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2014
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John Breen Obituary
AGE: 84 • South Amboy
John "Jackie" Francis Breen, 84, of South Amboy, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 23rd, 2014. Born in NYC, he moved to South Amboy in 1959. He worked as a Steamfitter for Local 638 in New York City for 33 years, retiring in 1995. Jackie was a long standing member of the Friendly Sons of Shillelagh and started the F.S.O.S. SERF Fund which helped those in need through monetary donations.
He was predeceased by his brother Francis. Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years Milvi, daughters Louane and husband Mark Raymond of Old Bridge and Melane Breen-Vasquez and husband Robert Vasquez of Old Bridge, sons Daniel Breen of Old Bridge and Kelly John and wife Melissa Breen of Farmingdale, NJ, brother Robert Breen, sister Cecelia and husband Anthony Assanti, 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Gathering will be offered on Tuesday August 26th, 2014 from 4-8pm at the Michael-Hegarty Funeral Home, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday August 27th, 2014 at 9:30am at St. Bernadette R.C. Church, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin, NJ 08859. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the F.S.O.S. Serf Fund, P.O. Box 317, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hegartyfuneralhome.com.
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Debbie Ullmann (Fratto)
August 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I only found out today about this horrible new. RIP Jackie. My condolences to the family. May you all find away to console each other during these hard time. Love you, and miss you all <3
Tom Thomson
August 27, 2014
Breen Family,
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Jack's sense of humor and friendliness to all......and of course being able to always talk about the horses with him. My deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. May he rest in peace.
August 26, 2014
SO Sorry for your loss.Jackie was a GREAT GUY and a GOOD friend.Buddy Brannagan
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Ted Veitia
August 26, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 26, 2014
Our condolences to Melane, Bobby, and all the Breen family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time – Robert and Michele Aneses
liza breen
August 26, 2014
Poppy there are no words in this world to express how I feel.No one can ever compare to you.you always told me to be strong and when I said I can't its too hard you put your arm around my shoulder look me right in my eyes and told me I will help you we will be fine EVERYTHING is alright.so I said it back to you as you looked me in my eyes the otherday you squeezed my hand and at that moment I knew your arm would always be around me. poppy I love you you are my ROCK..
August 26, 2014
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May you rest in peace John Francis Breen. Sabrina and Rick - Jovan and Joseph
walter farrell
August 26, 2014
Jackie, I lost a good friend. Sorry to be so far away. You will be
missed by all. RIP good friend
Walter Farrell
August 25, 2014
So sorry for yur loss.He was a great man!
kathy chepko
August 25, 2014
RIP Jackie
I will miss our talks during your dental visits, and updates on Kelly's horses.
John{Gyppo} Nolan
August 25, 2014
Sorry for your loss he will be remembed for his whit and personality
G. Freeman
August 25, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
David Bishop
August 25, 2014
So Sorry for your loss. :-(
RIP!
August 25, 2014
Aunt Melvi, Luane, Melane, Danny and Kellie-
So many happy memories of you all !
My thoughts and so many prayers are with you all through such difficult times. May Uncle Jackie rest in the Lord's hands and always be forever in our hearts .
Love,
Claire Enners (Cotter)
Dave Gering
August 25, 2014
So Sorry for you Loss I remember your dad well
August 25, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family of John. In this difficult time, please lean on God who comforts us, especially in difficult times, Ps 55v22
PATRICIA GASH
August 25, 2014
May the love of family and friends carry through your grief
August 25, 2014
Dear Louane and Melane and families,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
The Dooling family
yvonne D'Ercole/Foust
August 25, 2014
Melane,Louane and family, my heart goes out to all of you at this time. Our condolences from the D'Ercole family. May your Dad rest in peace.
Dancing with my dad
Melane Breen-Vasquez
August 25, 2014
Daddy you passed too fast but I did get to sing "when Irish eyes are smiling" to you and prayed with you . All the things I wanted to do with you .. Ever time I pick up a penny (heads up of course ) I know you are sending pennies from heaven . My heart hurts so bad now so when it rains those are my tears .. Love you poppy kiss kiss
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