Vaugh Joseph (VJ) Brennan, Jr. 89, of Milford, beloved husband of Judy Brennan, passed away on August 20, 2024. Vaugh was born December 24, 1934, in New Haven, CT, son of the late Vaugh, Sr. and Edna (Sessler) Brennan.
After graduating from Notre Dame High School in West Haven, VJ enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he proudly served three years. This was a very special time in his life, and he felt privileged to serve his country. Upon being honorably discharged, he enrolled in the University of Connecticut. VJ had a long and distinguished career in the telecommunications industry, retiring as a Vice President of ADC Telecommunications.
VJ and Judy were avid travelers and visited over 50 countries. They particularly enjoyed adventures in Asia and Africa. VJ was gregarious and charmed people all over the world; they made several lifelong friends as a result of their journeys. When he wasn’t travelling, VJ enjoyed a good game of golf, and he was a member of The Orchards Senior League late into his life. A particular source of joy was handfeeding “Larry”, a seagull who visited his home every summer for many years.
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In addition to his wife Judy, VJ is survived by sons Vaugh, III. (Dari); Douglas, and daughter Kathleen Pakan (Mark), stepchildren David Peck (Julie) and Joanna Powers (John). Grandchildren Hannah Wilson (Alex), Garret Brennan, and Emily Brennan, and step-grandchildren Mackenize Powers, Zachary (Marissa) and Bryden Peck. He was predeceased by sisters Jane Sharron and Virginia Lafley.
Friends and family may call from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Monday, August 26 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 BROAD ST., MILFORD, CT followed immediately by a celebration-of-life service. Interment service and military honors will follow at Orange Center Cemetery, Orange Center Rd. Orange, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, https://t2t.org/ which is a charity that offers mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children; it also is committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at https://www.codywhitefuneralservice.com/tributes/Vaugh-Brennan
