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JIMMY BRESLIN Obituary
There is no way to adequately describe the awesome JB except to say - He lived His life His way. Full Stop. Heartfelt and passionate feelings for Ronnie and the Breslin-Eldridge family. From dear friends, Beverly Crane, Bob Isaacson, Brenda Levin
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for JIMMY BRESLIN
Valenda Newell
March 31, 2017
The BOLDEST and BRAVEST JOURNALIST EVER!!!.....NEVER FORGOTTEN...RIH
James Bankston
March 24, 2017
Jimmy Breslin should be the hero of anyone who writes for a living. He certainly has been a hero to me. Rest in peace, sir.
Michael Boyd
March 23, 2017
May God bless your stance for the powerless and against the abusively powerful beyond this decade of ours!
March 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Our loving Creator cares for you.
"He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer."
~ Psalms 103:17
Bill Fitzgerald
March 22, 2017
Grew up reading Jimmy Breslin. You were something special and will not be forgotten. My sincerest condolences to the family.
chuid eile i siochain
John Ranallo
March 22, 2017
My Dad, Phil Ranallo a Buffalo Courier Express Sports Columnist, introduced me
to Jimmy over 50 years ago.
He said to me that day, "Jimmy Breslin will be a print "super star" and boy
was my dad right. My dad, like Jimmy, was
an award WINNER! May Jimmy rest in peace. We loved him. John Ranallo
C Byrne
March 22, 2017
As a young aspiring writer, I had the good fortune of meeting Mr Breslin in the early 70's in the Lion's Head in Greenwich Village, with Pete Hamill and others...I would sit at the bar and listen to their outrageous stories...I was enthralled...I wanted to be him...he and that group were the last really great journalists.
Condolences to them and that family..
Jim Brady
March 21, 2017
Another JB out of OLMM in Ridgewood. Read the column the same way I went to Mass. Never missed. God rest the soul of the man who told the city's story and used the grammar the nuns taught him. And condolences to Ms. Eldridge ,and the family whose loss is the sharpest of all.
William Arnone
March 21, 2017
Please let us know when and where his funeral/memorial service will be. He was truly one of a kind.
--William Arnone
(Robert F. Kennedy Senate office and campaign, which Jimmy covered so well and right to the awful end)
March 21, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Breslin family. He was a journalist to be admired always, the likes of they don't make anymore. Thank you Jimmy for your contributions.
michelle plakas-kaiser
March 21, 2017
RIP
March 20, 2017
Tina and Lucio send love and warm wishes during this time. We always admired Jimmys humor as well as his caring nature. May God bless you all
Tina visalli
March 20, 2017
The Visalli family sincerely wishes condolences to the Breslin family. We have many fond memories of Jimmy and Ronnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
God bless
Steven Scher
March 20, 2017
As a mediocre writer I probably would not have gotten two of my three books published without the help of the foreword and introductions Jimmy provided to me. He never said no despite my being a pain in the neck, and to me that was the true measure of the man.
March 20, 2017
Sending my deepest condolences for your recent loss. Losing someone we love is one of the most devastating experiences in life, and the pain can seem unbearable. But trusting our loving heavenly father, the God of all comfort can fortify us and give us much needed comfort and peace ~ Psalms 29:11.
Carol curtin Walsh
March 20, 2017
Sympathy to
As the last member of Jack Curtin 's family, I would like to express my sympathy to all ! Would love to reconnect . Pray that God's grace will comfort you during this difficult time.
March 20, 2017
The world has lost a legend who can't be replaced. Jimmy's written articles were always unique. He was a "one of a kind" journalist who will be forever remembered. AJ
beka serdans
March 20, 2017
I am sad. My writer and friend Jimmy Breslin has passed. We formed a friendship during his daughters' Rosemary hospitalization in 2004. I was her primary nurse. We took , trust was formed, and, thus a friendship. He came and picked me up with my mother outside NYPRESBYTERIAN, walking hand in hand like a gentleman does as visitors and staff just watched us. Yes, that was him, holding on to you at unexpected moments. Him telling me not to worry about my hair cut after brain surgery. He said " Damn you are alive, hair always comes back ". And it did. He was a treasure. Like potent tea. A gleaming diamond. I was and remain honored to have known him and his exceptional family. You can soar high now, JB. But, You will certainly be missed by me and so many countless others.
Bambi McKibbon-Turner
March 20, 2017
Rest in peace Mr. Breslin. I loved your writing, especially The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight. My deepest sympathies to your family and friends.
