March 23, 2024
Grand Marshal John C. Cochrane, Jr.
The
Parade Committee wishes to thank:
Our 2024 Signature Sponsors
Bright Bay Lincoln/Mazda
Cochrane Insurance Agency
Heartland Business Park
Michael Houlihan/Farrell’s of Brooklyn
Lions Club of Bay Shore
South Shore University Hospital/Northwell Health
Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc.
A very generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous Benefactors
Brentwood Chamber of Commerce
Brightwaters Farms
Brentwood Fire Department
Congressman Andrew Garbarino and
Everyone who participated in the planning of this annual event
Our advertisers for their generous support
St. Anne’s RC Church for offering the Mass of Peace
Suffolk County for the assistance of the Police and Auxiliary Police
The Town of Islip and especially the Parks Department
American Legion Joseph Loeffler Post #1006
Campbell’s Bakery
Gino’s Fashion Tuxedos
And a very special thank you to the men and women of the Brentwood Fire Department for the use of their facility on parade day and for the continuing help and support they generously give to this committee!
2024 Parade Committee Members
Michael J. Grant, Jr. - Chairperson
Andy Como
Heidi De Piazzy
Ellen Edelstein
Rupert Farquharson
Roquelle Goode
Shauna Henderson
Sharon Hoover
Edward J. Kelly
Kevin O’Reilly
Bill Menendez
Andres Rodriguez*
Mike Sgroi
William Sharkey
Manny Troche
*Student member
Life Members
Pauline Cuevas
Butch Jennings
Tim Pollock*
Kathy Ryan*
Life Members
Kay Schmidt
Maria Scott
Sue Tully
George Talley*
*deceased
CAPTAIN JOHN C. COCHRANE, JR. United States Navy Reserve
Captain John C Cochrane, Jr. was born in Bay Shore, NY. Upon graduation from Bay Shore Public Schools, he attended Jacksonville University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in General Business and was commissioned through Naval Reserve Officer Training (NROTC) in April 1982.
Captain Cochrane’s sea duty assignment was on board the USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) where he served as Fourth Division Officer, First Division Officer and Fire Control Main Battery Officer. His shore duty assignment was Aegis Training center, Dahlgren, VA, where he served as a Technical Instructor for the Aegis Combat System.
His first reserve assignment was Training Officer for Convoy Command, Naples Det 102. His next assignment was to form a new reserve unit for USS GETTYSBURG (CG-64) and served as Gaining Command Liaison Officer. Captain Cochrane was selected as REDCOM TWO Reserve Officer Association (ROA) Junior Officer of the year in 1992. He then was assigned as Commanding Officer of NR AFDL-6-Det 102 and Executive Officer of Readiness Unit 1602 in Amityville, NY. Captain Cochrane was selected as REDCOM FOUR Naval Reserve Association (NRA) Junior Officer of the Year in 1994.
Captain Cochrane then assumed command of Mobile Mine Assembly Group Five in Albany, NY. His unit was awarded REDCOM One Readiness Award and Letter of Commendation from the Secretary of Navy. He was activated by the New York Naval Militia to be a Liaison to the TWA Flight 800 Recovery Command. In October 1997, Captain Cochrane assumed duties as Operation Officer (J3), Commander Strike Fleet Atlantic. The unit was awarded the Leo Bilger Award.
In the fall of 2000, he was assigned as the Administrative Officer in NAVSEA PMS 102 unit in Washington DC. Captain Cochrane assumed command of FFG 39 Augment Bravo in October 2001. He assumed command of Military Sealift Command Northern Persian Gulf Detachment 102, Bronx NY in 2003. He is presently serving as Commanding Of fi cer, Military Sealift Command Expeditionary Port Unit 106, Baltimore, MD. In 2007, he was mobilized to the sand box and took command of MSCO Kuwait. Upon return from his mobilization, he received orders to be the Chief of Staff of Second Fleet reserve unit. Captain Cochrane’s decorations include: Legion of Merit (Gold Star), Meritorious Service Medal (Gold Star), Navy Commendation Medal Fourth Award, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (Gold Star), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Two Navy Unit Commendations and Navy Expeditionary Medal.
