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Carl Brennan Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Carl M. Brennan had his beloved wife and family at his side when he suddenly passed away at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
Born April 14, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late James A. and Mary S. (McGuiness) Brennan.
A 1961 graduate of GAR Memorial High School, Carl worked for Bethlehem Steel and a few construction companies before becoming a bus driver for LCTA for 17 years. Before retiring, he went on to be a big part of the community of the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima, where he was the sexton and custodian at the Church of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception for 20 years.
In 1965, Carl married the love of his life, Jean Marie, daughter of the late Thomas A. and Adele (Jacob) Beckus of Wilkes-Barre. Together they recently celebrated 50 years of married life.
Carl's true strength in life was his intense love for his entire family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and after retiring, enjoyed doing odds and ends around the house and cooking for his family.
Brothers, James, Maurice, Richard, William, Donald and Joseph Brennan; and a sister, Mary Lou Handel, preceded him in death.
Carl will be greatly missed by his wife, Jean Marie; children, Marty Brennan, of Wilkes-Barre, Mary and her husband, Bob Saba, of Dallas, Eileen Ormando, of Lincoln, Rhode Island, Joseph and his wife, Jane Brennan, of Dallas, and Adele and her husband, Richard Carey, of Wilkes-Barre; 18 grandchildren; sisters, Eileen and her husband, Ronnie Bykowski, of Wilkes-Barre, Kathy "Babe" and her husband, Larry Williams, of Bethlehem, and Alice and her husband, Joseph Palischak, of Larksville; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Celebration of Carl's Life will begin with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at McLaughlin's, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, and will continue there with gathering at 8:30 a.m. Saturday followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima, 136 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Carl's family at www.lifecelebrations.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Brennan
Nancy Pearson
June 2, 2016
Dearest Jean and Family, I am so saddened with the loss of Carl. A loving husband, father and grandfather - a true gentleman. Sending love and continued prayers for strength. Nancy
Flo McGrath
May 31, 2016
Dear Jean Marie and your beautiful family,
I was so sorry to hear of Carl's passing.
Truly was a kind and caring person.
Many fond memories of the Brennan family. Sincerest sympathy,
Ann Galle
May 30, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Brennan family. So sorry for the loss of such a nice man. Forever in our prayers.
Ann Galle and family...
Joseph Long
May 30, 2016
Dear Jean Marie & Family, I was so saddened to hear this news. Carl was a very dear friend and he was always there to be of assistance at St. Mary's. I will miss him very much and he will always be kept in my Prayers and Masses, as well as all the family. With my sympathy and Love, Fr. Joseph Long, CSC
Alison Evans
May 28, 2016
Jean and the Brennan family, I was so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Carl was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him.
Dianne Ruch
May 27, 2016
My sincere sympathy to the entire Brennan family. Jane and Joe, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the love of your family and friends help to ease your pain and bring you peace. You are all very special to me and I just want you to know that my thoughts are with you.
Love,
Dianne Ruch and family
Sharon Romano
May 27, 2016
Uncle Carl was a wonderful person who will be missed by everyone who has had the pleasure of meeting this amazing person. Great memories of family love will always be remembered when I this of Uncle Carl. Thank you for being a part of my life.
Thoughts and Prayers for all.
Love
Sharon Romano
Colleen Murphy Otremsky
May 26, 2016
One of the nicest people I have ever met. My condolences to all of you
Brian Ferrari
May 26, 2016
Prayers and condolences from the Ferrari family.
Michael Burns
May 26, 2016
I am grateful for my friendship with Carl. Memories of our youthful friendship bring a smile. My condolences to Jean and the Brennan family.
May 26, 2016
Carl was a great friend. We thought so highly of him. Too bad time got away from us. We will miss him. May God give you peace.
Love,
Donnie &Leslie Halchak
Patricia E. Grogan
May 26, 2016
Carl was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. The world lost a friend and heaven has gained a true angel. My deepest sympathy to the entire Brennan family.
