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Thomas P. BresnahanSPRINGFIELD - Thomas Patrick Bresnahan, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Friday at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield. Dr. Bresnahan, a son of the late David W. and Marie (Griffin) Bresnahan, was born in Westfield on Aug. 25, 1926. Raised in Westfield, he graduated from Westfield High School in 1944. He received a bachelor of arts degree 1951 from Marquette University in Milwaukee. After his graduation, he attended seminary for two years. In 1958, he graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia with a doctorate in podiatric medicine. He served the Greater Springfield areas with his practice of podiatric medicine for more than 40 years. He served his country during World War II with the United States Navy on the NTS Sampson and received the American area medal and the Asiatic-Pacific area medal. Dr. Bresnahan served on the board of directors and as a member of the Pioneer Valley Diabetic Association. He was a member of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Association, the Western Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Association, the Western Massachusetts Heart Association, Marquette University Alumni Association, the John Boyle O'Reilly Club, the Holy Trinity Knights of Columbus in East Longmeadow, and the Springfield Elks Lodge 61 where he was named Irish Elk of the Year in 1986 and Honored Old Timer in 1989. He served as president of the Massachusetts Podiatry Association from 1972 to 1973 and the Pioneer Valley Diabetic Association from 1984 to 1985. He resided in Springfield most of his life and was a communicant of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church where he served as director of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church baseball association, served on the church's parish council and was a member of the men's club.
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