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Brandon Brophy Obituary

Of Fair Oaks, CA, passed away on August 27, 2014. Born in Sacramento, CA on December 16, 1957, died at age 56 years. His childhood friend, Andrew Stearns, cared for him during his long battle with cancer. Sister of Heather (Michael) Sellens, and Brett (Marianne) Brophy. Brandon was preceded in death by his parents Roy Brophy and Virginia Birmingham, brothers Sean Brophy and sisters Stephan Brophy-Holliday and Meghan Brophy-Vagt.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Aug. 31, 2014.

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Jeri Hauge- Mainer

August 27, 2024

Thinking of you today Brandon. I fulfilled your last wish at Bodega.... SO many memories....
Until we meet again friend....REST.

Terry Gray Kempvanee

February 1, 2015

Brandon was a great friend , and boss. worked with him laying tile and painting back in 2000,2001. Was sad and shocked to pull up to where he lived to find a big empty lot. Wish I had a chance to see you again had been thinking of you a lot. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND....

January 26, 2015

My sincerest condolences for the loss of such a great guy. Brandon was a true friend throughout Jr. High and High School. Always, funny, sweet and caring.

See you on the other side big guy....

Teresa Eramo Stroben

Johnny Walker

September 15, 2014

So many laughs, so many good times...Rest in Peace Old Friend

Jim Linkous

September 13, 2014

Brandon Brophy was a good friend during our school years in Fair Oaks. I have many great memories of fun adventures with Brandon. He had a good heart and always cared about others.

He will be missed and our deepest condolences on your loss.

Michael McConnell

September 4, 2014

Brandon was always a very kind and gentle person to me and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. It made me remember the good times I had with him and the rest of the family. He will be missed.

T. H.

September 3, 2014

Uncle Brandon may you finally be at peace. I would have liked to have had a chance to understand you better. I'm glad you are no longer suffering.

Donna Struck

September 3, 2014

Brandon had a good heart and a great sense of humor. We will remember the laughter and joy he brought to our lives

k h

September 3, 2014

wish i got to know u better. see u on the flip side, dudemeister.

Julee and PK McVicker

August 31, 2014

PK and would like to send a memorial in his honor. Where shall we send it? He was so kind and a great man. We are so sorry.

Gina Kingsbury

August 31, 2014

Dear Heather, I am speechless and so very sorry. What a terrible shock for you and the family. Sending prayers and good wishes.

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