Obituary of John J. Breslin, Jr.

Breslin, John Joseph, Jr., Esquire, 67  of Huntington, passed peacefully surrounded by family on May 22, 2024. Devoted husband of Dolores Henesy Breslin. Loving father of Patrick Breslin (Rose), Peter Breslin, Owen and Madeline Breslin.  Cherished son of the late John J Breslin and Elizabeth Breslin.  Loving brother of Timothy Breslin(Betsy), Mary E. Beach (Brian), Paul Breslin (Cher), Christine Broadhurst (Geoffrey), and Karen Ventura (Michael).  Loving brother in law of Eileen Cullen, Susan and Bruce Punger, Maureen Neff, Elizabeth and John Fuller, William and Louise Henesy, Christopher and Patricia Henesy, Thomas and Patricia Henesy, Mary and Mark Brosnan, Gerard and Lisa Henesy and the late John Henesy (Laurie.) He will live on in the hearts of his grandchildren, Breia, Olyvia, Jaymeson and many loving nieces and nephews. 

Following his graduation from Siena College, John received his law degree at St. John’s University, attending nightly while working full time for his father’s Appraisal Company.  While simultaneously running the Appraisal Company, John started his own Law Firm, becoming a well known, highly respected expert in Real Estate and Zoning.  Johns’ legacy will live on with Breslin and Brown, PC. In Huntington. 

A dedicated father and husband, John was very active in the community.  He served on the board of the Huntington YMCA for many years and coached for his boys at TriVillage and St. Patrick’s basketball.  He excelled at tennis, golf and basketball. The Breslin Family would like to thank all the countless friends and colleagues who have been so generous and loyal to John and his family during his battle with ALS. Donations can be made in his memory to:  Huntington YMCA & Visiting Nurses & Hospice Care, Northport, NY.