AC
March 20, 2017
He will never be forgotten for the good and kindness he showed toward others. God keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him.
March 20, 2017
Beloveds, truly saddened to hear about Jimmy Breslin's passing. His fine legacy will surely be remembered. I hope to meet him in Paradise! (Luke23:43)
Chanell
March 20, 2017
To the Breslin Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Jimmy. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that the God of all comfort is near to you during this time if you rely upon him.
With sympathy,
Marie
March 20, 2017
Condolences to the Breslin family.
AC
March 20, 2017
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10.
March 20, 2017
God keeps those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15.
March 20, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
BH
March 20, 2017
Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowning that god cares for you. 1 peter5:7
March 20, 2017
May your family have peace and comfort in knowing it has been promised sickness pain and death will one day be no more.
March 20, 2017
My condolences to the Breslin family. We've lost a true New Yorker who cared about the common man. He was one of a kind. May the God of comfort bring you peace that surpasses all understanding. Php. 4:6,7
christian
March 20, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your cherished memories bring you solace and may family and friends surround you with love to endure this challenging time. God provides you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again John 17:3 in perfect health.
March 20, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Weich
March 20, 2017
To Ronnie and family -- so sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing. His words spotlighted the underdog; he never let those who represented humanity slip through the cracks. He did New York proud. Pat Weich
WD
March 20, 2017
He will be missed. As a teen growing up in NY I loved reading his column. I offer my sympathies to the family. May your memories and strength from the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time.
Jim Lavelle
March 20, 2017
A GREAT MAN!
He did a column many years ago and mentioned me.
Adrian Barnette
March 20, 2017
We'll miss you !
ANN MARIE MCCARTHY
March 19, 2017
Condolences to his family. I grew up reading the Daily News and Mr. Breslin. He was a true New Yorker, a class act, and part of the "Old Guard."
Ann Marie McCarthy, former New Jerseyan
Waterflow, NM
OHalloran Patrick
March 19, 2017
Mr. Breslin was just a decent human being, a true New Yorker, a man of the people who truly was in the trenches with the everyday man, woman and child. We will not see his likes again.
Deepest sympathy to his beautiful wife, sons and all who loved him.
Paul Carr
March 19, 2017
One of a kind. There will never be another Breslin.
Maya Friscic-Geiger
March 19, 2017
I have nothing but the fondest memories of Jimmy, Rosemary, and his children. I grew up next door to them when they lived in Forest Hills Gardens. We fell out of touch and I have tried for years to reconnect. I would so love to attend the funeral and express my condolences and pay my respects. Please contact me. My name is Maya Friscic Geiger. My number is 1-646-463-4131 and my e-mail is unicornzda@ aol.com. Thank you
Mike Gallagher
March 19, 2017
Jimmy,thanks for exposing our Church on Long Island,which applied everywhere!
Adrian Barnette
March 19, 2017
We'll miss you !
Harry Simpson
March 19, 2017
Godspeed Jimmy, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Richard Horan
March 19, 2017
Like Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Joseph Mitchell before him, Jimmy was the Deep Soth of our beloved New York. He had morals, and an East Side ego. If you cut open his skull, you'd find an Everlast boxing glove (six ounces), a NYFD hat (7 1/2"), a rare steak, The Daily News, and a St. Christopher's medal. New York has a huge hole in it right now. More than ever before we need Jimmy Breslin. We are half as good as we were yesterday without him. God Bless Jimmy Breslin.
March 19, 2017
Abrilliant talent has left us> May he Rest in Peace
Bruce Strickland
March 19, 2017
Whenever I saw a column by Jimmy Breslin, it was a good day.
Mr. and Mrs. GUTTENBERG
March 19, 2017
OUR LOVE,AND SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE BRESLIN FAMILY AND JIMMY'S DEAR FRIENDS- NOW IS OUR TIME TO WRITE SOMETHING ABOUT A MAN THAT WE ADMIRED AND WE WILL MISS GREATLY. Jim had such an enormous talent for speaking the his mind and his brand of honesty is something you don't find everyday- May he RIP- He shall be missed and remembered by us.
March 19, 2017
Breslin was a phenomenal writer who would stop at nothing for the truth, no matter the cost. He lived his life with a spirit of adventure and a hunger for knowledge. May his friends and family lean on each other and on God to get them through this difficult time.
March 19, 2017
Our condolences to the Breslin family for the loss of your dear loved one. We are thinking of you at this difficult time, and hoping that you find comfort in your memories of happier moments.
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