Brennan, Patrick passed away on Friday Dec. 9, 2022, at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Barbara Zawier. Loving father of P.J. (Kate), Billy (Elizabeth), and Jimmy Brennan. Dearest “PaPo” of Jude and Birdie. Much loved brother of Sister Sheila Brennan, OP, Nancy (Bob) Gillon, Mary (Bob) Meihaus, the late Jim (survived by Marilyn) Brennan, and Ginny Bass. Loving son of the late Jim and late Kate Brennan. Dear son-in-law of the late Edward and late Mary Ann Zawier. Caring brother-in-law to Mary Schreiner, Thomas Zawier, the late Michele (late Joseph) Grange, and the late Edward Zawier, Jr. Former husband of Marsha Dooley Ostmann and former son-in-law of the late Bill and late Shirley Dooley. Patrick joins many other family members and close friends in heaven, including the late Tom and late Kathy Sargent, with whom he’s likely already sharing stories about St. Luke’s, Little Flower and Lake Wauwanoka.
Patrick worked hard at everything he did. He lived a life of service. He was always giving of his time, talent, and treasure. He cared. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick was volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. He also came out of retirement to serve as the Director of Lindell Club, which provides a safe, sober environment for members and guests to meet and socialize and to extend the welcoming hand of recovery to all who seek it.
Patrick was so proud of his family, especially his three boys. That is, until the grandkids entered into the picture. Then, they became his everything. He also had a special place in his heart for all of the family dogs, including his own, Belle.
While the grandkids called Patrick “PaPo,” that wasn’t his only nickname. Many of his friends called him “Patty’O” or “Big Show.”
Patrick attended St. Luke’s for grade school and graduated in 1968. He attended C.B.C. for high school and graduated in 1972. He kept lifelong friendships with so many Lukers and Cadets.
Patrick had several careers, but he really loved the ones that took him out on the road. From running Transcity Express with his brother Jim to driving buses across the country for Vandalia Bus Lines. Not only did Patrick love being on the road, but he also loved to share directions and knew exactly where to park in every major U.S. city.
Patrick was a public servant for the City of Richmond Heights. He was elected and served as a councilman in the 80s and 90s and then was elected mayor and served from 1996 to 2000.
No matter who you were or where you came from, Patrick welcomed you into his life and he was there for you when you needed him most. He was kind, generous, and loyal. He will be missed.
Come join us to celebrate a life well lived. Memorial visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, at Kutis Funeral Home, City Chapel (2906 Gravois Ave. 63118). Memorial mass at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church (1408 S. 10th St. 63104).
Please consider donating to the Lindell Club or St. Vincent’s Outreach Fund.
It was a great privilege for my husband, Mark & I to meet Patrick this summer as we stopped in St Louis to visit our dear friend Barbara and he. A dinner out followed by a backyard visit allowed us to come to know Patrick just a bit. He was welcoming, friendly, and easy going. It was clear by the end of our visit of their kindred spirit. Their love of faith, one another & family, and concern for the needs of those in their community shone through. We said our good byes better for having met and spent time with Patrick – a gentle giant. May Barbara & his family find peace in the months ahead knowing he loved his family. His outdoor dining table will be waiting to host you again!
Sending love and prayers
Barb I am so sorry for your loss! We are all praying!
Barb,
It’s hard to find the words for how saddened I was to learn about your loss of your Husband. My heart is with you and your family. I’m sorry for your loss. I’ll be checking in on you — feel free to take your time until you’re ready to talk but know that I’m thinking of you always.
I met Pat over 20 years ago as a driver, completed many wonderful trips with him and leaned on him for assistance when he moved into the office. Pat was a friend of the best kind. His passing is a shock and the world will be a lesser place without him. Please accept my condolences and prayers for peace for you family during this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear , we will always remember Pat with great fondness . Our thought and prayers go out to the Brennan family .
Pat taught me many things; the most recent was only two words
BE KIND
Thank you Pat
Barb, I am so sorry for the loss of your your dear husband, Patrick. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I have know Pat since grade school. He was a warm and friendly back then and he never changed. The last time I saw Pat was at a wake. He hadn’t change a bit. He was happy to see me and I was thrilled to see him. Pat touched many lives and will never be forgotten. God bless you Pat. Hopefully I will see you again and it will be a thrill.
Pat was such an encouragement to everyone around him…He left a mark on my life that will last forever…Such a strong & kind man. I will remember him forever. My condolences to his family.
