Celebrating the life of
Thomas E. Brennan. Jr.
October 10, 1932 - March 06, 2013
Thomas Edward Brennan, Jr. - Savannah
SAVANNAH - Thomas Edward Brennan, Jr. died peacefully in his home on March 6, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a friend and mentor to many.
Tom was born on October 10, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Mary Brady and Thomas Edward Brennan Sr. He attended Catholic schools in Milwaukee and graduated from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama with a degree in English and Philosophy.
On October 6, 1956, Tom married his beloved wife, Agnes Markwalter of Augusta, Georgia. After a wonderful 2 year tour of duty in Germany, Tom and Agnes moved to Savannah where they raised their family and made many lifelong friends. Tom was the co-owner and operator of Hertz Rent-A-Car Savannah and was very grateful for his wonderful employees who helped make it a successful business. He was a hard worker but was known on occasion to play a round of golf or a hand of gin rummy.
Tom was predeceased by his wife Agnes who died November 1, 2012. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister and brother in law, Sally and Curt Morsell, his stepmother Katherine Brennan, and special cousin Fr, Jimmy Hoff along with numerous members of his wife's strong and loving family.
Tom is survived by his 8 children and their spouses: Mary and Liam Collins, Julie and Andrew Purkey, Tom and Jane Brennan, Sally and Brian Kennedy, Philip Brennan, Joe and Michelle Brennan, Peter and Anna Brennan, and Agnes and Pete Law. He is also survived by his 27 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all whom he loved dearly.
In addition he is survived by his sister and brother in law Libby and Dick Weinberg of Carpinteria, CA, his wife's family: Jack and Marcelene Markwalter, Mary Gambill, Jane Eubanks, and Louise Wright all of Augusta, Georgia and his many nieces and nephews. This large and loving family brought Tom great joy throughout his life.
The Brennan family would like to thank all those who have assisted Tom during these last few months of illness, especially Dr. Doug Hanzel and his caring nurse Tonja McLeod of Spanish Oaks Hospice. They would also like to thank the priests and nuns of St. James Catholic Church present and past for their kindness to Tom and his family.
The visitation will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Friday, March 8th at 4:30 followed by a Rosary at 5:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 1:00 also at St. James Catholic Church with burial to follow at the Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Social Apostolate of Savannah, 502 East Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401.
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My condolences on the loss of your Dad. He and Agnes raised a wonderful, loving family. I am glad to have known them both during your time in Mayfair. Mo Farrell
- Maureen Eason, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for the family of Tom Brennan and your great loss of both Agnes and Tom. Tom was very special, a person of the highest character, one so very devoted to his family and so genuine in his friendship to others and always unselfish and giving.I have such wonderful lifetime memories of him from the Savannah Golf Club and his competiveness and great talent and his reach-out to me as a very young person.His presence always brought joy to those around him. Tom will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to be blessed by his friendship.
- Billy Espy, Atlanta, GA
Philip- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, with the loss of your father. Chuck and Ann Frankhauser
- The Frankhausers, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
- Anne Purkey Naffziger, Moraga, CA
On behalf of the entire Leon family, especially my grandfather, George, who worked for Mr. Brennan for many years, we send our condolences. Wishing you all peace and comfort in knowing that your parents are together again.
- Jessica Leon Brack, Tampa, FL
our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tina Cooney&Family Hiawassee Ga
- TINA COONEY, pembroke, GA
Very sorry to hear of your most recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fifty years ago as a Savannah teenager, I walked the fairways of the SGC watching your father play, hoping some day to be the quality sportsman that to me he was.
- Frank Barragan III, Fayetteville, NC
Very sorry to hear of your most recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fifty years ago as a Savannah teenager, I walked the fairways of the SGC watching your father play, hoping some day to be the quality sportsman that to me he was.
- Frank Barragan III, Fayetteville, NC
Very sorry to hear of your most recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fifty years ago as a Savannah teenager, I walked the fairways of the SGC watching your father play, hoping some day to be the quality sportsman that to me he was.
- Frank Barragan III, Fayetteville, NC
I learned alot working with your dad all those years,humility,compassion,and mainly how to treat people,there will never be a better boss than Tom was. Renee and I will miss him very much.
