Obituary of Mary Brennan

Mary F. Brennan A registered nurse and homemaker. Mary F. Brennan (nee Beirne) 86, passed away at her Bernardsville, N.J. home on Aug 01, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, following a valiant battle with cancer. Memorial Visitation will be held at Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 South Finley Ave., Basking Ridge from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on August 6, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Bernardsville, at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Basking Ridge, N.J. Mary was born and raised in Orange, N.J. She graduated from Immaculata High School in Montclair and was a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Paterson. She continued to work in the operating room at St. Joseph's until she met and married her husband, David J. Brennan of 62 years. She is survived by her devoted children, Kathleen Moke and her husband, Thomas, of Chester, N.J.; Maureen Brennan of Basking Ridge, Michael Brennan and his wife, Susan, of Branchburg. She was predeceased by her son, David J. Brennan, Jr. Mary will be missed by her nine grandchildren; Sharon, Laura, and Thomas Moke; Peter Brennan Marcano; Kathryn and McKenna Brennan; Cassie, Karissa, and Karlie Brennan; and three great grandchildren, Brennan and Corena Owens, and Emma Aileen Sofield. Mary was president of the PTA of St. Elizabeth School in Bernardsville and served on the Parish Council of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. She was an active member in the school and parish for many years. Mary loved to travel and enjoyed family shore vacations. She did private duty nursing after her children were raised and was well respected among her peers for her nursing care. Donations may be made to the St. Elizabeth School in Bernardsville, NJ and/or The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills, Hospice Division. For further information please contact Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home at 908-766-0250, or to light an online condolece candle please visit our website at www.gcfuneralhome.com