Philip John Brennan Jr.

Philip John Brennan Jr. obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Philip John Brennan Jr.

Philip Brennan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home on Dec. 10, 2024.

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Philip J. Brennan, Jr., originally from Olney, passed away suddenly on December 5, 2024. He was the son of the late Philip J. & Estelle (nee Hubko) Brennan.
Phil was the cherished husband and best friend of Darlene (nee Dooney), with whom he spent 21 years of marriage. Survived by son Philip (Michelle), daughter Kelly (Nick), five grandchildren and his sister Theresa Massaroni. Pre-deceased by siblings Margaret Toner-Ekstrom & Patrick Brennan.
Phil was an avid Phillies fan and a proud supporter of the LaSalle University Explorers Mens' Basketball Program. He was a retired Postal Inspector. Phil enjoyed golfing with lifelong friends & traveling with his wife.
Relatives and friends are invited to Phil's Life Celebration on Friday, December 13 at St. Paul Church of Norristown, 2007 New Hope St. from 9 am to 9:50 am with his Funeral Mass to follow at 10 am Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Phil's memory can be made to LaSalle University Mens' Basketball Program, https://give.lasalle.edu/give/564318/#!/donation/checkout
To share your fondest memories of Phil, please visit www.lifecelebration.com
Services to the family are entrusted to Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Life Celebration Home of East Norriton, 610-277-7000.

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