Edward T. Brennan

Edward T. Brennan, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 after a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Ed was born on October 19, 1937 and was the youngest of five children born to George and Elizabeth (nee Ryan) Brennan. He grew up in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood, and graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1955. He enlisted in the US Army in 1956, and was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division until 1958. On May 14, 1960 he married Margaret M. Corbett and the couple settled on Staten Island, NY. While supporting a growing family, Ed worked full time and attended evening classes, ultimately earning a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the City College of New York and a Master of Business Administration from Wagner College. He then entered a long career in federal service, first with the General Services Administration in New York, then later with the US State Department in Washington, DC. He traveled all over the world auditing construction projects for the State Department. He and Margaret divorced in 1987. Ed married Yvonne Henriquez in Alexandria, VA on April 28, 1989. The couple moved to central Florida in 1996 when Ed retired from the State Department, although he quickly returned to work for Orange and Seminole Counties and Campus Crusade for Christ as an auditor. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and using his quick wit to make people laugh. Ed loved Irish music and singing Irish folk songs, and fulfilled a lifelong dream when he and Yvonne visited Ireland in 2018. He also enjoyed golfing and doing charitable work through his church, Faith Harvest Worship Center. He and Yvonne helped start the Faith Harvest Christian Academy in Kissimmee and a sister school in Ecuador. In his spare time, Ed served as a math tutor. He loved dogs and often contributed to the Humane Society. In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by four children: Edward T. Brennan, Jr., Mary Beth (Tom) DeCataldo, Michael J. (Diane) Brennan and Theresa (Michael) Parker; nine grandchildren: Thomas (Cara) DeCataldo, Jr. Esq., Elizabeth (Brian) Kopnicki, Daniel DeCataldo, Kathryn DeCataldo, Michael C. Brennan, Riley Brennan, Bridget Brennan, John Parker and Marie Parker, as well as four great grandchildren: Lana, Wesley and Luke DeCataldo and Lila Rose Kopnicki. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings: George Brennan, Jr., Helen (Matt) Dowd, Richard Brennan and Michael Brennan. A memorial celebration of Ed’s life is planned for October 21, 2023 at FHWC at 11:00 AM. The family will announce more details as they become available. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Faith Harvest Christian Academy (1537 Mill Slough Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34744) in honor of Edward T. Brennan are greatly appreciated.

Edward T. Brennan

October 19, 1937 - May 31, 2023