OBITUARY
James Papa Jim Patrick Brennan
August 13, 1941 – October 21, 2011
James Patrick Brennan, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in Nashville. A native of St. Louis, he was a resident of Wallingford, CT for 27 years before moving to Chattanooga. He was a graduate of University of Indiana where he received his PhD in Chemistry. He was of the Catholic faith and was a Senior Consulting Scientist with Arch Chemicals for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Patti Brennan; three sons, Brian and wife Liz, Chris and wife Jana and Jay and fiancé Heather. Papa Jim is also survived by four grandchildren, Katie, Cassie, Erin and Sean; sister, Mary Ann Venegoni. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Road.
Services
- Funeral Service Monday, October 24, 2011
REMEMBERING
James Papa Jim Patrick Brennan
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RECEIVE UPDATESDavid Heumann
November 8, 2011
Dear Mrs. Brennan and family,
I met Jim through the NSF Drinking Water Addities Joint Committee where I also serve. He was a constant source of stimulation to my thinking, and often a brake on some of my wilder ideas. Jim was always trying to focus us on the facts and the practicality of our endeavors. For any idea I had, I could always obtain a frank, informed and realistic assessment from him. This gave me confidence to do more than I might otherwise have attempted. I valued his presence in the committee and task group meetings, but also at dinner discussions on all topics afterwards when we were in Ann Arbor. He was the whole person, and I shall miss him greatly. My thoughts go out to you.
Pat Flaherty
October 28, 2011
Dear Patti, Brian, Chris and Jay,
All of us here at the Alpharetta Innovation Center that had the distinct pleasure of knowing Jim were very saddened to hear of his passing. Many of us go back to the Olin R&D days in New Haven, when we were all just embarking on our careers. As a mere technician in those days, I learned early on that Dr. J. was one of the most talented, supportive, and giving scientist that Olin or anybody else had to offer (and after 35 years in the business, I can say that I've met only a few more people that would fall into that category). Our fondest memories of Jim, naturally, would have to be on (or around) the golf course. Jim had a very deliberate style of play in those early days that drove many of the impatient young pups crazy (ok, I was one of them). But once the Very Big Easy finally finished his round, there was absolutely no one in the club house that could even come close in his ability to tell those entertaining stories. I smile even now just thinking about him. May your memories of Jim also provide you with comfort during this sad time.
Pat Flaherty
October 27, 2011
Dear Patti, Brian, Chris and Jay,
I am sorry for your loss.
I've known Jim for the length of our careers as we started with Olin at around the same time. We shared many a laugh and enjoyed time together on the golf course.
I will remember Jim for his intelligence, quick wit and the laughter he would bring to any gathering.
May fond memories of Jim provide you with comfort.
Gary Schifilliti
Enloe West
October 27, 2011
I will miss jim very much. He treated me the best of anyone I ever worked for. I told him not long ago that he wasn't just a coworker but I considered him a friend and family also. I know I hadn't worked with or known him as long as a lot of people but he left a real mark on my life.It just won't be the same here without him asking me "are we having fun yet?"
Enloe West
Bernard LEROY
October 25, 2011
Dear Mrs Brennan and Family, I was so sad hearing about Jim's passing away. I wish to extend my condolences to you for the loss of Jim. We will miss his ligthening advices and a friendly relationship.
May God welcome Jim's soul in his brigthness for ever!
Rodrigo Ibarra
October 25, 2011
Dear Mrs. Brennan and Family,
My most sincere condolences to all of you. Jim was agreat co-worker and great scientist. I learned a lot from him and admired him.
Sincerely
Rodrigo Ibarra (Arch Mexico)
Eric BOUTELOUP
October 25, 2011
Dear Mrs Brennan and family members. It was really a very bad news for me to read about the passing of Jim last Friday. I had been knowing Jim since my begining for OLIN in 1992 and I had been having a strong respect for him as per both his chemistry knowledge and his personnality. Let me here tell his familly my Deepest Sympathy.
Eric Bouteloup, Arch Chemicals - Amboise - FRANCE
Xavier FRANCESCAT
October 25, 2011
All my condolences to Members of Jim's family. Jim was really a wonderful colleague, with always some good advices.
