Brandon Shaw Allen of Hampton Bays Dies February 26 - 27 East
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Brandon Shaw Allen of Hampton Bays Dies February 26

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Brandon Shaw Allen

Brandon Shaw Allen

authorStaff Writer on Mar 3, 2025

Brandon Shaw Allen of Hampton Bays, who bravely battled a neuromuscular disease for many years, died on February 26. He was 34.

He was a beacon of strength and positive energy throughout his journey, inspiring those around him with his resilience and unwavering spirit, his family said, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a deep commitment to his family.

As a child and young man, he was always smiling and laughing, his family remembered, never giving in to his disability.

Even in the face of adversity, he had hopes and dreams of becoming a schoolteacher, due to the love and support he received from his own educators. His zest for life inspired all who knew him, and his love for many was returned threefold. His compassion for people led him to volunteer as a Big Brother and as a caregiver for an ailing neighbor for years.

In his spare time, he enjoyed Boy Scouts, karate, baseball, tennis, soccer, swimming and camping. He liked music — the Beach Boys were a favorite. He especially enjoyed being with family and friends and playing games. Sorry, Uno and Poker were among his favorites. He had a quick, infectious laugh and enjoyed a corny joke.

He was an avid student, always striving to do his best in school. He graduated with a Regents diploma with honors. He also received the Suffolk County Zone Award for Citizenship, Physical Education and Scholarship. He also received the Hampton Bays Fire Department award, the Hampton Bays CSEA award, and the President’s Award of Educational Excellence and Academic Achievement.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Rosalie Allen, Richard W. Allen Jr., and Joan Bowers; his great uncle Herb Allen; and his great aunt Thelma Allen. He is survived by his parents Catherine and Randolph Allen; his aunts and uncles Richard W. Allen III and Beth Allen, Moira Allen, Robert Bennett Sr., Holly Bennett, Tim and Marianna Bennett, Patty Bennett, Mary Jo and Doug Thies, Bryan and Michelle Clay, and Mark Clay; his cousins Caitlin Allen, Eric Dilbeck, Robert Bennett Jr., Jason Fava, Skylar Thies, April and Alex Bennett, Jace Clay, Jameson Bennett, Liam and Everly Dilbeck, Eva and Korra Fava, and Kennedy Hardeman; and his compassionate longtime caregiver and companion Stephen Badu.

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