William Brennan

William A. Brennan 1925 - 2011 A proud son of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, born May 1, 1925. Served in the Royal Canadian Navy in WWII, seeing combat in the Atlantic theatre. Returning to civilian life, Bill played ten years of professional ice hockey, primarily with the Detroit Red Wings organization. While playing for Fresno in the P.H.L. Bill met Johnell Manfredo and they were married in Fresno in 1952. Bill ended his hockey career in Calgary and then attended the University of Alberta. Upon graduation Bill and Johnell returned to California, settling in Burlingame and later moving to Foster City for more than 39 years. Bill worked at the corporate offices of Tri-Valley Fruit Growers in San Francisco for over 30 years. Bill was pre-deceased by his wife Johnell, as well as his brother Jim and his parents Dan and Jean Brennan. Survived by his sisters Margaret, Betty, Joan and sister-in-law Phyllis. Bill will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and many friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 2715 Hacienda St., San Mateo 94403.