Biography
John D. Bresnahan, 87, passed away late Tuesday, July 27 at Bayview in St. Augustine, FL. He was born on January 27, 1923 in Ayreshire, Iowa. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Army and was commissioned as an officer and saw combat during World War II and Korea. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and received five Purple Hearts along with several other decorations during his service.
After the war he became a business leader in the transportation industry, eventually becoming a senior executive with PIE and later Ryder Truck Lines.
He was a devoted father and loving husband to his first wife Elaine, who preceded him in death, and to his second wife Barbara who survives him.
Other survivors include his sisters, Jule, Marilyn, and Kay, three children, six Grandchildren, three Great –grandchildren and many other family and friends.
There will be a gathering of family and friends Thursday, July 29 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Craig Funeral Home. The Memorial Mass will be Friday at 9:00 am at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
The family of John Bresnahan invite you to make a donation in him memory to any of the following charities:
SARAH Tuxis
45 Boston Street
Guilford, CT 06437
Phone: (203) 458-8532
Fax: (203)453-7717
www.sarah-tuxis.org
Autism Speaks
2 Park Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 252-8584
Fax: (212) 252-8676
www.autismspeaks.org
Wilderwood Service Dogs
1319 Tuckaleechee Trail
Maryville, TN 37803
Phone: (865) 660-0095
www.wilderwood.org
Facts
Born: January 27, 1923
Place of Birth: Ayreshire, Iowa
Death: July 27, 2010
Place of Death: Saint Augustine, Florida
Occupation: Transportation Executive
Organizations: Catholic Charities
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