Daniel Edward Brennan

Daniel Edward Brennan, 54, of Rosemont, PA, beloved father of Wes, passed away on March 3, 2025.
He was the 9th child and the best looking of 10 born to Theresa Brennan of Villanova, PA and the late Daniel J. Brennan of Chicago, IL.
Dan is survived by his son Wes, who was the light of his life, and his loving mother Theresa. He was the beloved brother of Joe (Julie), Sheila, Kevin (Zuly), Tom (Joan), Mary (the late Bob) Calkins, Anne (Scott), Peter, Nora (Steve), and Neal. Dan was a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews, a dear friend, and nephew and cousin to many.
Danny B, as he was fondly called by his siblings, attended St. Francis Xavier & Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL.
In Dans sophomore year of high school, the family moved to Villanova where he attended Archbishop Carroll. He excelled on the baseball team as a catcher and wrote for the school newspaper, the Carroll Times. He found his passion for acting and made lifelong friends at Fordham University in the Acting Training Program. After graduating from Fordham in 1993, he moved to Manhattan and continued honing his craft in the Meisner Technique at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in NYC.
He spent his early adult life in New York City working as an actor and bartender. His acting, which included film, television and stage, later took him to Los Angeles and Chicago.
Dan was a founding member of the Willow John Theater Company, a member of Love Creek Theater Company, acting in countless plays, including three critically acclaimed:
The Great Sebastian - The Actor Forum, Los Angeles
The Incident - The Next Theatre, Evanston, Il Nominated for Best Ensemble Jeff Award
Catch 22 - The Chopin Theatre, Chicago
Dan was very athletic, a student of any game he played, whether basketball, baseball, golf, or poker, a lifelong baseball fan, and an avid biker. He could be seen riding around whatever town he called home and once completed the 275-mile Northeast AIDS Ride. He was well traveled, well read, a talented actor, an organic, creative chef and a passionate guitar player. He enjoyed all types of music and arts and sharing his interests with others. He thrived on discussions of philosophy, art, music, theology, health, & politics.
Dans proudest role was as Wes dad. He and Mr. B., as he affectionately called Wes, spent hours exploring Chicago parks, museums, farms, agriculture, riding the CTA, and cooking their own special creations at home. Dan was happiest when he was with his son. He loved his family and friends deeply. He was sweet, outgoing and kind to all.
A Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be held on March 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St Katharine of Siena, 104 S. Aberdeen, Wayne, PA. Visitation and lunch to follow at the St. Katharines Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Wes Brennan college fund. Go to ugift529.com - enter code: 997-58E
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