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Brian Cavanagh Obituary

Brian Bowler Cavanagh, 20, of Marco Island, FL died suddenly Monday, (December 24, 2001). Brian was raised in Avon, and moved to Marco Island in 2000 after completing two years of college at SUNY, Morrisville, NY. He was currently a full-time student at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. He is survived by his parents, Tippy and John Cavanagh of Marco Island, FL, formerly of Avon; a sister, Mrs. Sharon Cavanagh Dane, brother-in-law, Kevin Dane and nephew, Preston Dane of Cedarburg, WI; a brother, Jeffrey John Cavanagh of Farmington; grandparents, Anthony and Irene Peters of Long Boat Key, FL; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Brian was a very special young man. He touched the hearts of all who knew him and will be missed dearly by all his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Saint Mary's Church, 76 Sharon Road, Route 41, Lakeville, on January 7 at 11 a.m. The family requests that memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be made to a favorite charity in his name.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 27, 2001.

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Robert Stevens

August 26, 2024

Wish you had called me BrianCav. Some of us still remember you on the forum. Hope your family all is doing well. Love to you all.

MaryAnne Fitzpatrick

January 7, 2002

Dearest Tippy, John, Sharon & Jeffrey:



My heart goes out to all of you.

Brian would have loved to see all of his family & friends gathered today.



I'm always going to think of Sharon's wedding day & have great memories of Brian.



With love & light,



Cousin MaryAnne

Wil Siegel

January 7, 2002

Grieving with you in this time of terrible loss, you are in the thoughts and prayers of all of your family and friends.

Matt Kasprzak

January 4, 2002

Brian will be sorely missed by all of his friend's from SUNY Morrisville. Deepest sympathy to his family and god bless.

Lisa Ayres

January 4, 2002

Jeff and family,

I am lifting you up before the Lord in prayer asking Him to be gracious to you. Jeff, I hurt with and for you. May God hold you close to Himself.

Marilyn & Joe Bowler

January 3, 2002

Dear Tippy, John, Sharon & Jeffrey,

All of the Bowlers share in sending you love at this time of your heart-breaking loss. Our thoughts will be with you on January 7th and behond. We wish that we could be with you at your memorial service.

Marilyn, Joe, Jolyn, Brynne, Joseph and Coby Bowler.

The Elias'

January 2, 2002

Dear Roni,



Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time. We love you always.



The Elias'

margaret brennan

January 1, 2002

Dear Tippy and John,

We were so saddened to hear about Brian.I can still see his sweet little face at the Little League field.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.....Tom and Peggy Brennan

Deb and Chip Payson

January 1, 2002

Dear John, Tippy, Sharon and Jeff: Our thoughts and hearts are with you during this sad time... Words can not express the sadness -- but please know that we are here for you and will forever remember Brian. Much love!

Jolyn Bowler

December 31, 2001

Tippy, John, Sharon & Jeffrey,

Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all and to Brian. . . . ;-} jolyn

Jeff and Jess

December 29, 2001

Jeff,

We love you and are here for you in ANY capacity.

We hold many fond memories of Brian. He will be missed but, NEVER forgotten. He'll live on in the hearts of many.

Stay strong.

With much love, Jeff and Jess

Elizabeth Crawford

December 29, 2001

Dear Jeff and Family,

So very sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this troubling time. Brian will never be forgotten. May peace be with you.

Anita Landon

December 28, 2001

I am so deeply sorry.



I am holding you with love and peace and thinking of you often.



Love,

Anita

Claudia Siegel

December 28, 2001

The loss of a son is heartbreaking.You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.



Claudia and Henry Siegel

Karen Kiley

December 28, 2001

John, Tippy, Sharon & Jeffrey,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such an unbelievable, emotional and very sad time in your lives. We send you our sympathy, prayers and love.

Bill and Karen Kiley

ANGELA ZACCHERA

December 28, 2001

MR. & MRS. CAVANAGH, SHARON, AND JEFF. BRIAN WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE, WILL ALWAYS HOLD OUR MEMORIES OF HIM DEEP IN OUR HEARTS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WILL ALL OF YOU.

LOVE THE ZACCHERA'S

Ed McManus

December 28, 2001

John & Tippy, I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss.

With sincere sympathy.

Ed

Tony, Carol, Walter, Samantha & Alex Cavanagh

December 27, 2001

Dear John,Tippy, Sharon & Jeffrey:

Words are sometimes of little consolation at times like this, but our prayers will always be heard. Our prayer is that Brian will realize the fulfillment of his life's dreams and ambitions as he rests for all eternity in the peace of Christ. All our love and deepest sympathies, Uncle Tony, Aunt Carol, and Cousins Walter, Samantha & Alex.

William Curto

December 27, 2001

Although he is gone, he will always be a part of our lives

Jessica Reid&Austin Taylor

December 27, 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...Brian will be surely missed.

Dan Kriwitsky

December 27, 2001

John & Tippy:

Joanie and I were deeply saddened by your loss. I know this is a tough time for you both and our prayers are with you.

Love Dan Kriwitsky and Joanie Nervina

Chris Rutsch

December 27, 2001

Sad, sad news... :o(

Hugh Fiore Jr.

December 27, 2001

Tippy and John: Our prayers are with you both in this time of great loss. Anne and Hugh

Steve Slagsvol

December 27, 2001

No words can express our heart-felt sorrow at your sudden loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Steve and Mae

daniel schiavone

December 27, 2001

my deepest regrets!

god bless!

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