Julie Hayes Bresnahan

Julie Hayes Bresnahan, 56 of South Hadley, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her winter residence in Estero, FL. She had been wintering in Estero for the past 14 years. Julie was born October 7, 1966 in Lawrence, MA a daughter of Edward Joseph and Kathleen (Twomey) Hayes. She was raised in North Andover, MA and graduated from North Andover High School where as an athlete she excelled at tennis and field hockey. Julie then attended Ithaca College before earning her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology Degree at Merrimack College. Her sales career in the bread business started at Pepperidge Farm; she also worked at Vermont Bread, Middle East Bakery and La Ronga Bakery. She was currently an independent broker working with Duva Distributors and Bagel Boy. Julie was the consummate professional beloved by clients and business associates for her warmth and extraordinary sense of integrity. Julie was an avid golfer and passionate fan of all Boston sports teams. She also loved college sports, especially the Florida State Seminoles. Julie’s zest for life was contagious. She was known for her ability to instantly light up any room she entered. Her generous heart and kindness made everyone she came in contact with feel seen and loved. Julie will be forever missed but her spirit will live on with her loved ones. Survivors include her husband, John A. “Jack” Bresnahan; mother, Kathleen Hayes of Seabrook Beach, NH; sisters, Rebecca (James Pappas) Hayes of Newton, MA, Ellen (Anuj Ralhan) Hayes of San Francisco, CA; step children, Daniel Bresnahan of S. Hadley, MA, Scott (Jamie) Bresnahan of S. Berwick ME, step grandsons Callum and Camden Bresnahan of S. Berwick, ME, and TJ (Brittany) Bresnahan of Harleysville, PA; nephew, Theo Pappas of Newton, MA; niece, Anna Ralhan of San Francisco, CA. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward J. Hayes and her step granddaughter Sienna Bresnahan of Harleysville, PA. A Memorial Mass and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and will be announced. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. In remembrance of Julie’s life, the family kindly asks that any donations be made to The Cancer Center at Mass General Hospital. https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate?re_fund=206865&is_designation=1&designation=Cancer%20Center Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned Since 1978.

Julie Hayes Bresnahan

October 7, 1966 - March 29, 2023