Kindly regards,
Xavier FRANCESCAT - Quality Manager Arch France
Qin Zhang
October 25, 2011
Dear Mrs. Brennan and Family, Jim is a not only a loyalty and good employee of Arch ,but also a very nice and kind elder. I will keep Jim in my mind .
I will remmber his smile forever.
Zhang qin ( Shanghai, China)
Mary Woody
October 24, 2011
Although I did not work directly with Jim (he worked downstairs, I work upstairs) we did have regular interaction. I always found him to be a very kind, considerate person. I know you and your family will miss him very much.
Mary Woody (Arch Chemicals-Charleston, TN)
Gregg Neuendorf
October 24, 2011
Dear Patti and family. I was so sad to hear of Jim's passing. We talked just a couple weeks ago of plans at work. We worked together for over 30 years and I will keep many fond memories. When Jim came to Charleston we had to talk about shaving his beard. We figured out a way to avoid it. We will continue on with many of his projects, J3(r), briquettes, all of our tablet feeders, but it won't quite be the same. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. God bless you all.
Ann Boyd
October 24, 2011
Dear Patti, Brian, Chris, Jay and all of Jim's family, I am so very saddened to hear about Jim's passing. My sincere and deepest sympathy to all of you. I met Jim many years ago when he came to Charleston and will always remember how brillant he was and will remember that he was one of the three J's. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Ann Boyd, Charleston, TN
Nansy Grill
October 24, 2011
Dear Mrs. Brennan and family,
We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all in this time of loss. Dr. Brennan will be missed.
October 24, 2011
Dearest Patti and Family:
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of one of our dearest friends. I still remember the days in Naperville, IL when you and Jim along with Celia were looking to move hear. Oh what fond memeories we had with that. Also what great fun we always had over the past 37 years. I had just spoken to Jim about 3 weeks ago and he told me that he was ready to come back to work soon. I will miss Jim all the rest of the days of my life. Not to worry though Patti; Celia will look after him in Heaven and keep him safe with no more pain and suffering.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Terry, Melissa and Chrissie St. Germain - Arch Chemicals, Naperville, IL.
Sanjay Kelkar
October 23, 2011
Dear Mrs. Brennan and family members, So sad to hear about Dr. Brennan. Though I have met him only once, I am glad I had an opportunity to meet a wonderful person. He will surely be missed....Sanjay Kelkar, Arch Chemicals India.
Carolyn Cassani Ring
October 23, 2011
My friend Patti, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your beloved Jim. Please know that you all will be kept in prayer. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to meet him, but know he was the love of your life and will be missed by all.
Alfredo J Rios-Sanchez
October 23, 2011
Dear Mrs. Brennan and Family
We wish to extend our condolences to you Patti and all the family for the loss of your dearest husband Jim.
We remember him very well in our mutual business meetings and calls in Mexico, City, Atlanta, Charleston, Stamford and Norwalk along 35 years of working together in various assignments. He was a superb gentleman, a great scientist, a unique inventor and an unforgettable friend.
I will never forget the great moments lived and the many familiar stories shared together.
Please receive our deepest sympathies, rest in peace Dr. James Patrick Brennan.
With our love and prayers
Susana and Alfredo J Rios-Sanchez
Mexico, City
Arch Quimica
Bea Pomeraniec
October 22, 2011
Dear Patti, Brian, Chris and Jay,
I was so sad to hear of Jim's passing. We spoke only a month ago. I will miss him so much, he was a dear friend and co-worker and greatly admired by all. My most sincere condolences to the entire family at this sad time. Sincerely,
Ronald Dotson
October 22, 2011
Dear Patti, Brian, Chris and Jay I was sad to learn about the passing of Jim yesterday, and deeply sorry for you all at this time.
Jim was a colorful person, as you know, full of ideas and fun to work with as he made many contributions to ARCH and OLIN Chemicals during his long career. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and worked with him.
Sincerely,
Ronald L. Dotson, Consultant with ARCH
Dave & Joan Rivers
October 22, 2011
Dear Patti, Brian, Chris & Jay
We extend our deepest sympathy & sorrow for the loss of a wonderfull person. Jim was a close friend of ours & our family as they were growing up in Wallingford Ct. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Jim's death
Peace, Prayers and Blessings
Dave & Joan Rivers
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