- Frank and Renee Butler, Port Wentworth, GA
We hold you all in our hearts and prayers today and always in remembrance of our departed loved ones. Love, the Head Family Nancy, Gary, Tim and THomas
- Nancy & Gary Head, Guyton, GA
What a Long Strange Trip it's Been' We'll never forget Tom wanting that T Shirt which we sent from Oregon. Tom enriched the lives of all who knew him. We will miss him but the compassion he had for others will live on.
- Tom and Nancy English, Eugene, OR
Our prayers are with you.
- Joe & Jane Greever, Pooler, GA
Dear Brennan and Kennedy families, We are sorry to learn of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure all your wonderful memories. God bless, Joan and Bob Hug
- Joan and Bob Hug, Memphis, TN
To such an amazing and faith-filled family...Your parents are back together again...now both looking over all of you with God's peace and love. All we can do is believe that someday soon we will be back together again with those we love! May God continue to give all of you what you need in the days ahead. Hugs and prayers for each of you.... Kelly, Alex, Matthew & Andrew Hunt
- Kelly Kilpatrick Hunt, Savannah, GA
Dear Phillip and Family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May God comfort you and the Holy Spirit give you strength. -Pat Smith
- Pat Smith, Lake Mary, FL
He was a fine man. May Almighty God rest his soul. Will remember him at the Altar & in prayer.
- Fr. Daniel McCaffrey, Oklahoma City, OK
Sally, I am so sorry to hear about your father. Our prayers are with you & your family. Betty Ann & Chris Di Silvestro
- Betty Ann Di Silvestro, Savannah, GA
Tom Brennan was a Class Act. There has never been a more caring and thoughtful person. He and Agnes raised a family of truely great children who will carry their legacy forward. Tom will forever walk the fairways of Heaven.
- Fred & Beth Elmgren, Savannah, GA
Brian, Sally and Family, Sending our sympathy and prayers to you all at this difficult time. May the good Lord hold your father/grandfather close. Frank and Deb
- Frank and Deb Antosca, Savannah, GA
Phillip, I was so sorry to hear of your family's loss and wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers....all of you. Right now it is hard to imagine, but your dad is all around, you haven't lost him. Just look in the eyes of your family, their smiles, their personalities.....there is some of your dad in all of you and in a while, you will see that. I hope that you will all remember the good times and the things that are special to each of you. Just know that he loved you and would want you all to get through this with all of the love that he passed on to you through the years. I wish you all the best and hugs and prayers are there for you. You will remember me from Skidaway Island Properties and selling my mother's land.
- Deborah Hall, Savannah, GA
Our hearts go out to all of you. I will remember a lot of things about your Dad. Most of all, he was one of the kindest people God ever put on earth. Rest in peace 'Yank'.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, Savannah, GA
God bless the Brennan family truly one great man will be solely miss.he was a true friend and A PRINCE OF A GUY.he will leave a legacy for his family to enjoy for years to come.
- mike cohen, sav, GA
Dear entire Family, There has been so much suffering and pain for all of you in losing Agnes and Tom so close to each other.There has also been a wonderful outpouring of love from all of you to them and to each other.The neighborhood has been great for almost 40 years for the Brennans and us.Remember all the happy times.You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Brennans and Kennedys, After listening to Sally's description of Mr Brennan's holy death,we praise the Lord for his Mercy and Love and pray for the repose of his soul, for peace in your hearts, and Hope in eternal life in Heaven. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
- Juan Carlos and Sonia Carbonell and Family, Benicia, CA
My condolences on the loss of your Dad. He and Agnes raised a wonderful, loving family. I am glad to have known them both during your time in Mayfair. Mo Farrell
- Maureen Eason, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for the family of Tom Brennan and your great loss of both Agnes and Tom. Tom was very special, a person of the highest character, one so very devoted to his family and so genuine in his friendship to others and always unselfish and giving.I have such wonderful lifetime memories of him from the Savannah Golf Club and his competiveness and great talent and his reach-out to me as a very young person.His presence always brought joy to those around him. Tom will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to be blessed by his friendship.
- Billy Espy, Atlanta, GA
Philip- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, with the loss of your father. Chuck and Ann Frankhauser
- The Frankhausers, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
- Anne Purkey Naffziger, Moraga, CA
On behalf of the entire Leon family, especially my grandfather, George, who worked for Mr. Brennan for many years, we send our condolences. Wishing you all peace and comfort in knowing that your parents are together again.
