John M. Brennan

John "Jack" Brennan of Hillsdale & Mantoloking NJ, formerly of Dumont & Edgewater, NJ died of complications from surgery on February 5th, 2021. He graduated from Dumont High School and served as a Captain of Independent Hose Co #1 and Secretary to the Board of Fire Officers for the Dumont Fire Department. He rose to the rank of First Sergeant of both the 35TH and 65TH Construction Battalion, USAR. He was President of the Bay View Shores Homeowners Association and Vice President and Treasurer of the Federation of Beaches Association, Brick Township. He retired as a Labor Relations Manager for NJ Bell-Bell Atlantic-Verizon after 38 years of service. Jack served as the Chairman of the Board of the Association of the BellTel Retirees Inc. and as acting President of Protectseniors.org, working to protect and enhance the pension benefits of retirees. He was active in the Telephone Pioneers-HKK-ENG-HUDSON Life Member Group.

Jack always enjoyed helping others, was an accomplished chef and enjoyed cooking with the love of his life, Annamae. He is survived by wife Annamae, daughters Sharon Slutzky, Tracy Lee Brennan and son in law Paul Conte. He was a proud grandfather to Cole, Alex, Isabella & Julian and loved being surrounded by his family every Summer at the Jersey Shore. He is predeceased by daughter Tara, whom he missed enormously. He was a wonderful Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend & Neighbor.

There will be a private family service due to the current pandemic and future plans for a memorial service when friends and loved ones can be welcomed safely. Donations in John Brennan's name may be sent to: The Association of BellTel Retirees Inc., P.O. Box 33, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724