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  • Michael J. Brennan: A Celebration of Life

    Aug 14, 2020, 9:00 AM US/Eastern

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Michael J. Brennan

April 17, 1949 - August 06, 2020

We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Michael J. Brennan. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. As we plan virtual and in person gatherings, we will share details here. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.

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Click Here to View and Download the Celebration of Life for Michael J. Brennan Michael John Brennan, 71, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on August 6, 2020. He was born to the late John Brennan and Eileen Barry Brennan on April 17, 1949 in New York City. A loving father and beloved friend and community member, Michael was a lifetime New Yorker at heart. He is remembered for his love of his Irish ancestry and his devotion to...  see more
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  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper
    June 15, 2021
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    October 23, 2020
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    October 3, 2020
    Found these pictures and notes Michael had sent to me years ago showing how proud he was of his family❣️
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper added 2 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    October 3, 2020
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    September 26, 2020
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    September 26, 2020
    St Jean Baptiste Grammar School Glee Club
    E. 75th Street Manhattan 12/25/1959
    Michael 1st row- 1st angel
    Tom Blake 2nd row- 5th angel
    Best friends forever!
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    September 26, 2020
    St Jean Baptiste Grammar School Glee Club
    E. 75th Street Manhattan 12/25/1959
    Michael 1st row (3rd on left)
    Best friend Tom Blake ( 1st row 2nd on right)
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    September 25, 2020
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    September 23, 2020
  • GatheringUs Support Team
    GatheringUs Support Team:
    August 28, 2020
    From Lyle Ann Sullivan:

    Michael was my neighbor for the past two years at the Carolina Bay, Independent Living Facility in Wilmington, NC. He was one of two representatives to the administration here for the second floor residents. He would share news...  more
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    August 25, 2020
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper added 1 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 21, 2020
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan:
    August 17, 2020
    A message from Francoise Toussaint:

    Merci, Michael, pour tout ce que tu nous as donné.
    - Ta fidélité à la famille
    - Ta volonté de communiquer en français
    - Tes yeux pétillants d’humour qui filtraient ta volonté d’aller au fond des choses...  more
  • John &Assumpta Barry
    John &Assumpta Barry:
    August 17, 2020 · via iPhone
    We have great memories of Happy times in Ireland with Michael and his boys. Sincere condolences to Tim, Kevin and Maureen at this terribly sad time. Thinking about you all and especially Michael at this very sad time.
  • Tricia Dasilva
    Tricia Dasilva:
    August 17, 2020
    I had the great honor of participating in Michael's care over the course of many years as he awaited a transplant @ UNC. No matter the circumstance, he never failed to be the kindest and most considerate of men. In all our interactions he always made a...  more
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper added 2 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 15, 2020
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper added 4 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 15, 2020
  • Julie Gesuale-Kitson
    Julie Gesuale-Kitson:
    August 14, 2020
    Michael and I sang together at St. Patrick's Church in Malvern, PA. He was like my uncle, checked in with me, always gave a word of advice or laughed at my bad joke. He sat behind me and I was lucky enough to listen to him week in and week out...I loved...  more
  • Pat Thieke
    Pat Thieke:
    August 13, 2020
    Michael became my friend in 7th grade at St, Jean Baptiste parish grade school. He befriended me, and I was drawn to his brains, his freckles and his grin. What a devoted New Yorker he was, and during summer and Christmas vacations, we walked for miles,...  more
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    August 13, 2020
    Michael was very proud of his Irish Ancestry and dual citizenship.
    He spent many hours researching and locating our family in Ireland.
    This cutout of Ireland is hand made from a tree in Trinity College,Dublin ( one of his favorite places). It is...  more
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper added 1 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 13, 2020
    Michael Brennan IRISH ANCESTRY
  • Anne Nolan
    Anne Nolan:
    August 13, 2020
    The Nolans and Brennans go way back, and I have the best memories of walking in Central Park many evenings--just us kids--and then stopping for Cokes and fries at the Yankee Kitchen. Later, when I was in college, Michael seemed to me, as young as we...  more
  • John Hickey
    John Hickey:
    August 13, 2020
    Michael and I were classmates at Eymard Seminary. He was a year ahead of me and I remember his intellect, dry wit and most of all his pursuit of having fun.
    We reconnected about a year ago through the miracle of Facebook. We had many long discussions...  more
  • Philippe HENRIETTE
    Philippe HENRIETTE:
    August 13, 2020
    We have lots of memories with Mike, but we will definitely remember the Thanksgiving cook, the soccer dad and the humorous uncle. Our most sincere condolences.
    Philippe, Laurence, Elisa, Nathan
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper added 6 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 12, 2020
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper:
    August 12, 2020
    I feel so privileged growing up having Michael as my older brother. I never understood why he said he always wanted to be more like me as I was a handful, when I always wanted to be more like him.
    He was steadfast,intelligent,patient and a devoted family...  more
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan:
    August 12, 2020
    A message from Sharon Shapowal:

