Book of Memories for William J. Brennan

Condolence From lisa andrews

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:56:42 EST

I am sorry to hear of Mr Brennan's passing. I met him when he was at James Square for a few days this past year when my dad was there. He was an enjoyable gentleman who was a pleasure to chat with on our evening visits. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence From Jill & Bill Ose

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:42:13 EST

Dear Ginny & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at the difficult time. We are glad that Bill is no longer suffering and hope that will in some way ease your grief. Bill was so much fun and such a good man that he will be missed by many - though also welcomed by many who have gone before him. I am very sorry that my poor health will prevent us from being with you. Please know that our absence doesn't in any way diminish our feelings. May God be with you. Love, Jill & Bill Ose

Condolence From Northern Onondaga Public Library Staff

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:52:49 EST

We will surely miss Mr.Brennan, a long-time patron of our Library. Our condolences go out to his entire family. From the staff at the NOPL-NS Library

Story shared: Letter to the Brennan Ladies

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:59:12 EST

I spent a lot of time at your house when we were kids. I was too early to swim in the pool, but I did get to go on vacation to Alex Bay a few times with all of you! The pop-up trailer we stayed in was an amazing thing to me (it was also pretty amazing to redecorate it for Cat 30+ years later!). We would squish ourselves into one of the side wings and overflow onto the bench for the table, which magically came down and became a bed. Amy, you were a baby, and slept with your parents. Do you even remember any of this?? Pretty soon we would all stop giggling and quiet down and be half asleep, and then...your dad would start to snore. Whoa. I'm talking rattling-the-trailer kind of snoring. Second only to my dad's snoring. Whoa. Not sure if we were awakened by the noise or the vibration, but of course we'd all wake up and start giggling, and then we'd get shushed by your mom. Good times. :) I will always remember your dad as funny and charming and corny and goofy and loving. As someone who never lost his Massachusets accent. Who subscribed to those sci-fy magazines, the stories in which would scare the crap out of me and Cat (in a good way). Who always had a joke and a smile for me every time I saw him, even though he must have thought he had acquired an extra daughter he hadn't planned on (I'm pretty sure your mom thought that!). It was a distinct pleasure to be the recipient of his eye-rolling humor, and a part of your family. Sending you all much love, Phyllis

Condolence From Tim Mahaney

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:45:50 EST

My sincere condolences to the entire Brennan family. Bill gave me my first job in the business world right out of college in 1970. He put me on a successful career path first as a claims adjuster and then as an agent.I spent 15 years with Nationwide in Syracuse and Chicago. In 1985 I became the owner/president of an independent insurance agency,in the Chicago suburbs, from which I retired in 2010. I owe my career to Bill. I'll never forget him.

Condolence From Kristi & Doug Gilbert

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:31:19 EST

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days ahead.

Condolence From dr. thomas sedwick

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:00:29 EST

Bill was responsible for hiring me in 1964 at Nationwide in Syracuse, and I knew him until 1966, when I moved on to other endeavors. He was one of a handful of genuinely nice, decent people I have ever met. Even tempered, loyal to the company, decent to the employees, always in good humor. My condolences to his family.

Memorial Candle lit by Heather Esakov

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:21:19 EST

The willis Family

Condolence From Heather Willis

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:16:58 EST

May you take comfort in knowing that the Lord holds Bill in his arms. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence From Trish Czyzewski

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:29:19 EST

May Bill be at peace now with no more illnesses or pain. He is now an angel in heaven watching over his family. You are in my prayers.

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Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:28:29 EST