O'Shea honored at Maplebrook breakfast

AMENIA — John O’Shea, chairman of the Poughkeepsie-based insurance firm Marshall & Sterling, became the 14th recipient honored at Maplebrook School’s annual President’s Breakfast on June 8.

Honorees are chosen for their civic achievements and have included a variety of people ranging from local historian Ann Linden to Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus.

O’Shea, in addition to his insurance business, has worked with a number of not-for-profit organizations and community groups, including the United Way and several medical groups such as Vassar Brothers Hospital, Health Quest and Mid-Hudson Health.

Donations by guests who attended the breakfast ceremony were put to a scholarship to be awarded to a graduating Maplebrook student this year.

Several guests made brief remarks, including Marshall & Sterling President Tim Dean.

“Our firm’s values mirror John O’Shea’s values,� he said, attributing much of the business’ success to the honoree. “If there’s somebody I could follow in the footsteps of, it would certainly be John.�

“This really is a great place and I’m very proud to be recognized by your school,� said O’Shea upon accepting the award. “It’s an honor to be named among the former honorees.�

O’Shea said he was very fortunate to find opportunities to help the community in a variety of ways over the years.

“I hope that for the foreseeable future I will continue to do the things I am doing,� he concluded with a smile.

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