- Jessica Leon Brack, Tampa, FL
our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tina Cooney&Family Hiawassee Ga
- TINA COONEY, pembroke, GA
Very sorry to hear of your most recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fifty years ago as a Savannah teenager, I walked the fairways of the SGC watching your father play, hoping some day to be the quality sportsman that to me he was.
- Frank Barragan III, Fayetteville, NC
Very sorry to hear of your most recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fifty years ago as a Savannah teenager, I walked the fairways of the SGC watching your father play, hoping some day to be the quality sportsman that to me he was.
- Frank Barragan III, Fayetteville, NC
Very sorry to hear of your most recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fifty years ago as a Savannah teenager, I walked the fairways of the SGC watching your father play, hoping some day to be the quality sportsman that to me he was.
- Frank Barragan III, Fayetteville, NC
I learned alot working with your dad all those years,humility,compassion,and mainly how to treat people,there will never be a better boss than Tom was. Renee and I will miss him very much.
- Frank and Renee Butler, Port Wentworth, GA
We hold you all in our hearts and prayers today and always in remembrance of our departed loved ones. Love, the Head Family Nancy, Gary, Tim and THomas
- Nancy & Gary Head, Guyton, GA
What a Long Strange Trip it's Been' We'll never forget Tom wanting that T Shirt which we sent from Oregon. Tom enriched the lives of all who knew him. We will miss him but the compassion he had for others will live on.
- Tom and Nancy English, Eugene, OR
Our prayers are with you.
- Joe & Jane Greever, Pooler, GA
Dear Brennan and Kennedy families, We are sorry to learn of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure all your wonderful memories. God bless, Joan and Bob Hug
- Joan and Bob Hug, Memphis, TN
To such an amazing and faith-filled family...Your parents are back together again...now both looking over all of you with God's peace and love. All we can do is believe that someday soon we will be back together again with those we love! May God continue to give all of you what you need in the days ahead. Hugs and prayers for each of you.... Kelly, Alex, Matthew & Andrew Hunt
- Kelly Kilpatrick Hunt, Savannah, GA
Dear Phillip and Family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May God comfort you and the Holy Spirit give you strength. -Pat Smith
- Pat Smith, Lake Mary, FL
He was a fine man. May Almighty God rest his soul. Will remember him at the Altar & in prayer.
- Fr. Daniel McCaffrey, Oklahoma City, OK
Sally, I am so sorry to hear about your father. Our prayers are with you & your family. Betty Ann & Chris Di Silvestro
- Betty Ann Di Silvestro, Savannah, GA
Tom Brennan was a Class Act. There has never been a more caring and thoughtful person. He and Agnes raised a family of truely great children who will carry their legacy forward. Tom will forever walk the fairways of Heaven.
- Fred & Beth Elmgren, Savannah, GA
Brian, Sally and Family, Sending our sympathy and prayers to you all at this difficult time. May the good Lord hold your father/grandfather close. Frank and Deb
- Frank and Deb Antosca, Savannah, GA
Phillip, I was so sorry to hear of your family's loss and wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers....all of you. Right now it is hard to imagine, but your dad is all around, you haven't lost him. Just look in the eyes of your family, their smiles, their personalities.....there is some of your dad in all of you and in a while, you will see that. I hope that you will all remember the good times and the things that are special to each of you. Just know that he loved you and would want you all to get through this with all of the love that he passed on to you through the years. I wish you all the best and hugs and prayers are there for you. You will remember me from Skidaway Island Properties and selling my mother's land.
- Deborah Hall, Savannah, GA
Our hearts go out to all of you. I will remember a lot of things about your Dad. Most of all, he was one of the kindest people God ever put on earth. Rest in peace 'Yank'.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, Savannah, GA
God bless the Brennan family truly one great man will be solely miss.he was a true friend and A PRINCE OF A GUY.he will leave a legacy for his family to enjoy for years to come.
- mike cohen, sav, GA
Dear entire Family, There has been so much suffering and pain for all of you in losing Agnes and Tom so close to each other.There has also been a wonderful outpouring of love from all of you to them and to each other.The neighborhood has been great for almost 40 years for the Brennans and us.Remember all the happy times.You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Brennans and Kennedys, After listening to Sally's description of Mr Brennan's holy death,we praise the Lord for his Mercy and Love and pray for the repose of his soul, for peace in your hearts, and Hope in eternal life in Heaven. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
- Juan Carlos and Sonia Carbonell and Family, Benicia, CA
Services under the direction of:
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