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Maurice F. "Mick" "Mickey" Brannan, 86, of Altoona, died peacefully Sunday evening at Van Zandt VA Medical Center after an extended illness. Mick was born in Johnstown, the son of the late Faber and Rita (Donoughe) Brannan.
He graduated from Gallitzin High School.
Mick married Mary C. Anna on May 4, 1963, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mary; son, Gregory S. (Barb) Brannan; three grandchildren: Sean (Tori) Montler, Jillian (Caleb) Szabo and Ian Brannan (fiancee, Kristen); two great-grandchildren, Mackinley and Aliza Montler; brother, Patrick (Dolly) Brannan; son-in-law, Mike Montler; brother-in-law, Melvin (Patty) Anna; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Montler; his infant twin grandchildren, Daniel and Bridget Brannan; siblings: Tom, Leo, Frank, Edward, Jerry, Rosemarie Moyer, Elaine Dillon, Martha Misko and Sister Conleth Brannan SSJ.
Mick served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed at Sylvania and retired from Babcock Lumber.
Mick enjoyed reading (especially western books), gardening, woodworking and watching the Steelers, Pirates and Penn State. He also enjoyed going to the kids' concerts and sporting events.
Mick dedicated his free time volunteering at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He was known for his quick wit and loved a good joke.
Family and friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with Father James Dugan. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests volunteering at your church or community in Mickey's memory; or a donation to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
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