Obituary: Milford Athletics Coach Dennis Breen, 64

Dennis J. Breen, 64, of Milford, passed away, June 8, 2015 at Countryside Healthcare in Milford. He was the husband of Kelly A. (Mohan) Breen for 23 years.

He was born in Norwood son of the late John and Barbara (Worthington) Breen and moved to Milford in 1974. He was a graduate of Millis High School and University of Rhode Island where he received a Bachelors Degree. He was a graduate of Cambridge College where he received a Masters in Education and he also received a Masters in Educational Leadership from Framingham State College.

Mr. Breen was employed as the superintendent of Hopedale Public Schools. He was a longtime educator in the Milford School system and coached the Milford Scarlet Hawks football team and boys track and field team for many years.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Samantha J. Breen, Shannon E. Breen and Carolyn O. Breen all of Milford, two sisters, Barbara Veilleux and Kathleen Peterson both of Millis, his in-laws, John and Marilyn Mohan of Milford, brother-in-law, Kevin Mohan and his wife Anne of Boston, Brian Mohan and his wife Mary Beth of Wellesley and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Janet Leontie. T

The funeral was held Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 10 AM at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home 46 Water St Milford Ma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12 noon at the St. Marys of the Assumption Church on Winter St. in Milford. The burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 8 P.M.

In lieu of flowers contribution may be made in his memory to the Milford High School Booster Club 31, West Fountain St. Milford, MA 01757 or to the Hopedale Educational Endowment Trust, 25 Adin St Hopedale, MA 01747. Please visit us at www.consigliruggeriofuneralhome.com -