Fred W. Breslin
January 12, 1928 ~ November 1, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. Alyosius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, with Fr. John Barry officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM by Fr. John Mattingly.
Fred W. Breslin, 81 of Leonardtown, MD and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died November 1, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born January 12, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late William Joseph and Violet Christiana Breslin. He was the loving husband of Anne M. Breslin whom he married on October 10, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA. He is also survived by his children; Patrick Breslin of Pennington, NJ, Michael Breslin of Woodbine, MD, Tom Breslin of Leonardtown, MD, Margaret Dunn of Troy, NY, Bill Breslin of California, MD, Nancy Powdrill of Leonardtown, MD and Joanne Jones of Leonardtown, MD, thirteen grandchildren as well as his sisters Eileen Babel of Ocean City, NJ and Alice McCaffery of Berlin, NJ. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kathy Easom and his sister Anna Marie “Billie” Kogut. A graduate of North Catholic High School of Philadelphia “Class of 1945”, Fred attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and graduated in May of 1952 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacology. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1958 and was a Pharmacist for St. Mary’s Pharmacy in Leonardtown for 37 years, retiring in August of 1989. He served in the U.S. Army from January 21, 1946 to July 20, 1947. Fred belonged to the Birthright of Southern Maryland organization and the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed fishing, playing poker with his sons and watching football. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM by Fr. John Mattingly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Barry officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be Pat Breslin, Michael Breslin, Tom Breslin, Bill Breslin, Tom Jones and Jim Easom. Contributions may be made to Birthright of Southern Maryland, Inc. P.O. Box 633, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Dear Breslin Family, I am very saddened by your loss. Fred was a great man and a wonderful boss. I still remeber him walking to work almost every day and then when he retired he would still be walking every day. He is at peace now and I am sure Cathy was gald to see him and welcome him home. Take care and God Bless. Love, Michelle Merson-Bekel”
“We wish to express our sincere sympathies to all of the Breslin Family on the loss of your Dad. He was always a kind and gentle person from the days we first met him 45 years ago. Whether at the Pharmacy or at our schools or in Church he was always happy! Our loss is Heaven’s gain and he surely was met with open arms by your Mom and Sister. God Bless you all and give you the strength and comfort in knowing your Dad is in a very happy place with those he loves! “
“Billy and family Just letting you know that we are thinking of you and your family. We know this is not an easy time. Just know we are thinking of you and pray you remember good times. We send love and prayers your way.”
“Nancy, We’re so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. “
“Nancy, my condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the life of your father…God Bless!”
“Nancy and family, we were so very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.”
“Nancy and Family, So sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.”
“Nancy and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Father. My prayers are with you.”
“Joanne, Tommy Jones Sharing your sorrow, at such a time there isn’t much that anyone can say, but many thoughts and prayers go out to you and the Breslin family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will always have your cherished memories and your faith to help you through these difficult times. Sorry we live so far away and won’t be there to attend any of the services and offer our condolences in person. May God bless the Breslin family. Love Aunt Doris & Uncle Skip Jones “
“Pat and family, I was truly sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. My sincere sympathies.”
“To the Breslin family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Mr. Breslin used to work with my grandmother, Margaret Alvey at St. Mary’s Pharmacy many years ago. That was a wonderful generation. Who is truly missed.”
“To The Breslin Family, My Mother Celeste recalls the many hours that she and your Dad worked together at St. Mary’s Pharmacy. God Bless all of the Breslin Family in this most difficult time. May he rest in peace and God Bless you all. “
“Dear Breslin Family, I was truly saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Years have passed by, but I hold truly fond memories of him and your family growing up. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold those precious memories close to your hearts.”
“Billy, Kristen and the entire Breslin family … Our thoughts are with you and your family … know that we will be there in spirit … stay strong and we love you. oxoxoxox”
“Tom and Family…We are so sorry to hear about your dad…Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Tom and Family,We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Dear Mike and Family, I am sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. He was a very nice man and reading of his passing took me back to Father Andrew White and living in the Leonardtown area. May his memories give you peace.”
“Tom and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“To the Breslin Family. We were sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Please accept our condolences and prayers in this difficult time. Francis and Dottie Russell “
“Tom, I am so sorry to here about your Dad. I will keep you & your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything during this difficult time.”
“Nancy and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Fred’s & Anne’s children: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I grew up next door to your family and your father was was a very warm, giving, thoughtful and funny adult for the awkward teenage boy I was then. He taught me to shoot pool, let me and my friends spend hours on end in your basement playing pool on your grandfather’s table, gave me my 1st job painting your house, was my boss at St. Mary’s Pharmacy and even entertained me with his ukulele playing on occasions. As I grew up and became an adult and father myself, I have often recounted his generosity and used it as a model for caring and giving back to your community. I think you were truly blessed to have him as your father, my sincerest sympathy for your loss.”
“Pat, Mike, Tom, Marge, Bill, Nancy and Joanne. I just read about your father’s death in the paper tonight and I can’t tell you how sorry I am. This just brings back so many memories of growing up, babysitting and spending many happy times together. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Much love, Mary Helen”
“Billy and family, we want to send our sincere condolences to you all. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories you have.”
“Nancy, Paul and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your father will be remembered not only for the person he was, but also for his gift to the world–you and your siblings. Take care and God Bless. xo”
“Billy, Tommy, Nancy, and family, I am sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I hope these past and next few days provide the time your family needs together. These kinds of things really suck, and there’s nothing but time that will help get you through this. There’s nothing I can say about thoughts or prayers that can help how this all feels. I wish I could. Take care of each other.”
“Tom & Margaret – I am sorry to hear about your Dad. I recently lost my Mom and know how you are feeling. Just remember the good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Tom, sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. May ya’ll find peace in your memories of your dad.”
“Joanne and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If you need anything please let me know.”
“So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and keep you near always.”
“Joanne, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will pray for you during this hard time. May you be comforted that you will see him again in Heaven. Call me some time and we can share our hearts feeling (301) 373-8559.”
“Billy And Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Your Father was a good man and will be missed in our community.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Billy and Tommy I am sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.”
“To the Breslin Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you … the Lowe Family”
“Billy, Tommy, & Family ~ I’m so very sorry to hear this news. It’s never easy & only time & loving memories can heal. Keep faithfilled in knowing that he’s with you wherever you may be & hear his voice of wisdom with everything you do. God Bless.”
“I share your sorrow and offer my sincere condolences to your entire family. My prayers go out to the entire Breslin Family.”