childrenshospital.org/, as they were a source of comfort, hope and support in making Brenna and Brian's son, Jack, a cancer survivor.
To view Brenna's online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.chiampafuneralhome.com
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Bobby Mason
August 12, 2024
Hank and Mary,
My heart breaks for you. I know we haven´t seen each other for years, but when I think you a smile comes to my face.
Lovely and with sincere condolences over an unimaginable loss,
Bobby and Susan Mason
Betty Martinez Pooler
January 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss Hank. Thinking of you and sending all my prayers to you and the family. Betty Martinez Pooler (Barry Wills Place & MassMutual).
Michael & Mary (Claffey) Janeczek
December 19, 2023
Mary and Hank, We send our deepest sympathy on your loss of Brenna. May your cherished memories comfort you at this sad time.
Lauren
December 18, 2023
I worked with Brenna at our first salon experience. We were eager to learn and had a lot of fun doing all the hands on things they would let us. She was a light, always positive and always there. So very sorry, what a terrible loss of such an important person for so many people. Deeply sad.
Best, Lauren Toppi
Sherry & Dave Armstrong
December 18, 2023
Dear Mary & Hank,
We are so very sorry to hear the sad news about your beautiful daughter, Brenna. What a cheerful, friendly and kind little girl she was at Holy Cross School. And what a lovely young woman she grew to be with cherished memories of her meeting the love of her life & raising two sweet children while enjoying a career that had her following in her mother´s footsteps as a standout teacher. I know the wonderful memories she gave all who knew her will be a comfort in such a difficult time; but we are so very sorry for this painful void left in her passing. Please know you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Love from the Armstrong Family
Carol Kantany and Charlie Casartello and Family
December 17, 2023
Dear Hank and Mary and Family...Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Brenna. We remember her with great fondness as a little girl at Holy Cross and now know what a wonderful wife, Mom and professional woman committed to the community she became. We will continue to keep Brenna and each of you in our prayers .
John & Linda D'Amario
December 16, 2023
Hank & Mary Moriarty and the entire Moriarty and Salay Family We are sorry to hear of the passing of Brenna may she rest in peace We will keep all of you in our prayers
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