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James Breen

1936 - 2014

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1936

DIED

2014

James Breen Obituary

Breen, James SAN MARCOS -- Born in Lowell, MA on September, 30 1936 to the late Maude and Aloysius Breen, Jim died on August 26, 2014 at home in San Marcos, CA after a 13 year battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Northeastern in Boston, Class of 1959. Prior to retirement, he worked at Alpha and Omega in La Mesa. He enjoyed reading, wine, travel, USD athletics and all Boston sports. Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Joan (Regan) Breen; children and spouses, CarolAnn and Robert Vaca; Stephen and Julie Breen, Michael Breen and Julie Angio, and Kevin and Lynn Breen. Also surviving are his eight grandchildren. Funeral Mass is 11am on Friday, October 3rd at St. Marks Catholic Mission Church, at 2557 Sarver Lane, San Marcos, CA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to: Green Cancer Center for Cancer Research, Scripps Health Foundation In Memory of Jim Breen, PO Box 2669, La Jolla, CA 92038-2669

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Sep. 7, 2014.

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Chris Balteff

October 29, 2014

Dearest Mary Jo and the Breen family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He is and was a wonderful friend, a terrific story teller and the greatest Red Sox fan. For I know tonight, Jim and Father Henry will view game seven of the World Series from the VIP seats. God Bless you Mary Jo and the entire Breen family. Love, Chris Balteff

Lela Hankins

September 12, 2014

Please know you have our deepest sympathies...Lela Hankins and Steve Hall

Paula Mills-Davis

September 9, 2014

May you find peace and comfort in your memories and comfort in the love of God.

September 8, 2014

Sincere condolences to the family, esp. Philip and Kathy. May he rest in peace.
- fr Joe Breen op, Louisville, Ky - formerly of Prov., R.I.

September 7, 2014

My deepest condolences to Kevin and his family. My prayers will be of some comfort.
Gerry (AC)

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