VOORHEESVILLE – John Raymond Brophy, 54, of Voorheesville, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in North Carolina. John was born in Albany, and raised in Copake, NY before moving to the Capital District. He was a graduate of Columbia High School, and was employed for many years as a truck driver in Selkirk hauling new cars, and more recently for Fink Trucking of Germantown. John was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, and enjoyed fishing and bow hunting.
John is survived by his father John J. Brophy of Voorheesville, his brothers Thomas Brophy of Roswell, NM, and Daniel Brophy of Watervliet; and his sisters Regina Dunn (Jim) of Colonie, and Mary Quell of Colonie; his nieces and nephew Amber Dunn, and Shaun and Jennifer Quell. He was predeceased by his mother Mary Holmes Brophy, his stepmother Ellen A. Rochford Brophy, and his brother in law John Quell.
A memorial mass will be celebrated in Christ the King Church, Sumter Ave., Guilderland, Saturday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and will be received by the family in the gathering space of the church after the mass. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or view or print a prayer card, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Kevin & Annie Shortsleeve
December 24, 2009 at 5:27 amJohn was our friend and buddy. He took good care of my sister Sharron. He wanted to marry her. Most folks don’t understand John and Sharron. They were special to each other as John was special to all of us in his own way. He was a good man. We will miss him terribly. We talked on the phone many times throughout his trips to the south. I knew he was in trouble when he didn’t call or answer last weekend. Please keep in touch with us and my sister, she is devistated too. We are praying for John and for you, his family.
Anna DiSanto
December 24, 2009 at 1:17 pmRegina,( Jim and Amber),
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother John. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
With love and prayers,
Anne
Rich and Kathi Reynolds
December 25, 2009 at 7:51 pmRegina, We’re so sorry to hear about your brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time for you. Please take care.
In sympathy,
Rich and Kathi Reynolds