Francis Patrick Brennan

Francis Brennan Obituary

Brennan, Francis Patrick
Francis Patrick Brennan, 70, of Ocala, FL passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 9, 2011. He was born on March 13, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from St. James High School in Chester, PA in 1958.
Affectionately known as Pat to his friends (and Fran to his family), he joined the United States Air Force after high school and achieved the rank of Airman Second Class by the time of his honorable discharge in 1962. Afterward, he dedicated himself to his work at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in a career that spanned more than 25 years. He traveled the world, spending time in such exotic places as Thailand, Madagascar, and Australia, and he earned the Medal for Civilian Service in Vietnam for his service there from 1968-1970. An avid golfer, Pat retired to the back nine in Florida in 1990, residing in The Villages in Lady Lake until 2007 when he relocated to Ocala.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis Patrick and Dorothy, and his sister, Dorothy. He is survived by his sister, Diane Murray (Paul); niece, Michelle Weigand (Rick); nephews, Paul (Ingrid), Patrick (Mariely), Andrew, and Matthew Murray; three grand-nephews; five grand-nieces; and numerous cousins. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 10:00-11:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 5 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell, FL 33513. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Forest Lawn Funeral Home, a Dignity Provider in Ocala, Florida.

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Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis Brennan

8 Entries

"Babe"

January 19, 2011

Dear Patrick, It's been almost 40 years since we first met and we've written a book. The final chapter is not yet complete, as we shall meet again in God's presence and I know you will be waiting there for me for us to be together for eternity. I shall miss your presence here on Earth but you will remain in my heart FOR----EVER!!! Many thanks for all the wonderful memories you left in my heart and the beautiful photos in my mind. You will never be forgotten. Thanks for all the wonderful years!! RIP

Pete & Fran Pecoraro

January 19, 2011

We will miss you dearly. We were honored to have had you as our friend. The neighborhood will not be the same without you. Until we meet again. Rest in Peace.

Phil Switzer

January 19, 2011

Pat -- Our best friend and colleague for most of the last 50 years -- we will truly miss you. Our experiences together, in work time and play time, will always bring happy memories for us. Say "Hi" to Jim and Paul. Someday we four will again walk the great golf course in the sky. Rip1
Phil and Barb Switzer

Sandy Allman

January 19, 2011

You and I met on Valentines Day at "Puffs" we had some really great times there. We have been very close friends for 30+ years and I know you are now up in the clouds looking down on us (Yeah, totally surprises me to - smile). You were always there for me, during good times and bad times, and you will never know how much I appreciated that. I will tryly miss our LONG conversations and that crazy laugh of yours. You will always hold a special place in my heart. RIP

Love Always

David Shaffer & Pat Brennan

David Shaffer

January 18, 2011

You will be missed by all that knew you, especially our 3-4 times a week phone conversations and daily e-mails.
You were a great friend and our Golf matches were a lot of fun. Now Paul and Jim will now have a threesome in heaven waiting for me and our foursome will be complete. "BUT"! I am not ready yet! LOL - So you guys can practice!!
I am so glad we were in contact as much as we were, and I was able to find you sooner than later.
Take care old buddy, and I have notified a good many of our Air Force buddies!

John Ware

January 18, 2011

Your smiling face will be greatly missed in the neighborhood. May the Lord keep you until we meet again. You graced us with your presence and you will be missed so much. Rest in peace my friend.

Pauline Stevens

January 17, 2011

Sleep well my friend and may you rest in peace. Until we meet again, may the good Lord hold you in the palm of his hand. An Irish blessing from an old English friend.
Pauline Brown Stevens

Bill & Betty Watlock

January 16, 2011

For 50 years you have given Betty and I the friendship, guidance and laughter that was desired and needed. No matter where we were stationed in the world we got to talk, sometimes visit and reminisce. A more true friend would certainly be difficult to find. We love and will miss you Pat.

Betty and Bill Watlock
Mount Prospect, Illinois

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