We are shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Brian Monaghan.
Brian was from Bay Ridge and lived in Long Beach, NY. A retired NYPD officer, he was well known in the New York Irish music scene as he was enjoying a second career as a talented musician and entertainer. He has played all over town, but is particularly well known in Bay Ridge, Breezy Point, Rockaway and Long Beach.
The list of places Brian has performed includes:
Pipin’s Pub, Cabana, Rocky Sullivan’s, The Irish Circle, Harbor Light, Donovan’s, Marty O’Brien’s, Bungalow Bar, Mason Jar, Belle Harbor Yacht Club, Browers, Sonny’s Canal House, Dalton’s, The Sugar Bowl and many more.
Arrangements:
Visitation: Wednesday, May 20, 2015: 7-9pm, Thursday, May 20, 2-4pm and 7-9pm
Christopher Jordan Funeral Home
302 Long Beach Road, Island Park NY 11558
Funeral Mass:
Friday, May 22, 10 am
St. Ignatius Martyr RC Church
721 West Broadway
Long Beach NY
Our condolences to Brian’s wife Jen, his sons Seamus and Jack, his parents Peggy and Seamus and his siblings Margaret, Jimmy, Patrick, Michelle and Aileen.
Links:
Obituary from NYPD Emeralds
Obituary from NY Daily News
The Rockaway Times: The Day the Music Died – A Tribute to Brian Monaghan
The Rockaway Times: Remembering Brian Monaghan
2012 article in The Irish Echo: Ex-cop Monaghan Brings Music to Community
Brian’s facebook wall is filled with condolences and memories from his many fans and friends.
Here are some photos & videos:
Brian this year in Rockaway
Brian with Chris Decker in front of Irish Haven during NYC Marathon
Brian’s March, 2011 performance of “A Day in The Life” at Pipin’s Pub, (via Mike Beitchman on youtube)
