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Brian McShane Obituary

MCSHANE - Brian, 70, on July 13, 2021. President/Owner of the Advertising Checking Bureau, the nation's leading co-op advertising company. Lived and raised his family in Rockville Centre. Died peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona. Survived by his beloved wife of more than 40 years, Eileen; three children: Caitlin (Peter Rizzo), David (Dawn), and Travis (Lindsay); and five grandchildren: Owen, Sumner, Sienna, Emma, and Conor. Also survived by brothers, Kevin, Michael, Dennis and Timothy and sister, Maureen Chalos. Served on the Board of Directors at his alma mater, SUNY New Paltz, where he co-founded a scholarship for students to study in Ireland in honor of his parents. An avid NY Yankee, NY Knicks and NY Giants fan, Brian had an incredible will to live and a boundless love for his family and many friends. Funeral Mass will be held on July 31, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Helen A. & James T. McShane Endowed Scholarship for Study in Ireland at SUNY New Paltz (www.newpaltz.edu/soaringhigher/) or to Eden II/Genesis Foundation, an autism services provider.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 25, 2021.

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Barbara & Ken

July 19, 2025

Sweet Brian...I know your family & friends & everyone´s lives you´ve touch will remember you forever.

Barbara & Ken

July 19, 2023

Thinking of your generous & joyful spirit Brian. Your light continues to shine bright for so many people whose lives you´ve touched. xoxo

Walter Pomeroy

March 22, 2023

So Sorry to learn of Brian´s passing albeit almost two years since. I met Brian and his friend Mike Bookman while on Holiday in Cuba. We became good friends over the years, and used to speak quite often! As I live in the United Kingdom we often spoke about world events, especially after 9/11!!!! I raised a small fund for one of His close friends who was killed that day. I had no idea of Brian´s Death until I started to research it. I would like to give my deepest and heartfelt Condolences to his Close Family, Friends, and Work Colleagues. Brian was an incredibly genuine, warm Gentleman. The world is a poorer place due to his passing.
Walter Pomeroy

Barbara (Sue´s friend)

July 19, 2022

I will always remember Brian as one of the most warm, funny, generous humans I´ve ever met. A true family man & all-around great human being.

Kellyjean Chalwick

August 1, 2021

I am so very sorry to learn of Brian's passing. He was such a force of nature and one of the funniest people I have ever known. Eileen, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. He will never be forgotten. Love Kellyjean

Janine Park

July 31, 2021

Thinking of you today while everyone back home celebrates your life here on earth as well as your heavenly welcoming. Love your cousin Janine

Blair wasserman

July 30, 2021

I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of a wonderful fun loving brave man. Brian was a great family man and always fun to have great laughs with no matter how sick he felt. He will be greatly missed.

Anne Rooney

July 30, 2021

Sincere sympathy to the McShane family on the passing of Brian. From Anne, Frank and the Rooney family (Ireland). RIP

Stephen J Hallahan

July 29, 2021

sending Light and love and prayers at this sad and painful time....Blessed Be.

Kevin McShane

July 29, 2021

Brian was my brother, my best friend, my lifelong companion through thick and thin. He was the best person in the world his whole life. There will never be another man as friendly, loving and brave as Brian. You never gave up. Love, Kevin

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Robert P Lynch

July 29, 2021

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
dílis. My his soul be at God´s right hand.

Cinder Strahl

July 28, 2021

While working a very successful Co-op
Program at the corporate headquarters of Kawasaki USA,
I had the great pleasure to meet and work with Brian and his teams at ACB.
My condolences extend to both his family and work associates.

Luis & Nancy Poggi

July 28, 2021

Sorry for the loss of your brother. Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you Maureen and your family. Planting a tree in Brian's name.

Raymond Walsh

July 26, 2021

I'm very very sorry for your loss. Remember all the great times you had with this wonderful man. He'll always be with you all in spirit. R.I.P Brian

Barbara Fazio- & Ken McGrory

July 26, 2021

Brian was such a delightful, fun-loving family man. Always laughing & had a kind word for those around him. I know he is sorely missed by his family & all those who knew & loved him. RIP dear Brian. Your memory lives on.

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