Edward Brennan

Edward Brennan, 80, Ophthalmologist C. Edward Brennan, Jr, MD, of Port Washington. Formerly of Glen Cove, Old Brookville, and Locust Valley. A native of Park Slope, Brooklyn, he was a graduate of Brooklyn Preparatory School, Georgetown University, and the Sapienza University of Rome. He was a partner for many years in practices in both Glen Cove and Brooklyn, and performed surgery at Glen Cove Hospital, where he served as Chief of Ophthalmology and Chair of the Hospital Ethics Committee. He was also at one time a trustee of the Village of Old Brookville. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Tony Reuter Brennan; by his children, Tracy Lynch, Beverly Brokaw (JB), Charles Brennan, and Brian Brennan; his grandsons, Charlie and Miles Lynch, and Declan, Jake, and Liam Brokaw; his sister, Margaret Hassett; and his brother, William J. Brennan. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Brennan. The family will receive at Whitting's Funeral Home in Glen Head from 3PM-7PM on Wednesday, August 3rd. A funeral Mass will be held at St Peter's Church, Port Washington, on Thursday, August 4th at 11AM.