Joseph Breen Obituary

I am in Florence and was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Joey's death. I can only echo what my son and Ken said: I am forever grateful to Joey. After graduating from U of I, Joey and I would see each other at the Northwestern Library when he was in law school and I was in graduate school there. He knew Kenny from the guard and suggested the fix up. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Joey was always a thoughtful guy and a pleasure to see. I am so sorry about this loss. My thoughts are with you.

To the Breen family,



Though I only met Joey a couple times, I owe my life to him- he introduced my parents to each other (see Ken Levine's entry below). So without his eye for relationships I never would have been born. I am so sad to hear this news, and am very sorry for your loss.

Dearest Adrienne and family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll call you when I'm in cell range.



Fondly,



Mark and Claudia Lindstrom

Dear Adrienne, Scott and Michael:



We were deeply shocked and saddened to learn of your sudden loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you.



The Zweibels

Dear Adrienne and Family,

I was greatly saddened to hear about this tragic event. My family and I send our most heartfelt condolences.



Joey ( yes, not Joe) and I go way back- early 70's. Not a lot of people know that Joey had a long and very distinguished military career as a 6-year private in the Illinois National Guard during the Viet Nam era. Our heaviest combat duty was guarding our cars outside the North and Kedzie Armory against thieves breaking in for our tape players/radios. We had quite a few poker games in the back of the deuce and half trucks that neither of us could drive without stripping the gears.



I'll always remember Joey for fixing me up with my then future wife, Linda. The marriage didn't last forever, but my son, Dan just turned 28 and not a year goes by that I don't remind him he's here because of Joey.



My life has been impacted greatly for having known and been friends with Joey.



Shelley and I send our sincerest sympathies, our hearts are with you.



Fondly, Ken Levine

Dear Adrienne, Michael, and Scott,

We are deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved husband and father. After hearing the eulogies at his funeral, it is crystal clear that Joe left supreme legacies with Michael and Scott. Joe's warm, loving character will live on with them.

We offer our most sincere sympathy.

Jani, Steve, Ross, Marc, and Alec Harris

Dear Adrienne, I First met Joe in 1977 at a law firm he was working at.I couldn't get over what a gentle,kind,and helpful man he was.Over the years we did business on occasions.Joe was a very special person,my deepest condolences to you and your sons.

To the Breen Family: I was shocked and saddened to hear of the news of the loss of your husband and father. Joe and I did business together - he worked with some of my clients and I with some of his. But most importantly, whenever we met, he always started off the conversation about his family; news of his children; and would always show me the latest picture which he said always included his beloved dog. He was a remarkable man, and I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dana M. Mikstay

Adrienne, Michael and Scott:



I am greatly shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I haven't seen Joe in 10 years since working with him at Pretzel, but I will always remember what a kind, generous and soft-spoken man he was.



The Wasilewski family sends their sympathies --

Michael, Tracey, Stephen & Sarah

To the Breen family:



My heart is broken upon hearing the tragic news of your husband and father. We are thinking of you and know how devasting this is for you. Please know that our prayers are with you.



Sharon & David Duberstein

Dearest Andrienne,

My heart goes out to you and your family on the tragic loss of beloved husband. May your loving memories and the comfort of your loved ones help you through this most difficult time.

You are in my thoughts.

Love,

Franci

Adrienne, Michael, Scott-



Allow me to express my most sincere condolences to you and the extended family. Joe was an inspiration to us all. I was shocked to hear the news and grieve with you, be it from several miles away. Much love-

Dear Adrienne,



I was absolutely heartbroken to hear about Joe's death. I will always remember him with the deepest affection as one of my all-time favorite friends. Please accept my deepest, deepest sympathy. The world is a much sadder place without Joe in it.



Arlene Hirsch

Dear Adrienne, Michael & Scott,

I grieve for your loss and worked with Joe here at the firm for the past 6 years. Not a day went by where he didn't share a kind word with me and in knowing him, he shared his love for you, his family. You were his joy in life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Adrienne, Michael, and Scott:



Words cannot express the pain and sorrow that we have been feeling since learning of Joe's passing. He was undoubtedly one of the most beloved people on earth, and we hope that his enduring love for you will help you during these trying times. We will be praying for all of you.



Craig, Lori, Jonah and Ellie Gertz

Dear Adrienne, Scott and Michael,



Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved husband and father. Our sympathy is with all of you. We all send our love, strength and comfort to you now.

Our deepest condolences,



Sandy, Corey and Amy Stricker

Dear Adrienne, Michael and Scott,



Our thoughts are with you always and

please know that you are like family to us. If there is anything we can ever do please know we are here for you.



With Love,

Lois, David, Daniel and Gabi

Dear Adrienne, Michael, and Scott,

Our family is so deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved husband and father. Our heartfelt sympathy is with all of you. Jeremy and Adam send Timberlane love and strength along with all our wishes for peace and comfort to you now. You are each a living tribute to the unique and special man Joe will be remembered as.

Our condolences,

The Silver Family

Adrienne,Michael,Scott

We are so deeply saddened to hear about Joe. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.We know how much he will be missed.



the Winers

Joe is at the very top of my list as being one of the kindest human beings I have had the privilege to know.

Adrienne, the match that you and Joe made was such a beautiful thing to have witnessed. I'll pray for you and your boys.

Adrienne,

I am so sorry to hear about Joe. I want to go to the funeral but I am leaving tomorrow morning to see Scott in Colorado. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Love,

Robin

Dear Adrienne, Michael and Scott; I was so saddened to read about Joe. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts. Carole Shulman Travel Duet

Dear Adrienne, Michael & Scott,



We are so sorry for the tragedy that has been thrust upon your wonderful family. If there is anything we can do to help, please do not hesitate.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Love,



The Elias Family

We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and your family at this time. God bless each of you and Joseph.



Jordan Handler's parents

Dear Breeno,

My thoughts are with you always and I wish I could be there to comfort you during this hard time. Best wishes to you and your family. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Thinking of you xoxo Love, Jessica Portugal

Dear Scott,

We are all so sorry to hear about the news. We send our love from Eagle River and we are always thinking about you. We are here for you. Missing you. Love always,

Alex, Nina, and Alli

To Adrienne, Michael, and Scotty: With greatest sympathy, we are sorry for your loss. You and he are in our prayers.

Dear All,



It is with great sadness that I sign this guest book. My heart is breaking for your loss, and I wish you the greatest courage and peace in dealing with such a tragic loss. My deepest sympathies go out to each and every one of you.



Regards,

Leah Kimmelman

My deepest sympathy to the family of Joseph Breen. I was a co-worker of Joe's when he was at Pretzel. I found him to be one of the nicest people around. He will truly be missed. I will keep you and the family in my prayers.