Brian T. Connors, of East Marion, N.Y. and formerly of Jeffersonville, N.Y., died Jan. 20. He was 85.

Born in Brooklyn, March 24, 1940, he was the son of Thomas F. and Margaret (Maguire) Connors. He graduated from St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn and attended Villanova University in Villanova, PA before entering the New York State Police Academy. He married Mary Ellen Connors Aug. 8, 1964 in Brooklyn, and they lived in  Jeffersonville for 40 years before retiring to East Marion.

Mr. Connors loved his 20 years as a senior investigator for the New York State Police, and his “second act” as a vice president of Cablevision Industries in Liberty, N.Y. With a dedication for community service, he was a proud 50-year member of the Jeffersonville Volunteer Fire Department, a 40-year member of the Jeffersonville Lions Club and served as Town Justice of the Town of Delaware, N.Y. Mr. Connors was truly happiest when he was on his boat making memories with his family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents and sister Kathleen Lawlor, Mr. Connors is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Connors of East Marion; children Kevin T. Connors (Lynne) of Rockford, Tenn., Karen E. Hook (Ryan) of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Kelly C. O’Shea (Kevin) of Greenport, N.Y.; five grandchildren: Cody Hook, Chase Hook, Carson Hook, Samantha Vandiver and Wesley Vandiver; and brother-in-law John Lawlor of Boca Raton, Fla.

A memorial will be scheduled at a later date. Horton-Mathie Funeral Home of Greenport assisted the family. Memorial donations may be made to North Fork Animal Welfare League in Southold, N.Y.