BREHENY – David John (Dave)

Born on July 2, 1971. Passed away July 5, 2022.

Dave died suddenly Tuesday evening on his way to work, to do what he loved – make beer.

Loving husband of Jen and much loved Dad to his son Jack.

Much loved eldest son of John and Cheryl, and son-in-law of Peter (dec) and Mary Ginnane.

Loved Brother of Matthew and friend to Hayley.

Loved brother and brother-in-law to Stephen and Janelle.

Loved brother-in-law to John Ginnane, and David and Peta Ginnane.

Loved Uncle of Declan, Tristan (dec), Kaleb, Callan, Blake, Billy, Tom Breheny and James, Hannah and Kylah Ginnane.

Great mate to so many. Loved far and wide.

The Breheny Brothers have sadly added another great brewer to their big brewery in the sky.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 437A Princes Drive, Morwell
The Funeral Service of Dave Breheny will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on Friday, July 22, 2022 commencing at 1.30pm. Following the service, the funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery.
Tributes
  1. To past President John and wife Cheryl.
    The members of the Morwell and District Probus Club sincerely express their deepest sympathies on the loss of your son David.

    Reg Kemp July 9, 2022
  2. To Steve and family. So sorry to read about Dave’s passing. Will raise a glass in his honour today.

    Brett Meyer July 9, 2022
  3. I can remember that tiger being drawn on the wall – so many years, so many beers, and such great memories. You will be sorely missed Lazlo

    Christopher Northover July 9, 2022
  4. To JB and CB and Matt and Steven and Family Members

    On the Loss of of David ( Our Big Friendly Giant)

    Thanks for protecting me on many of times Dave during High School and Friendship and Chats and an Open Heart may you Rest In Peace
    Say hello to Mum and Dad for me

    Timm and Melissa and Cooke Family xxxx

    Timm Cooke July 10, 2022
  5. To Mr and Mrs Breheny, Stephen, Matt and families, Jen and Jack,
    My thoughts are with you all on the passing of Dave.
    He will be remembered as an amazing guy with a big smile and a heart as big as he was.

    Peta Bishoff July 10, 2022
  6. Breheny Family, Stephen & Janelle. My deepest condolences to you all for your loss.

    Benito Guzzardi July 12, 2022
  7. Dear John, Cheryl, Matt, Stephen and families,
    I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.
    Many happy memories with Dave and the Breheny Clan. A great guy, taken to soon.
    My love and thoughts are with you all xx

    Tracey Watson July 15, 2022
  8. To all the Breheny families, l’m so sorry for your loss 😢 my deepest condolences, he was such a gentle giant with a big smile.l remember not long ago he had the best smile on his face when he brought a new mobile phone of me and l set up all the cameras on it for his job to watch the beer brew! He was stoked that it was done for him! 💙 l am very glad l got to see that big smile of his.RIP Dave gone but definitely never forgotten xx🕊

    Andrea Barnes July 15, 2022
  9. To dear Jen and jack, my love and thoughts are with you, at this very tragic time .there are just no words to offer lots of love Carol

    Carol Grigarius July 17, 2022
  10. To Auntie Cheryl and Uncle John. So very sad to hear the news.

    My thoughts are with you all.

    Deb

    Deb M July 19, 2022
  11. David was a larger than life character who displayed the Breheny drive and enthusiasm to create the perfect beer.
    He will be greatly missed by all the Breheny family and those he came into contact with.him.
    Rest in peace mate.

    Andrew Gordon & Trudy Brentnall July 20, 2022
  12. Wonderful treasured childhood memories growing up with the Brehney boys.
    David you leave a big hole in the Brehney family that can never be filled.
    We are sorry that we can’t be there to celebrate David’s life with you, but our thoughts are with you all and we will raise a glass in honour of David.
    Our Sincere condolences to you all.
    Nikki and Andrew Whateley.

    Nikki Whateley July 21, 2022
  13. Sending love and condolences to you all.

    Gone too young :-(

    Colleen Jongerius July 21, 2022
  14. To dear John and Cheryl &family dearest sympathy to you the sudden passing of David from Lorraine and Mike Bissett

    Lorraine Bissett July 21, 2022
  15. Big Dave “Lazlo”. A great bloke, a great mate. So many good times. Love you mate, you will be missed by so many.
    Condolences to the Breheny family.

    Geoff Barnes July 21, 2022
  16. My sincere condolences to John ,Cheryl,Matt,Stephen and families ,Dave was a good Man taken far to early RIP Dave.

    andrew Kee July 22, 2022
  17. A beautiful, bright spirit gone far too soon. It was an absolute joy to know Dave since I was a child during his early days working at the brewery. And later on a privilege to work together with him. He will always hold a special place in our family’s heart. Sending lots of love to his entire family and all who loved him. X

    Belinda Walters July 22, 2022
  18. To John, Cheryl & family. So sad to hear of the sudden passing of David. My thoughts & prayer are with you.
    Noel Hutchinson

    Noel Hutchinson July 23, 2022
  19. The Quirk Family Rob& Judy, Nicole & Mick, Jason & Sharon & their extended families send our very deepest condolences to Jen & Jack , Cheryl & John, Mat, Stephen & Janelle & familiy on the very sudden tragic passing of your much loved Dave. He will live on in your hearts forever with beautiful memories of your time spent together
    RIP Dave 💕💕

    Rob & Judy Quirk July 24, 2022
  20. He was a good uncle and i miss him.

    Callan Breheny February 13, 2023