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Stephens - Brian Robert, of Miamisburg, OH, formerly of East Islip, NY, on May 30, 2025. Devoted father of Kaitlyn, Meghan, Allison, and Emily. Devoted son of Joe and Kathy; and brother of Jennifer Kennedy, Patrick Stephens, and Colleen Minihan. He is also survived by his former wife, Andrea Stephens (nee Caraccio); sister-in-law, Tina Stephens (nee Marchisotto); brother-in-law, Paul Minihan; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home on Sunday, June 8, 2-4 PM and 7-9:30 PM. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip on Monday, June 9, at 9:45 AM. Burial to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Brian's family suggests donations may be made in his loving memory to a charity of your choosing. www.chapeyfamily.com

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 6, 2025.

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Jun

8

Visitation

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

Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

200 East Main St, East Islip, NY 11730

Jun

8

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

200 East Main St, East Islip, NY 11730

Jun

9

Funeral Mass

9:45 a.m.

St. Mary's R.C. Church

20 Harrison Avenue, East Islip, NY 11730

Funeral services provided by:

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - East Islip

200 E Main St, East Islip, NY 11730

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