Thomas Breen

Tom was a customer of ours at American Welding and Gas. I first met Tom when I was a driver. He tried to be this big old growly guy until I mentioned golf. End of story going forward. The topic turned to handicaps and the three B**** at Briarwood. Tom was a great customer and still tried to be owly every once in awhile but I knew better. Will miss seeing him every once in awhile.

There are so many stories, spanning so many years, that it's hard to choose what to share. All of them carry his spirit, drive and endless curiosity. Some of us will remember being on the wrong end of his practical jokes. Even now I want to look over my shoulder. Tom's life has been a full one, and we got to share a little of that. He spent an afternoon teaching me to drive his 1940's winch truck in the summer of 1968 that meant a lot to my sixteen year old self. There were get togethers over the years, and all over the place. We toured San Francisco recalling trips with his Dad in the fifties, and where he served aboard ship in the sixties. Meeting in Las Vegas for a weekend Willy concert, or in Ft. Lauderdale with a cooler and a day on the inland waterway. Catching up in Boston where he made sure that their hotel room sat on a pier so he and Sheila had their morning coffee looking down on a USCG cutter at Base Boston. Or an afternoon in Billings at the Burger Dive with Dad, Martin and David for a burger and a milk shake. And not so long ago, visiting Billings and having early morning coffee talking about nothing and everything. It's so hard to say goodbye but we're lucky to have shared time on the planet with "Breen", and we know for a act that we only had a glimpse of a lifetime of adventures and challenges. We'll miss you Tom, but we know you're in good company. Love from us all.

I met Tom through his beautiful Sheila and daughter Holly. He was always an always a gentleman and had kind words to share. Whenever I saw Tom and Sheila I always thought , “What a beautiful couple”. I send my sympathy to all of you and pray your family memories will help you through your grieving. May the Lord be with each of you.

What a great picture - what a great family . All my Breen memories are so cherished - I am so sorry for the loss of Tom . Blessings and love family . I am so blessed for all the great times, laughter and love

What a great man Tom was! Always a wonderful smile and lots of quick remarks! Also he was my Birthday Twin! Tom u will be missed. Sheila and family u have wonderful memories of a man who was so lived by many! Hugs to u all! Sheila and Gene Rockman