Richard E. Brennan age 82 of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Ridgefield, CT, passed away December 19, 2016. He was born July 24, 1934 in Paterson, NJ to Andrew and Grace Brennan. Richard graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Paterson, NJ in 1951. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956-1958 and went on to graduate from Rutgers University in 1961. Richard enjoyed reading and especially loved being with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Andrew J. Brennan; and sister, Mary R. Brennan. Richard is survived by his wife, Lynne Brennan; his children, Andrea (Fax) Ayres, and Barry (Kristen) Brennan; grandchildren, Brennan, A.J. and Molly Ayres; and his step-grandchildren, Megan, Ryan and Katie. A Memorial Mass for Richard will take place on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 9:30 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church; 7900 Bee Ridge Rd in Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice; 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238.
