Norma J. Brennan
Green Island – Norma J. Brennan passed away peacefully, at home, on August 30, 2020. Daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Loveland Arnold and devoted wife of John J. Brennan, Norma resided in Green Island for the past 64 years.
Norma was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and active in the Rosary Society. Cooking meals, spending time with her family at many unforgettable gatherings made for memories that will last her family a lifetime. When Norma was not involved with a family event, she loved to shop and travel.
Cherished mother of James R. (Madelyn) Brennan, Terrance J. Brennan, Thomas M. Brennan and Jeanne M. Brennan; grandmother of Timothy W. Brennan and Kelly E. Brennan. Norma is also survived by 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Norma was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Whitten, Dorothy Zielke and Harry Arnold Jr. Our dear mother was the wind beneath our wings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 25th Street and 7th Avenue, Watervliet. Family and friends are invited to visit with Norma’s family on Wednesday from 4-6 pm at the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home, LLC 1855 12th Avenue, Watervliet. Masks and social distancing will be expected. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 2416 7th Avenue, Watervliet, NY 12189 would be appreciated.