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Brian O'Shaughnessy Obituary
GUILDERLAND - Brian Lyle O'Shaughnessy, 65, passed away suddenly May 29, 2023. Brian was born in Massena and lived in the Capital District since 1980.
After graduating from high school, Brian joined the U.S. Navy in 1975 and served for a brief time being discharged Honorably. He worked for CSX in Selkirk for 42 years as a freight conductor.
Brian enjoyed fishing and spending time in his camp in the Adirondack's.
Survivors include his loving wife, Karen; mother, Gale Lane of Colorado; sisters, Debra Beraueo and Cindy Carr of Colorado; two stepsons, David and Benjamin; one stepdaughter-in-law, Felicia; three step-grandsons; four nephews; and many friends in the area. Brian was predeceased by his father, Aden O'Shaughnessy; and one sister.
All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
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Ken Kneram
June 4, 2023
Ken Kneram
June 4, 2023
Ken Kneram
June 4, 2023
Brian was an amazing friend to me and awesome to his cousin Tim O'shaughnessy. (also a dear friend of mine)
Brian was kind and generous and extremely thoughtful.
He was always welcoming and always smiling and happy to see me.
He always had a treat in his pocket for my dog.
He treated me more like family than a friend and I'm truly honored to have known him.
There's a hole in my life that he once filled.
I will miss him dearly.
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