CAROLINA BEACH — Brian Michael Kavanagh, 62, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 11, 2017, at his home.
He was born April 18, 1955, in New York, the son of the late William Kavanagh Sr. and Eileen Orme Kavanagh. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 30 years, Patricia Kavanagh; and sister, Deidre Kavanagh.
Brian enjoyed farming and had a small farm in Bradford, N.Y., where he and Patricia raised their children. He also enjoyed a career as an iron worker with the Local 580 in New York City. He deeply loved his family and enjoyed Yankees baseball. He was very happy to fulfill his dream of retiring at the beach.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Kristy Bulkley, and her husband, Allan, of Clover, S.C.; two sons, Brian Kavanagh Jr., and his wife, Kathy, of West Point, N.Y., and Shaun Kavanagh, and his wife, Stefanie, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; eight grandchildren who he adored, Alisha, Ashleigh, Makayla, Patrick, Ethan, Lucas, Tristen and Sofia; brother, William ‘Billy’ Kavanagh; sister, Kerry Polizzi, and her husband, Joe; and numerous other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, June 17, at Quinn McGowen Wilmington Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcome, or memorial gifts may be made to the Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, N.C.
Please share memories or condolences with the family at quinnmcgowen.com.
