Therese Schad Brennan

Therese Schad Brennan, 83, of Maitland, Fl., passed away peacefully at home, on June 16. Therese was born in Vineland, N.J. to the late Francis C. and Julia (Gandolfo) Schad. She was predeceased by her brothers, Most Reverend James L. Schad, Auxiliary Bishop of Camden N.J. Diocese, and Francis Schad, and her sisters, Helen (White), Julia (Timm), Bernadette (Durand), and Madeline. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Paul J. Brennan, Jr. of Maitland, as well as her brother, Louis Schad of Vineland, sister-in-law, Marie Grusemeyer Schad, and brother-in-law, Raymond Timm of Rockville, Md. Terry is also survived by her children: Patricia (Chet), Kathleen (Mike), Paul III (Patricia), Daniel (Susan), Michael (Tiffany), and Robert (Wendy), as well as 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Therese graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School and Sacred Heart High School, as did her 4 sisters and 3 brothers. After graduation, prior to her marriage she joined New Jersey Bell System where she rose to become the youngest employee promoted to a management position. Therese viewed her six children as a wonderful gift and enjoyed every minute of raising them. She was very involved in supporting their school activities, sports and fostered their love of reading and learning. She concurrently devoted herself to various ministries at her church: serving as a member of the first Parish Council at Saint Mary Magdalen Church; visiting hospital and homebound parishioners for over twenty years; recruiting volunteer groups for St. Mary Magdalen child and adult care centers; and serving as church sacristan at daily mass for many years. In 2010, she received the Ecclesiastical Order of Saint Mary Magdalen in recognition of these activities. Funeral liturgy will be held Monday June 20 at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs. Visitation hours are 10 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) in the church prior to the liturgy and the Rosary will be recited at 11 AM Burial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park. A memorial mass will be celebrated in Vineland, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Hospice of the Comforter, 1480 West Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs 32714, to the Father Luke Fund, St. Mary Magdalen Church, 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs 32701, or to the Bishop James L. Schad Memorial Scholarship Fund, 638 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, N.J 08630. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751, 407-695-CARE (2273). Please visit www.degusipefuneralhome.com to leave a special condolence.

Therese Schad Brennan

May 4, 1928 - June 16, 2011