BROWNSVILLE — A funeral Mass was scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Nov. 15 at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Belle Harbor for an 11-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department who a week earlier died in the line of duty. 

Firefighter Patrick Brady, 42, of Belle Harbor, died of cardiac arrest Nov. 8 at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, according to an FDNY news release.

Officials said he had a medical emergency while helping to stop a five-alarm “all-hands” blaze in East Flatbush. 

Brady, who came from a family of FDNY personnel, is survived by his wife, Kara, his parents, Dennis and Susan Brady, and two brothers, also FDNY firefighters, officials said. 

He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Belle Harbor, said Father William Sweeney, the pastor, on Nov. 10. He confirmed the time for the funeral Mass, but other arrangements were still pending at the time of this writing.

The parish announced on its website that its Rosary Group would offer its weekly rosary at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 “in loving memory” of Brady. 

The notice said Brady was a “beloved parishioner, family member, and friend to so many within our community.” 

Belle Harbor is home to scores of retired and active-duty civil servants. Many of them are members of FDNY. Several of them died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 

Three years ago, the seaside community eulogized another hometown FDNY member — Firefighter Timothy Klein, 31, who died on April 24, 2022, battling a house fire in Canarsie. 

Brady’s death drew statements from Mayor Eric Adams, Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker, and Bishop Robert Brennan of Brooklyn. 

“His tragic death is a sobering reminder of the daily sacrifices of these brave men and women who protect our community,” Bishop Brennan said on social media, sending prayers to Brady his family, and “the brave members” of the FDNY.  

“Through the intercession of St. Florian, may God grant the fullness of eternal life to him, consolation to his family and protection to those who watch over and protect us,” Bishop Brennan said. St. Florian (250 – c. 304 AD) is the patron of firefighters. 

Mayor Adams praised Brady during a Nov. 8 press conference at the hospital. 

“Firefighter Patrick Brady gave his life protecting the city we all love,” he said. 

The mayor noted that Brady’s brothers, Jimmy and Brian are FDNY firefighters, as well as his cousin and uncle — all dedicated “to protecting the lives of their fellow New Yorkers.” 

“I would like to express my deepest sympathy to his wife, Kara, and his entire family during this difficult time,” Mayor Adams said. 

FDNY officials said Brady, assigned to Ladder Company 120, was operating on the roof of a six-story building which was ablaze at 9407 Kings Highway in Brooklyn when he went into cardiac arrest. He was immediately treated by fellow firefighters and FDNY Emergency Medical Service personnel on scene, who also rushed him to the hospital, officials said. 

The firefighter is the second FDNY line-of-duty death in the past two weeks. 

On Oct. 29, paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman, 46, died after a shift at the FDNY’s training academy on Randall’s Island, officials said. 

They also noted that Brady’s death marks the FDNY’s 1,163rd line-of-duty fatality.  

Brady joined FDNY in 2014 after graduating from the academy. He was assigned to Engine 227 in Brooklyn, before transferring to Ladder 120 in 2022. 

“The entire FDNY is heartbroken over the loss,” Commissioner Tucker said. “Firefighter Brady was a dedicated public servant, and firefighting was in his blood. We are thinking of his family, friends, and fellow members as we join them in mourning this immense loss.” 

Firefighters assembled after Brady’s death to honor him and accompany his body from the hospital.  

On Nov. 9, they showed up again, all dressed in their “bunker” gear for a ceremony to place purple and black bunting to the exterior of Ladder 120’s “house.” The building at 107 Watkins St. in Brownsville is also the home for Engine Company 231. 

Prayer was led by an FDNY chaplain, Father Peter Purpura, who is also the pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Middle Village, Queens. 

Scott Coyne, who was a lieutenant and captain at the station for 16 years, commented on Brady’s legacy, calling him “one of the greatest.” 

“When you think of New York City firemen, you always think of figures that are larger than life,” Coyne said. “And you could tell there was something different about Pat.” 

Coyne said Brady made friends with everyone and especially took care of younger firefighters. He also called Brady “an organizer” and “an informal leader” who “did what you needed done before you even asked.” 

“And he was good when we went out the door to a lot of these buildings that are right around here,” Coyne said. “When you look back at your own life, you’d want to be like Pat Brady.”