Vivian Brennan

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Passed July 9, 2024 at the age of 99. Predeceased by her husband, Donald Brennan; brothers, George (Georgia) Psyhos, William (Regina) Psyhos, & Peter (Despina) Psyhos; & sister, Dena Hillman. Survived by her nieces & nephews, Andrea Chamberlain, Constantine Psyhos, Elaine Psyhos, Elaine (Lincoln) Barnes, Peter (Kathy) Burns, Barbara (Keith) Kuzins, Bonnie Hillman, Denise Hillman, & David Psyhos; & cousins, Charles Psychos & Connie Georgas. Vivian or Aunt VeVe to her family, was born in Cuba, NY the youngest daughter of James & Helen Psyhos. She became a secretary at Xerox retiring more than 35 years ago after many years of service. After her husband passed at an early age, she then volunteered at Ronald McDonald house for many years & also with the Linus Project crocheting blankets for many children. Vivian was an enthusiastic traveler hitting all parts of the globe including, Russia, Japan, China, Africa, & Alaska. She was an avid bowler & golfer playing in many leagues. She loved fishing with her husband & nieces & nephews, especially on the Finger Lakes. Her nieces Elaine & Andrea have fond memories of riding their bikes to her house when she lived down the road & each have a beautiful afghan that Aunt VeVe handmade. Aunt VeVe also enjoyed many lunch & dinner dates with her niece, Andrea & great nieces, Zoe & Helena.Her door was always open to Constantine when he came to visit & always had long talks with him, trying to coerce him with her wise cracking attitude to find a good wholesome Greek women to marry. She made many beautiful needle point projects she proudly hung around her house. Every holiday she decorated her Christmas tree with many beautiful angels, many of which now adorn Andrea's Christmas tree. Private interment at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate in Vivian's name to the Ronald McDonald House or the Linus Project.

Posted online on July 09, 2024

Published in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle