The Family of Brendan Patrick Tevlin, of Livingston, has Announced His Passing

by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com     Published 4:35pm

Credit: Seton Hall Preparatory School

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The family of Brendan Patrick Tevlin, on Livingston, has announced his sudden passing. Brendan's family and friends are deeply saddened by their loss and the community will mourn his absence. 

Brendan was born and raised in Livingston. In 2013, he graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School where he was an active member of the student body. Brendan participated on the Lacrosse Team, the Ambassador's Club, the Knights of Setonia, 
the Math and Spanish Honor Societies and was a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Council. In addition, Brendan's time at the Prep was also well-remembered by his role as President of the Gaelic Club and as being the recipient of the Monsignor Tuohy Award for having achieved a GPA of over 4.0 for all four years at Seton Hall.

Brendan Tevlin just turned 19 in May and had completed his freshman year at the University of Richmond where he was a member of the Lacrosse Club.

Brendan's life revolved around his family, his friends and he was a well-loved member of the Irish community. As a talented bagpiper, he often played with the Essex County Shillelagh Pipes and Drums for parades, community events and Irish gatherings. Brendan also enjoyed summers with family and friends in Lavallette where he was an avid surfer.

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Credit: Chris Mott

On Friday evening, members of the Irish community gathered at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Club in West Orange where Brendan and his family gathered for social events for all of his life. Friday's gathering included a step dance tribute from family and friends who celebrated Brendan's life as well as a loving pipes and drums display from musicians saluting Brendan's spirit. 

Brendan Tevlin's Family
Brendan is survived by:

Brendan's Parents

• Michael and Allison Tevlin
  

Brendan's Grandparents

• Barbara and Neil McNulty of Livingston
  
• Thomas and Carolyn Tevlin of Caldwell and Lavallette
  

Brendan's Siblings
Michaela, Brian and Sean

Brendan is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and countless dear friends.

Memorial Arrangements
The arrangements for Brendan's Wake and Funeral Mass are as follows:

• Wake 
  Seton Hall Preparatory School ~ Auditorium
  120 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
  
  • Monday, June 30  
    3pm to 9pm 
  
  
• Mass of Christian Burial 
  Saint Philomena's Church
  386 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston
  
  • Tuesday July 1
    11am
  
  
• Burial   
  Gate of Heaven Cemetery
  225 Ridgedale Road, East Hanover 

Credit: Seton Hall Preparatory School

Donations
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Brendan's name to:
Seton Hall Preparatory School
120 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052




Message of Condolence  
Notes of sympathy may be written to the family online here. 

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Further Reading:

• Allison and Michael Tevlin, together with Seton Hall Prep Administration, Have Announced the Brendan P. Tevlin '13 Memorial Field
  
  
• Allison and Michael Tevlin Remember their Son, Brendan Tevlin, in an Interview with FOX News' Greta Van Susteren
  
  
• Tevlin Family is Focused on Building the Brendan P. Tevlin '13 Memorial Fund at Seton Hall Prep
  
  
• Brown, Villagran and Williams Remain Jailed after Pleading Not Guilty Wednesday to Murder of Brendan Tevlin, Livingston
  
  
• Three Charged in Death of Brendan Tevlin of Livingston
  
  
• $1000 Offered For Information on Ali Brown of East Orange
  
  
• Reward Increased to $25,000 as West Orange Police Seek Public's Help with Brendan Tevlin Murder Investigation 
  
  
• Friends of Brendan Tevlin Hosting First Annual Lacrosse Festival in his Honor at Seton Hall Prep, Saturday  
  
  
• For Brendan Tevlin, a Video of Memories of His Enduring Spirit
  
  
• My Words for Brendan Tevlin, the Eulogy Delivered by Michaela Tevlin

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