Marshall Skiff Brennan, the beloved son of Edward and Deborah Brennan of Skaneateles, passed away peacefully on Aug 17, 2022, at his home in Boston, MA.
He was born Aug. 10, 1986. A 2006 graduate of Tilton School, he received his bachelor’s degree in communications from Hobart William Smith College in 2010.
Marshall worked at MCL Respite Center in Hopkinton, MA, for the last 12 years as a respected, admired and loved staff member. From helping with the Boston Marathon, supervising outings for his groups and adventuring on Zoom trips to faraway places, he provided love and care to so many.
He loved his family, making music, The Bills, the lake, our dog Fuji and most of all spending time with his nieces Reese and Savannah.
Marshall was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Lois and Ed Brennan of Chicago, maternal grandparents Joan and Marshall Skiff of Skaneateles, Aunt Robin (Skiff) Pittard, Aunt Linda (Brennan) Thode and cousins Amy and Michael Lisnow.
He is also survived by his brothers, Eddie (Marianne) Brennan of Skaneateles, Steve Brennan of Hawaii, nieces Reese and Savannah Brennan, Aunts Lynn (Dave) Soderberg, Patty (Scott) Curtis, Sandra (Doug) Adams, Uncle David (Suzanne) Pittard, Aunt Sharon Lisnow, Aunt Cindy (John) Walls of Florida, Uncle Don (Kim) Brennan of Wisconsin, Uncle John (Jean) Brennan of Florida and 26 amazing cousins.
Although Marshall was so loving and joyful around family and friends, he struggled, like so many, with mental health issues. Deeply kind, thoughtful and loving to all he met, his generous spirit and bright light will always shine.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles, with private burial to follow.
The family asks in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: MCL Respite Center – 112 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508.435.1222.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
