BRIAN M. MCGORRY

McGORRY--Brian M. Died of a heart attack while sleeping in his home in Brooklyn Heights on February 27, 2014, at age 64. Born into the extended Bayside, Queens McGorry "Clan," Brian was a lifelong resident, builder, and protector of the people, communities and environments of New York City. Above all, Brian was dedicated to the stewardship, nurturing, and selfless caring for his immediate family, his extended family, his friends and neighbors of all walks of life, which were ever expanding. Always the man behind the scenes, turning conflict into resolution and pragmatically knowing and doing what had to be done to make the best outcome for all. He leaves for us all a great hole in the universe. Brian was a dedicated member of the Brooklyn Heights community for decades. He worked to create Brooklyn Bridge Park, both as a neighborhood activist and as a founding member and operating officer of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. The park and its success was a continuing source of pride and joy to him. An active member of the Board of Governors of The Brooklyn Heights Association (BHA) for many years, Brian was also a member of the Grace Church School Board. Brian is survived by "his bride" of twenty seven years, Kathy Marshall, his adored sixteen-year-old twin daughters Ella and Kate, his brother Mark, sister-in-law Lana, his sister Lenore (who predeceased him), and his bountiful clan of cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, aunt, and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to debra of America at debra.org. A "Celebration of Brian's Life" will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014.