    Michael, 30 years ago my boss in Worldwide Regulatory Affairs, became a friend for life. What a bright, hard-working, witty man of integrity, personality and compassion for people. Way back when, Michael was chronically...  more
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan:
    August 12, 2020
    A message from Christine Toussaint:

    GRACE A TOI, MICHAEL, A PATRICIA ET PLUS TARD A TIMOTHY ET KEVIN, IL Y A EU DE BEAUX PARTAGES TOUS ENSEMBLE, LORS DE VACANCES, DE DECOUVERTES MAIS AUSSI LORS DE DISCUSSIONS PLEINES D'IDEAL.
    LE LIEN EST LA, POUR...  more
  • Jennifer Goldsmith
    Jennifer Goldsmith:
    August 12, 2020
    I worked with Michael for many years on a number of technology programs at J&J. He was one of my favorite people; deeply passionate about his work and helping others, with a dry and sometimes mischievous sense of humor. I enjoyed hearing him talk...  more
  • David Donohue
    David Donohue:
    August 12, 2020
    Michael hired me into SmithKline. Be was a very brilliant man and really loved his kids. One impactful memory I have is losing my father and Mike went out of his way to attend the services. That was really impactful as low level new starter.
  • Dimitris Agrafiotis
    Dimitris Agrafiotis:
    August 12, 2020
    Michael and I worked together at J&J for several years. He had a special place in my heart and I will miss him terribly - I will miss his intellect, his wit, his dedication, his honesty, his kindness, his resilience and, most of all, his contagious...  more
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 11, 2020
  • Maureen Brennan Cooper
    Maureen Brennan Cooper added 4 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 11, 2020
  • Richard Phillips
    Richard Phillips:
    August 11, 2020 · via mobile
    May the road rise up to meet you....R.I.P. Mike. Slàinte!
  • Frank Daurio
    Frank Daurio:
    August 11, 2020
    Michael sat next to me on my left in the St. Patrick, Malvern choir for about 15 years before he moved to North Carolina and I moved to Arizona. He had a good sense of humor and a good bass voice. He was always enthusiastic at our annual Christmas...  more
  • Katey Engel
    Katey Engel:
    August 11, 2020
    Michael was a gem. He was a loyal bass member of our St. Patrick Choir for so many years, but more than that, he was a friend. We missed him so much when he moved to N.C. He would join a small group of us on Tuesday nights after practice to have a...  more
  • Alfred D'Souza
    Alfred D'Souza added 1 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 11, 2020
  • Alfred D'Souza
    Alfred D'Souza:
    August 11, 2020
    I sang with Michael in the St. Patrick’s (Malvern, PA) Adult Choir for many years. He was a talented bass singer and soloist, and we were lucky to have him in the choir. He was a kind and helpful colleague, with a great sense of humor. I will miss...  more
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan:
    August 11, 2020
    A message from Dr. Jim McCabe:

    He was an inspiration to me. He was one of the most intelligent and dedicated patients I cared for in my 25 years of practice. He challenged me to make sure I got everything possible set up for his healthcare. He took...  more
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan added 4 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 10, 2020
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 10, 2020
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan added 3 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 10, 2020
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 10, 2020
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan added 1 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 10, 2020
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 9, 2020
  • Tim Brennan
    Tim Brennan added 2 photo(s) to the memorial Michael J. Brennan:
    August 9, 2020