Reverend Father James Edward Breen's obituary , Passed away on August 17, 2024 in Branford, Connecticut

Reverend Father James Edward Breen

June 6, 1926 - August 17, 2024 (98 years old)

Branford, Connecticut

Reverend Father James Edward Breen's obituary , Passed away on August 17, 2024 in Branford, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory

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Reverend Father James Edward Breen

June 6, 1926 - August 17, 2024 (98 years old)

Branford, Connecticut

Father James Edward Breen Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Father James Edward Breen in Branford, Connecticut, born in Bronx, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Father James left this world on August 17, 2024 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Breen and Mary O'Hare Breen; his siblings, Margaret Callahan and Jack Breen; his nephews, Wayne W. Callahan, Daniel Breen and John Callahan, Jr.; his niece Margaret Hanrahan; and his siblings-in-law, Eileen Breen and John Callahan.

He is survived by: his nieces, Lynne Clausen (Craig) of Madison, CT and Therese Breen of White Plains, NY.. He is also survived by eight great nieces and nephews and many great-great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in Rev. Breen's memory to Lincoln Hall Boy's Haven, P.O. Box 600, Route 22, Lincolndale, NY, 10540.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory



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“I knew Fr Breen at Our Lady of Fatima parish in Wilton, ct He was a great priest. He was a very kind and humble man. I loved serving with him. I know he is blessed by our lord. Dcn Tom McManus”


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St. Bridget of Ireland RC Church
278 Strawberry Hill Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

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St. Bridget of Ireland RC Church
278 Strawberry Hill Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

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