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Capital Region Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment' Capital Region Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment'
Capital Region Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment' Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the sudden loss of a police officer from the region being remembered for his commitment to the community. Albany Police Detective Conor O’Shea died Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the age of 37, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Albany, O’Shea grew up in the hamlet of Slingerlands and attended Bethlehem Central Schools, where he fell in love with hockey, his obituary said. “He forged many lasting relationships with teammates and coaches in local youth hockey organizations,” reads his memorial. “As a goalie, Con stopped many…
Musician, Writer From Area With Knack For Winning Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets Dies At Age 39 Musician, Writer From Area With Knack For Winning Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets Dies At Age 39
Musician, Writer From Area With Knack For Winning Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets Dies At Age 39 A longtime Hudson Valley resident who died at the age of 39 is being remembered as a talented writer and musician. Brian John Brogan, a lifelong resident of the Dutchess County area, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Nov. 1, according to his obituary. Brogan was born in the Bronx and grew up in Poughkeepsie. He studied English at SUNY Potsdam and spent his career as a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, his obituary said.  "Brian was a talented musician and writer, someone who could truly express himself musically in his own unique and ori…