William Brennan
November 27, 1916 – August 10, 2011
William Brennan, 94, a long time resident of Westport, died in his home surrounded by his loving family on August 10, 2011. Bill’s treasured wife Jean passed away in 1995 after 47 years of marriage.Bill was born in Manchester,
CT in 1916. He served in the Army Air Corp from 1939 to 1946, primarily as an Armistice Officer and retired with the rank of Captain.
Bill spent his entire business life at Travelers Insurance Company and made many friends as he worked around the country. He started in the mailroom and retired as Regional Vice President of Group Health and Life Insurance.
Bill was an avid golfer and was a member of The Patterson Club in Fairfield for many years. He also enjoyed playing at Long Shore Club Park in Westport. He played well into his 90s and loved his time on the links with his golf partners.
Post retirement, Bill and Jean volunteered at Norwalk Hospital. Bill volunteered in the Emergency Department for almost 20 years and then the Intensive Care Unit for the last 5 years. In March of this year, he received the President’s Award in recognition of well over 10,000 hours of service to the hospital.
Bill is survived by his daughters, Jude Brennan of New York City and Colleen Brennan of Fairfield and son, Bill and Pam Brennan and their three daughters, Nicole, Mackenzie and Katie all of Fairfield.
Friends may greet the family on Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd. in Fairfield Center. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 12 noon at the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, 1045 Old Academy Rd. in Fairfield. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County: P.O. Box 489, Wilton, CT 06897.
Bill and Family –
We were very sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
While I did not have the pleasure of meeting your Dad, from this brief obituarry I sense that we would all be very lucky to live such a long and fulfilling life. I have no doubt he was a wonderful man.
I hope you have many special memories to carry you through this tough time. We’re thinking of you and wish you well.
Best Regards,
Tim, Susan and family
Bill,
Our condolences on the loss of your dad . I met him a few times and he was a neat guy with lots of energy. I’m sure he’ll be missed. I pray that the great times you shared will be a source of strength in the coming times and that the thoughts of his spirit will bring you a happy, peaceful smile every time you need one.
Sincerely,
NIck and Jen Bogannam
Bill was a legend in the Travelers Group Dept. He lives on in the memory of those that knew him. He had that wonderful gift of telling a hilarious story and making a point that would help to solve a problem.
Jude, Colleen and Billy,
It was a privilege to know your father, one I will always treasure. God bless you all.
With love and deep affection,
Ron
Colleen,
So sorry to hear of your father’s death. I know it’s a great loss,even though he had a long and wonderful life. You’ll have many memories to cherish.
Cathy Toothill
Colleen
Dear Jude. Colleen, and Billy,
I am so very sorry to hear about your father and only hope that he did not suffer in the final days of his life. What an amazing life he had. I was fortunate to know him and must say he was one of my favorite people. Our conversations were always brief but frequent. He always took time to smile and say hello during his and my days at Norwalk Hospital. I will miss him and those beautiful friendly eyes. I hope you all find comfort during this time.
Love,
Jiffy
Dear Colleen, Jude and Bill,
It was an honor and privilege to know your Dad. He has a very special place in my heart. He is part of the greatest generation ever. I will never forget those blue, sparkling eyes. May he rest in peace. I am thinking about you at this difficult time. I’m so sorry I won’t be able to be there for the funeral.
Marla
Dear Brennan Family,
Our condolences on the loss of Bill. It was an honor to have known him and to have helped him with his pool for so many years. He was a great guy with a good sense of humor. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Rick Pinto,
Rick Pinto Pools
Bill and Jean were the best and most generous of neighbors. It is the end of an era for Narrow Rocks Road. Al lof the Solovays send heartfelt sympathy to all of the Brennans.
Bill, Pam and girls, Jude and Colleen:
I will always recall Mr. Brennan with much pleasure …blue eyed and sharply dressed..in as much as my time around him was limited I found him very easy to talk with. It was evident that he enjoyed himself and held an unmistakable sense of confidence and charm. Mark yourselves as lucky.
I think of you all often and hope to see you soon.
with my fondest wishes.
scooter
Today I learned of the passing of a man who influenced my life beyond description. I held Bill at a level that very few have achieved, and he never dissappointed me. I am so sad. I will miss our occasional phone conversations and his amazing recall. He was one in a million. God will welcome him with open arms, and I will mess him very much. Don James
Dear Colleen, Jude and Billy,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I have so many fond memories of he and your Mother. They were both always so welcoming to me and I am grateful that I got to know them. I am sure your Dad, like your Mom, will be greatly missed. They were both very special. I am thinking of you all.
Bill, Colleen, & Jude,
Please accept my condolences. Your Dad was a wonderful guy who defined “laid back” and made your home along with Jean a welcoming place. I’ll always remember the many high school days spent visiting and the good times. I’m so glad I had the chance to see him again at Bill and Pam’s a couple of years ago and to share a few memories. May he rest in peace.
Tom
My sympathy and my thoughts to the family of William Brennan. He was important to many of us, and his presence will be missed by all.
Albert S. Beasley, M.D.