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Jeffrey H. Brennan

1962 - 2020

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Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Monday, August 17, 2020

Matthew Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc.

2508 Victory Blvd.

Staten Island, New York, United States

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Tuesday

August

Mass

10:00 am

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Holy Family RC Church

366 Watchogue Road

Staten Island, New York, United States

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Tuesday

August

Final Resting Place

11:30 am

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

St. Peter's Cemetery

52 Tyler Avenue

Staten Island, New York, United States

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Steve Giuffrida posted a condolence

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Friends since h.s.,,,,a great athlete,a man of integrity. Love him like a brother. I will never forget him! Steve G.

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Kristy posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

My most vivid memory of my uncle is when I was about 10 and we were driving on the NJ Turnpike in his Chevy Blazer to a Yankees game in the Bronx. My uncle had a heavy foot and I loved roller coasters so I was thrilled! But I couldn’t understand why we went from NY to NJ to go back to NY. It didn’t make sense to me. When we arrived at the stadium, he took out a pen and paper. He drew all five boroughs, the route we took and explained it until I understood. He was a natural teacher and leader. There is a Bible verse that describes love as patient and kind. He was patient when others had lost their patience, and kind when others felt kindness was undeserved. My uncle didn’t need to tell you he loved you, he showed you that he did. My uncle was not just an intelligent man, he was a wise man. He was a critical thinker and this skill not only helped him but he used it to help others. He was always calm and rational, logical and cool, thinking about possible outcomes when someone sought advice from him. If there was one thing I remember about my uncle, it was that he always arrived exactly on time and left early. It didn’t matter if it was a Yankees game, Giants game, Rangers game, if it was a nail-biter, if they were winning or losing, he was leaving mid-way through the game. My uncle always said he wanted to “beat the crowd” and he would listen to the end of the game on the car radio on the drive home. He left us too early, he beat the crowd. I hope he’s listening now on the way to heaven.

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Dianne Horning Posted Aug 18, 2020 at 6:56 PM

So perfectly said❤️

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James Rogers posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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Just left the cemetery it’s a sad day. Jeff was the glue that kept everything and everyone together I can’t stop thinking when we were kids playing sports or riding our bikes throughout the neighborhood... Hw will sorely be missed.

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Dianne Horning Posted Aug 18, 2020 at 6:57 PM

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Bonny Amemiya posted a condolence

Monday, August 17, 2020

I became friends with Jeff when he relocated to O’ahu to run the Hawai’i operations for Anheuser-Busch. Coming from New York and being so far from family and friends, I know the transition to Hawai’i wasn’t easy for him. But in Jeff’s usual way, he put his head down, never complained and excelled at his work. Honest and forthright, Jeff was a consummate task master -- a doer. He succeeded in large part because he took pride in following through on whatever he promised, usually in record time. Doing the right thing was important to him. Over the five years spent in Hawai’i, Jeff built lasting friendships while earning the respect of his employees and co-workers. I was one of those co-workers who has the good fortune of calling Jeff a trusted and loyal friend. Although many years have passed since he left Hawai’i, we would try to stay in touch and catch up every now and then by phone. I know Jeff was a very private person who didn’t like sharing his challenges with others. I only wish I had the opportunity to meet his family who I know he cared about so deeply. To Jeff’s family, I offer my deepest condolences. Jeff was a one-of-a-kind guy and very special. Please know that he was a dear friend to me and someone whose friendship I will always cherish deep in my heart. Thank you for sharing this amazing person with all of us. Aloha - Bonny

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Dianne Horning Posted Aug 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words❤️

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Anthony Frey posted a condolence

Monday, August 17, 2020

Dear Brennan Family, Our deepest condolences on the passing of Jeffrey. We recently connected with him again after more than 20 years through Paul Pugliese. We had a mini Mid Island Little League reunion. I was Jeffrey's Baseball coach many years ago on Staten Island. He was a fine young man. May he rest in Peace. Sincerely, Tony Frey

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Dianne Horning Posted Aug 18, 2020 at 7:01 PM

My family and I thank you for thinking of Jeff❤️

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Audry Y posted a condolence

Monday, August 17, 2020

I had the honor of working for Jeff at AB and he was an amazing person. He cared so much for his employees and made us better people. His loss will be felt by many and he will be missed. :( I will never have a better boss. Prayers to his family

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Dianne Horning Posted Aug 18, 2020 at 7:03 PM

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Mike Valenti posted a condolence

Monday, August 17, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Jeff at AB. Jeff was a great man who cared about his team and the business. We maintained contact over the past 3 years eafter he left AB and I always enjoyed our conversations. I was stunned to hear about this as I last spoke to him in March. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

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Dianne Horning Posted Aug 18, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Thank you for sharing your kind words.

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Terry McAuley posted a condolence

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Jeff (ro!) Was a quintessential "New Yorker" (from the perspective of a midwester). He enthusiastically produced more single handedly than 5 typical people. He cared about the people around him regardless of their status and he showed it. I have met few people who could handle stressful situations with more grace and wit, and of course he could take a joke or a jab like a prize fighter takes a left hook. I didn't know it at the time, but the occasions I had to drink some beers, or sometimes even sell some, with Jeff were not only some of the great highlights of my brief "career" with the greatest beer company in the history of the world, they were some of the greatest times of my life. Standing in as family during my 2007 wedding was one of the most decent and honorable things that anyone has done for me. That's the kind of generosity and kindness that lives forever. Jeff will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace my good friend! Sincerely, Terry McAuley

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Joanne Marino Murphy posted a condolence

Sunday, August 16, 2020

My cousin Jeff was a sweet, kind man. I remember he was a big sports fan. We would come for a visit and he would be glued to the TV, routing for his team to win. We had so much fun at all our family get togethers. Jeff was a wonderful son, brother and uncle, and he will be missed dearly. ❤️❤️❤️

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

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No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. A good soul ascended to heaven. Will always remember Jeff's great smile. Gone too soon. May he rest in peace. RIP Cousin Jeff <3

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Skip Crimmins posted a condolence

Sunday, August 16, 2020

We have no one special memory because all our memories of Jeff were special. We've known him since he was born and Jeff was just one of the best people we ever have known. He was greatly loved by our family and will be greatly missed. Forever in our hearts, Love Uncle Skip & Aunt Pat

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Joe Brat posted a condolence

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Is51 was where we met and we clicked our stories were alike and we laughed all the time then Port Richmond we graduated together , he had a great smile and a way about him I’ll always remember with love Joseph McBratney

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

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Heaven has gained an Angel, Jeff was not only my mentor but A dear friend. I’ll never forget and forever be grateful for being there everyday to support me and giving me strength when my Mom was hospitalized. Many memories to share, I will miss your genuine and contagious laugh, the way you only knew to make me mad but also calm me down. You left us too soon.....until then

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

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Dana posted a condolence

Saturday, August 15, 2020

A few of my favorite memories are the block party where they were swimming in the puddles in the pouring rain. Being in Palm Springs with Aunt Gloria who doesn’t like kids. When our Moms went out we decided to play hide and seek. Jeff got in the hamper and they surprised us and came back so he was trapped in there. Then, not a favorite but funny now, every game we played he had to cheat. We would get so mad and he would get that smirk and sparkle in his eyes. He will be greatly missed.

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Cheers to an amazing friend! Till we meet again.

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

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Jeff was the true meaning of friendship. Kind hearted and a true professor of life’s lessons. I was just not prepared for this one. My friend, my mentor, I will always remember you and all the fun we had in the Ironbound and Staten Island. May God Welcome you with open arms. My deepest condolences to the Brennan Family.

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