Jeremiah P.. Bresnahan

Jeremiah P.. Bresnahan obituary

Jeremiah P.. Bresnahan

Jeremiah Bresnahan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC - Bethlehem on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Jeremiah P Bresnahan, 93, of Palmer Twp and former resident of The Birches, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in St Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Walsh) Bresnahan, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in New York City, he was the son

of the late Jeremiah and Mary (Carey) Bresnahan. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a NYC Fireman until 1976. He became licensed as a clinical social worker, Gestalt therapist and New Jersey Certified Drug/Alcohol Counselor and worked as an Employee Assistance Manager for Johnson & Johnson and later had a private practice in his home until 2002.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Maureen, Jeremiah is survived by his children, Thomas Bresnahan, Laura Ziminski (Mark), Kevin Bresnahan (Mari), Courtney Leonardo (Paul), Maureen Stapleton (Sean), and 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Devon, Daniel, Graham, Shane, Scarlett, Frances, Pierce, Maeve and Finn. He is also

preceded in death by his brother, John Bresnahan.

Services: A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 by the family (Private). Arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home, Bethlehem, PA

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October 6, 2025

Carolyn Lent posted to the memorial.

September 30, 2025

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September 30, 2025

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Carolyn Lent

October 6, 2025

God bless Jeremiah. He was such a caring man always taking the time to talk to us. We are blessed to have known him. Deepest sympathies to Maureen and the family. Carolyn and Terry Lent

Grateful

September 30, 2025

Jeremiah,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Robert J. Miklas, USN

September 30, 2025

"A Korean War veteran has passed away today." Jeremiah, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow war veteran. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Have a smooth flight airman.

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