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Aine O'Brennan Obituary

Aine Patricia O'Brennan In Burlingame, April 14, 2009 - the last of the O'Brennan family. Devoted daughter of the late Seamus and Sarah O'Brennan; loving sister of the late Eogan O'Brennan, Avyleen Lawton, Nabla Ruane and Noireen Morris. Survived by her nephew Jim Ruane (Noreen) and niece Noireen Zanardi (Rick). Beloved grandaunt of Joey and Kevin Brugaletta; Mary, Katie and Tiffany O'Malley; Jim, Stephanie, and the late Sarah Ruane; Tony, Bob, and Julie Zanardi, and Katie Zanardi Okken. Great-grandaunt to nephews Sean Zanardi and Gavin, Patrick and Brendan Ruane. Predeceased by nieces Alana Brugaletta, Deirdre Verkler, Brenda Lawton and Kathy O'Malley. Retired employee of the San Francisco Department of Social Services. Member of the Y.L.I.; the United Irish Cultural Center; Irish Literary and Historical Society, and St. Paul High School Alumnae Association, Class of 1938. Aine will be especially remembered for her sharp wit, great sense of humor, love of San Francisco and pride in her Irish heritage. Friends may visit Monday at 10 AM, and are invited to the celebration of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Stephen Church, 23rd Ave and Eucalyptus St., SF. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or charitable contributions, Aine has requested that in her memory you offer to do an act of kindness for someone in need. McAvoy-O'Hara Co. (415) 668-0077

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2009.

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John Strain

April 21, 2009

I was one of the seven Strain Kids on Castro Street. We were good friends of the O'Brennan Family. Pa O'Brennan used to deliver our milk from his Horse and Wagon. We will keep Aine in our thoughts and prayers.

Janine Powers

April 20, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. My Mom (Mary Foley) and Aine were long time friends. I will always remember her witty stories and that twinkle in her eye! May she rest in peace.

William Verkler

April 20, 2009

My wifes Aunt Aine will be missed. She was always the one to be near at her family and friends get togethers. She always had a open ear for a good story and liked to communicate with most everyone. My wife Deirdre spent many happy hours on the telephone with her Aunt Aine. She was always in a better mood after talking with Aine,Me too. Aine is upstairs now driving her car somewhere,and loving it,I'm sure...

Karen and Bob Edwards

April 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cynthia Trejo

April 18, 2009

We share the pain and sorrow for Aine's passing. We always enjoyed her humorous remarks, and twinkle in her eyes. She is now, most likely, sharing good stories with all the loved ones who went on before her. She will be fondly remembered as far south as Mexico by
Vincent Trejo, and daughters Cynthia, Nancy, and Alison.

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