I’ve known Pat ever since we were kids as he was friends with my brother Bob. My fondest memory of Pat will always be the help he attempted to provide my brother Paul even though he was beyond help, Pat kept trying. Providing him a space at the Lindell Club so that Paul felt he belonged somewhere was the best. Sad loss but a great legacy left behind.
I loved Pat, he was always so nice to my Late Parents. I remember fondly when he was Richmond Heights Mayor and when then I worked at Richmond Heights Schnucks, our bagger owned a scanner, she had a kind of autism, Cynthia Scherk but she kept up on Richmond Heights First Responders and Local Government, Pat always liked just being a Luker, I tried calling him Mr Mayor once but he just liked being called Pat. Funny thing about Lukers in 70s when I was little, it was CBC, SLUH or Mercy, it seemed mostly, just remember walking up to CBC on Friday nights with my late brother, Jimmy, and big Busch Stadium game, CBCv SLUH, Vianney v Desmet. Sorry, always talked with Pat about sports, always remember his laugh.Very Sorry, Eternal rest grant unto Pat, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May Pat rest in peace, Amen.
Love you bossman, till we meet again..
My condolences to the family. I knew Pat from Into Action meetings where he would talk to people and was so nice to me and everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.
I met Pat when I worked at Vandalia Bus Lines. I have much respect for him. He would always go out of his way to help me when he could. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Barb, so very sorry for the loss of your husband and mother. Although I only met Pat a few times, he was always friendly and welcoming. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Chris and Julie Slupinski.
Oh Barb. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your husband Patrick. In such close proximity to your mother as well. I cannot imagine the grief and pain you must be going through at this difficult time. Saying prayers for you and all the family. Patrick sounds like such a wonderful human. I am sure he is in a place of peace and light. Sending hugs and love. Laurie xo
Barb I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dear husband Patrick. Sending many hugs and lots of love to you and your entire family! Love you! Cousin Renee❤
Rest In Peace Pat. Praying for all of the Brennans. ❤️
Patrick was a loving, caring brother. I will miss his check-in calls that have been weekly for at least 40 years. “This is me, is that you?” He wasn’t a judgmental person because he was honest about his own vulnerability. When he asked me a whole lot of questions about something I knew he was trying to get me to think twice! He never passed up an opportunity to tell a story or turn a phrase, especially recycled phrases from ancestors; “Amen if it’s praying you are” was a favorite. He was the champion of “Dad Jokes”, and proud of it. Pat loved people and most loved him back. He was a big presence in the lives of the people he loved and is leaving many happy memories that will make us smile every time we think of him. Sla’inte, mine brudder!
My thoughts and prayers go to the family.
Sr. Sheila,
I am so sorry to hear of your brother, Patrick’s, death. Please know of my love and prayers for you at this time of loss.
As the Irish would say, “I am sorry for your troubles.”
Sincerely,
Dear Brennan family, I am very sorry for your loss, but my guess is he is running the Guardian Angels in Heaven and looking down on you with a smile and courage! Pat was a leader, a team player and for a big man had a gentle spirit about him! Pat was a year older than me @ LUKES, Pat was a good athlete and friend as we grew up in our wonderful parish of St. Luke’s we were Luker’s and proud of it and we were nails! To this day the classmates from Luke’s and CBC still hold a close magnetic effect on all of us! When i attended CBC Pat would stop me in the hallway and always smile and say to me Hey Hoags how ya doin?” Well Pat I am doing ok and i will always treasure his caring warm smile and how genuine of a person that he was! pat you will be missed by many, rest in peace Pat until it is our turn to reunite with our fellow Lukers on that golden shore known as Heaven!
I have 4 sons in their fifties and when I told them of cousin Pat’s passing they all said of course they remember him ! He was always the most fun at the lake. Memories are forever and he left his mark. Prayers to you Barb, Nancy, Sheila, and Mary, and all the family.
Rest in peace Big Show. You are with God now and have no more worries.
Rest in peace Big Show. You are with God now and have no more worries.
