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Peter James " Pete" Breslin passed away March 15, 2011. Pete was born on January 8, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL and had lived in Tallahassee for many years. He was a graduate of Wolfson High School in Jacksonville. Pete graduated from North Florida Community College where he was President of the Student Government and was also a graduate of Florida State University. Pete began his career in government and politics with the Leon County Clerk of Courts office. He then worked for United States Senator Paula Hawkins which was one of the great joys in his career. Pete was appointed Deputy Secretary of the former Department of Professional Regulation under Governor Bob Martinez. He also worked for Associated Industries of Florida under Jon Shebel and was a major donor fundraiser for the Republican Party of Florida. Pete was known around Florida as having one of the most knowledgeable minds in Republican politics which he dearly loved. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alma Breslin. He is survived by two daughters, Brooks Breslin and Elizabeth Breslin both of Tallahassee; a brother, George Breslin of Jacksonville; and his close friend and caregiver Michael Dechman of Thomasville, GA. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011 at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimers Project, 301 East Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
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Christopher Warren [Chris] Parker
I remember Pete as a happy soul and a dancin'fool. He was always fun to be around. I had the chance to reconnect with him in Tallahassee in the mid nineties on a mutual project. He showed me around the capitol and took me to the local lobbiest watering holes. We had fun for a few nights.
Thanks for the smiling memories Pete.
Edward Jennings [Ed] White
Pete, my friend. You were witty, quick as a whip and wise before your time - all things that endured in your life. We had fun and I'll miss you.
Chris Pratt (Whitaker)
Peter James " Pete" Breslin passed away March 15, 2011. Pete was born on January 8, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL and had lived in Tallahassee for many years. He was a graduate of Wolfson High School in Jacksonville. Pete graduated from North Florida Community College where he was President of the Student Government and was also a graduate of Florida State University. Pete began his career in government and politics with the Leon County Clerk of Courts office. He then worked for United States Senator Paula Hawkins which was one of the great joys in his career. Pete was appointed Deputy Secretary of the former Department of Professional Regulation under Governor Bob Martinez. He also worked for Associated Industries of Florida under Jon Shebel and was a major donor fundraiser for the Republican Party of Florida. Pete was known around Florida as having one of the most knowledgeable minds in Republican politics which he dearly loved. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alma Breslin. He is survived by two daughters, Brooks Breslin and Elizabeth Breslin both of Tallahassee; a brother, George Breslin of Jacksonville; and his close friend and caregiver Michael Dechman of Thomasville, GA. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011 at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimers Project, 301 East Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303.