Captain Cochrane is President of Cochrane Insurance agency, a full service company in Bay Shore. He started Long Island Electrical Inspectors, Inc in 2009. He was elected Councilman in the Town of Islip in 2011 and termed out in 2024. Captain Cochrane resides in Brightwaters, NY with his wife, the former Kathryn Ann O’Connor of Allendale, NJ. They have two sons, John Campbell and Connor James.
With loving thoughts we dedicate this page to
Michael J. Grant Sr.
Husband, Father, Grandfather and Founder of the
Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1969
Georgia J. Grant
Michael & Eileen Grant
Michael & Joelle - Michael J, Riley Anne; Kevin & Dakota
The Late Patricia & Robert Flynn
Caroline; Stephen; Meghan
Colleen & Michael Kelly
Caitlin & Kevin - Mairead; Brighid; Michael - Charlotte, Ayala
Matthew; Daniel
Eileen & William Lyons
Liam; Colin; Luke
Alison & Brian Casey
Erin - Jaxxton; Logan; Emmett; Gavin
A staff that is courteous and helpful Facilities that are clean and comfortable Services handled with respect and dignity
A price you can afford - Michael J. Grant, Jr.
Michael J. Grant, Sr. Georgia J. Grant Founders
Michael J. Grant, Jr. • Brian T. Casey • Scott Kramer • Jessica Mayotte Directors
This page is dedicated to the memory of
A True Son of Ireland and 2007 Grand Marshal
George L. Roach, Esq.
March 23, 2024
Welcome Friends:
It is my privilege and honor to welcome you to the 2024 Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade! As a newly elected member of the Suffolk County Legislature, I want to introduce myself to you all. I am excited to join residents from Brentwood and the surrounding community, who have gathered for almost 60 years in celebration!
As a public servant, I understand the impact that our work can have on our local communities, and the good that can come from those who work diligently in their roles. Because of this, I want to acknowledge the commitment, dedication and achievements of this year’s Honoree and Grand Marshal, John C. Cochrane Jr., for his public service within the Town of Islip Council, and for his bravery and service as a Captain in the US Navy. His life-long service is truly deserving of today’s recognition.
On behalf of the residents in the 16th Legislative District, I would like to extend my best wishes to Grand Marshal Cochrane, and my appreciation to the Brentwood Parade Chairman Michael J. Grant, Jr. and the entire committee. Thank you for all your hard work in planning, organizing and overseeing this wonderful tradition in Brentwood. This committee brings the community together year after year.
I am grateful to serve the residents of the Brentwood Community and I look forward to seeing all of you!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Sanin Suffolk County Legislator District 16
This page is dedicated to our dearly departed Past Grand Marshals
The Bay Shore Lions Club would like to congratulate
Past Club President John Cochrane, Jr. on being named Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal
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Con ratulations
ohn C. Cochrane, r. for being named Grand Marshal of the 202 Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Irene Macyk PhD, RN Executive Director
William O'Connell, RN Deputy Executive Director
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 2024
Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and Grand Marshal John C.
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Congratulations to John C. Cochrane, Jr. 2024 Grand Marshal
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My Heartiest Congratulations to the 2024 Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and to Grand Marshal – the Honorable John Cochrane
Here’s to many years of grand heritage!
NYS Assemblyman Keith Patrick Brown | 12th Assembly District
Congratulations to the Brentwood Parade Committee and Grand Marshal John Cochrane, Jr. on the Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
John C. Cochrane, Jr.
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Phone: (631) 273-0526
Fax: (631) 273-1934
John C. Cochrane, Jr. from 2018 Grand Marshal Rich Loeschner
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Benedict Carenza, Jr.-Trustee
Catherine Rice-Trustee
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2024 Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade And To Its Grand Marshal
John Cochrane
