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Dana Brown Obituary
He was born in West Yarmouth, the son of Carlton E. and M. Gladys Brown. He graduated from Barnstable High School and Wentworth Institute in Boston.
He served in Korea with the 78th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gunnery Battalion and was honorably discharged from the Army in 1954 with the rank of Sergeant First Class.
He worked for General Electric from 1955 to 1962. In 1962, he formed Dana S. Brown Company Inc., providing management consulting to major corporations and data processing to local companies.
He was an insurance sales representative for Lutheran Brotherhood and Modern Woodman Fraternal Insurance Companies.
He was a member and Past Master of Onondaga Lodge #802 F&AM, and in 1972, started publishing "The Word," the Masonic newspaper for the Onondaga Districts. He donated the publication to the Masonic Service Bureau.
In 1976, he began publishing "On The Trail," a monthly newspaper for snowmobilers in New York State, in cooperation with the New York State Snowmobile Association.
After retiring, Dana worked at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, in plant engineering. He was a member of Believers' Chapel in Cicero, N.Y.
He was predeceased by a baby daughter, Nancy, in 1951, and a daughter, Jeryl-Ann (Jeri), in 2004.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Catherine; daughters Jody Brown, Janel Hansen, and Juleen (Peter) Iannotta, all of Syracuse; sons Dana Jr. (Debra) of Richmond, Va., David (Amy) of Charlotte, N.C., and Darin (Sandra) of Madison, N.H.; 25 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Winston of Harwich Port; nephews Gregory Winston of Harwich, Wayne (Susan) Winston of Pittsford, Vt.; nieces Stephanie (Michael) Russo of Nashua, N.H., and Pamela (James) Piersall of Yarmouthport; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Believers' Chapel, Northern Boulevard and Thompson Road, Cicero, N.Y., on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m.
Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Denise Kelley
August 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as we remember our childhood friend with the utmost of affection. "the Colonial Acres Kids"
Jackie Carges
August 5, 2008
Juleen and family;
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father and grandfather. I am thinking of you and will keep you and you dad in my prayers.
Take Care
Jackie ( Baldwin) Carges
Michele Husak-Kharroubi
August 5, 2008
To the Brown family,
May God comfort you during this difficult time and may the memories of your dad bring you happiness even during this time of sorrow. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Tim Herlihy
August 5, 2008
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phi 4:7
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Bob DeLucia
August 4, 2008
Darin,
So sorry to learn of the loss of your father today. My sincere condolences go out to you and the rest of the Brown family.
Elaine Hradil
August 4, 2008
Mrs. Brown & family - so sorry to read in the paper about Dana. Paul was one of the patients in Chemo at the VA with Dana and we both enjoyed your company so much. God Bless you!
Elaine and Paul Hradil
Karen Schultz
August 4, 2008
Am lifting you all up in prayer at this time of loss.
May God's comfort carry you through this season.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Patrick Brady
August 3, 2008
Darin, i'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joelle Hoffman
August 3, 2008
Dear Brown Family,
We were so sorry to read of Dana's passing in this morning's paper. We wish to express our sincere condolences for your loss and hope that all is well with your family.
God Bless,
Bryon & Joelle Hoffman & family
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