Oh MY! Pat you were so young! Sheila, Nancy and Mary, this is your old neighbor “Kandy Schaffer.” I am so surprised and saddened. I guess I’ve known you all since Pat was in diapers and definitely before Mary was even born! In the early 2000’s Pat used to bring Dad’s newspaper up onto the porch every morning, to keep Dad from going up and down the front stairs. WHAT a BLESSING that was for him and for us! It was this exact kindness that helped us piece together Dad’s last 24 hours on earth. We took him out to celebrate his 91st birthday on Friday. I knew he was not long for this world, when I picked him up that morning. He said he wanted to be alone for the weekend. When we went to check on him on Sunday, the Saturday newspaper was still the porch. He was in bed doing his morning exercises and rigormortis was setting in. He had died Saturday morning.
I guess I could tell all sorts of stories about Pat and the whole Brennan family, but I won’t. Suffice it to say Pat was indeed a “gentleman”, and a sweetheart of a guy. The world needs more of his kind. It does MY heart good to read all the St. Lukes and Little Flower folks comments. I am proud to say I knew him and that our lives crossed paths many times in the last 68 years.
Rest in peace Big Show. It was a pleasure to call you a friend. The pleasure of getting to know you and your family was a great honor. You certainly were an example of what a good human should be. Prayers sent to you and your family.
Barb,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May Patrick’s memories last forever.
Two of my high school students introduced me to Pat when he was a senior at CBC and kept in touch throughout the years. Beyond his physical stature, I was struck by his humility, patience and genuine concern for others–not just close friends, but also for the little ones among us who needed our attention most. Over the year, I’d slip into CBC’s stadium on game nights just to check up and check in with Pat. I suppose it’s possible that I’ve learned more from Pat over the years about Christianity-in-action than I did during 12 years of formation. Rest In Peace, Pat. Now you’re really in good hands!
Barb, we are so very sorry for your great loss. What a wonderful man, loved by so many.
Cheryl and Tom
We last saw Pat on December 9th at the Club and he was his usual kind, considerate and wonderful self. He will be missed and will always have a place in our hearts. Condolences to Barb and his whole family.
Barb, I don’t see you much anymore but I send you love and prayers over Pat’s death. Pat was a beloved figure at the club and will remain so in the years to come. I wish the best for you and your family.
I made an error in my previous comments. The last time we saw Pat was on December 2nd, not December 9th. Sorry to misspeak!
Barb, I am so sorry for not only your loss, but for all who knew Pat. My fondest memory was having him chauffeur the hosts ( of which I was one) and the speakers for the fall classic around town in a bus!! What an afternoon. I don’t know who had more fun, the speakers, the hosts, or the driver. I have a photo of us all on the arch steps A big man with a big heart. He will be missed.
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of a great man and a great caretaker of the people of Saint Louis. We mourn with you and celebrate his life with you. May you find peace in the knowledge that he touched so many lives and was loved by many.
Pat was a wonderful human. A great example to everyone. He will be missed.
I didn’t know Pat’s family but I knew Pat and if his family was anything like him, they were marvelous bunch of people. I’m so sorry for the family’s loss, well as all of the members of the Lindell Club and….. Friends of Patrick Brennan. The last time I saw him we were speaking at Schucnks market. I remember telling him that I was going to get the Poinsettia’s for the club the next day; he said, that’s great. I never got to see him after that. Indeed he was a “gentle giant” and he will be missed and hard to be replaced. Peace be unto you the family until you see him again in the great hereafter.
So very sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.
Patty O was always smiling and very welcoming to all. He will be greatly missed by us all.
Thank you so much for everything you did selflessly for so many. Rest Easy Pat
Pat was a huge blessing @ vandalia bus lines! So very helpful, and knowledgeable! He got me home in a horrible snow storm a few years ago, forever greatful! So sorry for this terrible loss! May angels surround you, and bring you peace and comfort!
Had the honor to work with such a gentleman. Patrick was a very laid back guy with a big heart to help others.
I send my heart felt condolences to his family and all that were close to Patrick
Barb, Prayers for you and family…Joe has greeted Pat with open arms. You know they are up there laughing and remembering the good old times. Love you. Margaret
Barb,
We, Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Ford, extend our condolences to you and your family. With our deepest sympathy, we pray for comfort and peace as you lay your husband to rest. Please know our thoughts are with you and if we can be of any assistance during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you,
Tyrone D. Ford, Board Member, Places for People
Dearest Barb and the Brennan Family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am that Pat is no longer with us in this world. Such a kind and bright spirit that any of us lucky of us to know him will carry with us.
Pat’s impact and contributions are so admirable and will be sorely missed.
I am sending hugs, love and prayers to each of you. Barb and Sheila… I am a phone call away. Much love Janie