Carol and Walt Yatko
May 26, 2016
We are very sorry to hear of Carl's passing. He was a great Dad and Grandfather and a loving Spouse of over 50 years to his beloved Jean. he leaves behind a legacy of love and memories for his family to remember. He will be sorely missed, but is now in God's hands and will guide his family from above. Our prayers go out to Carl's family and may they overcome this tragic loss by fondly remembering him in prayer everyday.. Carol and Walt Yatko
rebecca benson
May 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. My heart breaks for his whole family but mostly Jean. My mom worked, for years ,with Jean at Franklin First and even after the bank closed we would see them through out the years out and about (always together). My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
~Rebecca (Kearney) Benson
Roxanne (JCP)
May 26, 2016
Jean,
The sadness I feel in my heart for you and your family cannot be expressed in words. I pray for the comfort only God can give to all of you during this difficult time. There is no doubt in my mind Carl will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
With Love and Prayers,
Mark J. Hurst
May 26, 2016
Eileen,Mary,Marty,Joe and the entire Brennan Family, my sincere condolences on the loss of Mr. Brennan. Always a great guy when we hung out on your front porch way back when. God will lift him up unto his porch now and will be smiling down upon you all.
Ann Marie Ruskoski
May 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, this really was a shock, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Sparky Brennan
May 26, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Uncle Carl, the last of the Brennan boys. May god give you Jean Marie and your beautiful family the strength to get through this very sad time in your life. With the passing of Uncle Carl I become the oldest living male Brennan in our extensive family. I hope that I can carry the family flag with the dignity that Carl Brennan did during his exemplary life.
I am so happy that I recently had the opportunity to visit Him and Jean Marie.
With our love and heartfelt sympathy.
Sparky and Michele Brennan and family.
Al and Jan Morgan
May 26, 2016
My sincere condolences to he Brennen family. Carl was a very special and kind man. May you cherish his memory forever.
May 26, 2016
Carl was truly a first class guy who loved life and his family. I'm honored to have graduated high school with him.
My condolences to the entire Brennan Family.
Jerry Flora.
Paul Banik
May 26, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my childhood friend. Many happy memories of time spent together. I am sure his family will cherish their memories.
Jeanie & Gerry Giza
May 26, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
John Columbo
May 26, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
lee sobers
May 26, 2016
carl you were great guy and a good friend we drove bus together for years and always good friends rest in peace good buddy lee sobers
Richard Alley MD
May 26, 2016
Condolences to Carl's family from a long time friend.
Edward Tonart
May 26, 2016
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your lossmy thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ed Tonart
Tahnee Mitchell
May 26, 2016
Carl and his wife, Jean, would always visit my workplace. They started off as strangers who slowly became what I consider a huge part of my life. Carl was always so kind and happy, and his passing hit me like a train. When I first found out about it, I stayed up crying for HOURS. To think that I first met Carl and Jean about a year ago, and to see how big of an impact they both had on my life is truly amazing. I will miss seeing your smiling face every day. Thank you for always making my day better.
May 25, 2016
Never did I know a couple that had and displayed more respect for one another than Carl and Jean. Carl was by far one of the kindest men I will ever know. His desire to be a great man, husband and father was obvious to me at a very young age of seven. God's love radiated through him. He was a role model to myself, as well as my sisters and brothers. He touched our lives and raised our spirits without realizing it. How blessed I was too know him and his family.
Mike Ashley
May 25, 2016
Never did I know a couple that had and displayed more respect for one another than Carl and Jean. Carl was by far one of the kindest men I will ever know. His desire to be a great man, husband and father was obvious to me at a very young age of seven. God's love radiated through him. He was a role model to myself, as well as my sisters and brothers. He touched our lives and raised our spirits without realizing it. How blessed I was too know him and his family.
Mike Ashley
May 25, 2016
Words cannot express how sad I am to see Mr. Brennan past. What a wonderful man and wonderful family. I have known them my entire life as we were neighbors and I went to school with his children. God did not make too many like Mr. Brennan. Always a smile and a kind word and happy to see you. Such a loss for everyone. God bless him and his family. Tammy Drevenik
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