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Brian Simonsen Obituary

SIMONSEN NYPD Detective Brian P., 42, of Calverton, formerly of South Jamesport, on February 12, 2019 in the line of duty. Loving husband of Leanne Simonsen. Cherished son of Linda and the late Dr. Paul M. Simonsen. Beloved brother of the late Melissa Simonsen. Caring grandson of Vernon Petersen. Reposing at St. Rosalie Roman Catholic Church, 31 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, New York 11946 on Monday, February 18th from 7-9PM and on Tuesday, Feb. 19th from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Wednesday, February 20th at 10:00AM at St. Rosalie Roman Catholic Church. Interment at Jamesport Cemetery. For further information, contact DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 15, 2019.

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February 29, 2020

Today would have been our 20th anniversary on the job. We started this thing together but unfortunately didn't get to finish together. It's hard to feel happy about this milestone without my brother.. Rest easy Bri.. You are loved and missed beyond words.. Happy 20th anniversary. I love you..

April 2, 2019

Our hearts go out to Brian's Family, for your loss of a member of this so Wonderful Family.
RESPECT,RIP, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!
WITH OUR LOVE,
Ron & Deborah Hill
449th B.G. Assoc.,
2nd Generation

Rudy Andre

February 20, 2019

I want to express my heart felt sympathy for the loss of one of our own, Detective Brian Simonsen. I sit here watching the funeral for him with tears in my eyes. I mourn for him and all our brother's who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The grief these family members are going through will stay with them for a lifetime. A day will not go by without his wife, mom and dad wishing Brian was at their side. Brian faced all the perils of this job knowing that tragedy could happen at any time or place. Yet he faced them all heroically. For this he has all the love from me and my family, as well as his Brothers in Blue.

Sincere Condolence,
Detective, Rudy Andre

lois gonzalez

February 19, 2019

Thank you for your service
may you RIP my thoughts and prayers are with your family

Neil Fenton

February 18, 2019

Brian:

You were a great Detective and I am honored to have worked with you. On the cases that we worked on together you were courteous, kind and a consummate professional. I was most impressed with your ability to win the trust of difficult witnesses. Thank you for being a role model and for the example that you have set. Rest In Peace, Neil Fenton

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18

Reposing

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

St. Rosalie Roman Catholic Church

31 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY

Feb

19

Reposing

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

St. Rosalie Roman Catholic Church

31 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY

Feb

19

Reposing

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

St. Rosalie Roman Catholic Church

31 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY

Feb

20

Liturgy

10:00 a.m.

St. Rosalie Roman Catholic Church

31 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY

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13805 Main Road (Rt. 25), Mattituck, NY 11952

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