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Thomas Brennan Obituary

Brennan, Thomas M. Beloved husband of Ariceli (nee Figueroa); loving father of Guadalupe Brennan (Michael Kennedy); beloved son of the late Leo F. and Patricia A. Brennan Honan; fond grandfather of Micah; dear brother of Michael (Michele) Brennan, and Robert (Kathleen) Brennan; fond uncle of Kevin, Jack, Sarah, Hugh, and Hannah; godfather of Carlos Lopez. Member of the Valentine's Boys Club. Visitation Thursday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Funeral Services Friday 10:20 a.m. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Nativity of Our Lord Church Mass 11 a.m. Cremation Private. For service info (312)225 8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 17, 2018.

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Ernest R Prohaska

July 11, 2023

Tom its been a few years now and you have not been forgotten buddy miss the days we had together.

Ernest Prohaska

July 11, 2021

Tom miss ya buddy .

Ernest Prohaska

July 11, 2020

Tom,its been 2 years now and i often think about you.You were a good friend,and they are hard to find.You have definitely been missed.

Ernest Prohaska

July 11, 2019

Tommy would give you the shirt off his back,i miss you buddy.

Norm Brooks

September 25, 2018

Rest in power Tom, just found out about your transition, we had a lot of great times at close up 2 and then refugelive.

July 23, 2018

Sorry for your loss. May you cherish the memories of your beloved love one. Some comforting words to read is at 1
Thessalonians 4:14

Patty Price-Martin

July 19, 2018

Tom, was a good judge of people, but never judged them. He was a great observer and enjoyed life and those around him. I am so happy he found love and a family he cherished.
God Bless you Tom. You will be missed and fondly remembered.

Mary Newill

July 19, 2018

Deepest condolences to all of Tom's family. He was a good and kind friend to my brothers, cousins and myself. I will always remember his kindness to my family and the wonderful time in Mexico at the San Patricio's Well. Rest in Peace Tom.

Rondi Needler

July 19, 2018

My deepest condolences for your family's loss. I will never forget our trip to Mexico to obtain Lupe's citizenship papers. Tom's presence made the trip fun, despite all of the obstacles we had to overcome. Seems like just yesterday.

July 19, 2018

ALL of your friends from San AGUSTINILLO , Oaxaca, Mexico send their sympathies to Tom's family. He was loved here and will always be
remembered. I especially will remember him as my dear Chicago Pal. With much love, carole reedy

Teresa Almeda-Yap

July 18, 2018

Jojo and I are truly sorry for Tom's passing. We have considered him as a good friend, going back to the old Brennan's Liquors.
Unfortunately, I am out of town this week. Jojo will attend the wake on our behalf. Please relay my condolences to Ariceli and Guadalupe, Mike and Michele, Bob and Kathleen and the rest of the Brennan family.
I will keep Tom in my prayers.

Ernest Prohaska

July 18, 2018

Tommy i sure am going to miss you.You were one of the few friends i have left.I think you were one heck of a great guy,goodbye for now.

Heaven Scent

Therese Mengos

Sent Flowers

July 17, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

B. Musial

July 17, 2018

With deepest sympathy may the power ease your sorrow, give you peace, and provide much comfort for you during this most difficult time. ERJ Matthew 21:22

EL

July 17, 2018

Please except my condolences for your loss, may the whole family as well as friends of the family, find comfort in the God of all comfort who comforts us in our time of need may he be with you as well.

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