Brian George O'Connor of Chatham passed away on December 1st.  He was born in Leavenworth, KS on March 20, 1995.  He was the beloved and cherished son of David J. and Leslie M. O'Connor of Chatham.  He is also survived by his big brother Robert F. O'Connor, his maternal grandmother Geneva Mello (Spring Valley, CA), his paternal grandmother Mary O'Connor (Chatham), and his paternal grandfather Donald O'Connor (Cedar Point, NC).  Brian also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Brian graduated from Chatham High School in June 2013 earning a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors, and with a Distinguished Portfolio.  He was attending Hudson Valley Community College.             Our precious Brian was a sweetheart.  He was uncommonly considerate, caring, and sensitive.  He loved to laugh and possessed a wonderful sense of humor.  He excelled in academics and was interested in all subjects, but it was history – and especially World War 2 history – that was his passion.  Our life on earth now has a tremendous void and heartache without him, but we are eternally grateful for the gift of Brian for eighteen incredibly joyful years.  Every act of kindness and compassion we witness will ever remind us of our "little buddy."             Calling hours will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday December 6th at the French, Gifford, Preiter and Blasl Funeral Home at 25 Railroad Avenue, Chatham.  A private family service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, and Brian will be laid to rest at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Brian LOVED cats and was so caring for all people, please consider a donation in his name to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, or a floral arrangement in his memory to a nursing home, hospital, or senior center of your choice.  Online condolences can be made at frenchblasl.com.