I used his e-mail and sent my condolences to his family. I received a very nice one back from his father. Mr. Cavanagh asked that I tell everyone how much they appreciate the support of everyone here. He also forwarded a copy of the obituary, which he suggested I post here for all to share. He was a fine young man who will be greatly missed. [V] Here is Brian's obituary:
[b][size=4]Brian B. Cavanagh
Marco Island, FL
Brian Bowler Cavanagh, 20, of Marco Island, died suddenly December 24, 2001. Brian was raised in Avon, CT, and moved to Marco Island in 2000 after completing two years of college at SUNY, Morrisville, NY. He was currently a full-time student at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL.
He is survived by his parents, Tippy and John Cavanagh of Marco Island, formerly of Avon, CT; a sister, Mrs. Sharon Cavanagh Dane, brother-in-law Kevin Dane and nephew Preston Dane of Cedarburg, WI; a brother, Jeffrey John Cavanagh of Farmington, CT; grandparents Anthony and Irene Peters of Long Boat Key, FL; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Brian was a very special young man. He touched the hearts of all who knew him and will be missed dearly by all his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Saint Mary’s Church, 76 Sharon Road (Route 41), Lakeville, Connecticut, on January 7th at 11:00 am. The family requests that memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be made to a favorite charity in his name.[/size=4][/b]