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Edward Brown Obituary
AGE: 53 • Yonkers
Edward M. Brown, 53 of Yonkers, NY died peacefully on January 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and friends after battling a long illness. A lifelong resident of Yonkers, he was born on August 14, 1961 to the late Andrew and Grace (nee O'Neill) Brown. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois (nee Carrol), his adoring daughter Lauren and his beloved son Matthew. He is also survived by his 4 brothers Andrew, David, Francis and William and his 3 sisters Marilyn Sullivan-Brown, Janet Lemischak and Mary Fitzgerald. He was predeceased by his niece Tara Fitzgerald. Eddie was a loving uncle to his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews all will miss him terribly. Eddie graduated from Gorton High School in 1979 (All City Baseball Pitcher). He earned his bachelor's degree from Manhattan College and a master's degree from Mercy College. Early on Ed Brown lovingly known as "Downtown" worked for the city of Yonkers before moving on to St. John's Riverside Hospital where he worked for over 30 years starting in the store room, moving up to Vice President of Inter-Facility Support Services. A loving, amazingly funny and giving man, Eddie was a past member of the Pacoys Boys Club, The Crescent Club, local chapters of the Elks Lodge and Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He was an aide to the Grand Marshall of the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2007. Eddie was a man of strong moral character and relied on his faith throughout his life. Eddie loved his puppies Lacy, Brooklyn and Gabby. He enjoyed playing golf, boating, watching football and the amazing Mets. He enjoyed playing stickball with his brothers when he was younger. Eddie had the uncanny ability of making people laugh with his stories and jokes. Eddie was loved by everyone who met him and he will be missed forever. Visiting hours will be in the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Friday from 3-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in Christ the King Church on Saturday January 17th at 10am. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to a scholarship that will be set up in Edward's name. Please remit to Lois Brown c/o 15 Autumn Circle Yonkers, NY 10703.
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
168 Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 965-5488
www.whalenandballfh.com
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dominick borrelli
January 10, 2021
ed was the greatest guy i knew and is truly missed rip my friend always
Arthur Ravo
February 14, 2015
My condolences to the Brown family. I played baseball with Eddie at Gorton HS in 1978 & 79. He was a talented pitcher, a great competitor and always kept things light. His senior year, when he won "All City" honors, if my memory is correct, he won only 2 games and lost 9. But, he had one of the lowest ERA's in the city. He never got support from the rest of the team but always battled to the very end.
Again, my condolences...
Stephen Becker
January 22, 2015
To the Brown family, my deepest sympathies go out to you during this difficult time. my prayers are with you. Ed was a great man And will be missed.
January 20, 2015
Lois.. I'm praying for you. The Lord will carry you through this.
Blessings, Shirley in Alabama
Al Pulmano
January 19, 2015
Dear Lois and family. We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ed. Eddie and I went to Gorton together. Our families met again at Christ the King Church and School.May Father God bring you comfort at this difficult time. May the Lord Jesus grant him eternal rest.
The Pulmano family.
Josephine Salzarulo
January 19, 2015
Lois and family sorry for your loss my deepest sympathy to the family.
RIP Eddie
Paul Carty
January 18, 2015
The community of Archbishop Stepinac High School is praying for all of you. You have our deepest sympathy at this very sad time.
January 18, 2015
Lois, my deepest sympathy to you and your children. I had the pleasure of meeting Eddie when he stayed with us in Ireland a few years ago. The funniest most loveable guy he had us all in tears from laughing at his stories and we had a great night at the One Direction concert. You are all in my thoughts, Fiona Rafferty, Belfast
January 17, 2015
Rest in peace Eddie. You are in my prayers. Steve Higgins and Marianne Sinclair (Silver Spring, MD)
Lorraine Babak
January 17, 2015
Dear Lois...Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, Eddie. Our hearts cry out for you and your family at this terrible time,and may God help you get through this. I know that Ed is looking down lovingly from heaven, upon his beautiful family. Rest in peace, Ed...we will truly miss you,and your wonderful qualities in life. Please keep that laughter up..we all need it. God Bless you all. Love, Lorraine and Mike Babak
Jackie Rudolph
January 17, 2015
Worked w/ Eddie 16yrs @ St.Johns the funniest greatest guy I knew, I'm very saddened by his passing. My prayers for Lois and his children & all his family members at this time. He's legacy will live on forever in Yonkers by all he was loved by all. May he rest in peace with God.
Tara Bernard
January 17, 2015
What a great guy and a great family. I am so very sorry. Fran, Lisa, Angela and Andrew you are in my prayers, as is the entire Brown family. Love you. --- Tara Bernard
Betsy F
January 16, 2015
Eddie was a special man...I worked at SJRH with him. I received a large amount of parking tickets when I created my own totally illegal parking space...had to go meet with him and he recognized me from 7 West and the RFL...He just looked at me and said get out of here but no more tickets and smiled and winked as I left. He was the biggest supporter of the 7 West Angels team at the RFL!!! He arranged the tent, van and the Security team to support us. Eddie was our #1 fundraiser ~ we would never have made our donation goals without his support !!!
Hugh Fox, Jr.
January 16, 2015
You will truly be missed. We had a lot of good times together, R.I.P.
Karen Galik
January 16, 2015
Lois, Lauren & Matt, you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love Karen & Lisa
Sharon Knizeski
January 16, 2015
Dear Lois, my deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. May God be with you to comfort you in this time of grief. My prayers are with you...your cousin, Sharon
Pat Sabol
January 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Lois and your family. I had the honor to know you and Ed for over 30 yrs while working at St Johns. He was a good kind man. He was instrumental in picking up so many employees during snow storms over the years. He was loved by all. May he rest in peace.
marion Howley
January 16, 2015
Lois, You are a woman of great faith, and I know this will help you through your days ahead. Just call when you need to talk. Love, Marion
Gerard & Anne Rafferty
January 16, 2015
Lois our deepest sympathy to you and the family. We had the pleasure of having Eddie stay with us on his trip to Ireland a few years back, he had us in tears of laughter listening to his childhood stories A funny and genuine guy.
January 16, 2015
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Take comfort in knowing that you now have a special angel to watch over you. Dom and Fran Borrelli.
Dolores Green
January 16, 2015
Dear Lois, I am so sorry to hear about Eddie,he and I had a lot of fun together at the hospital.He will be greatly missed by all !! He loved my split pea soup when I brought him some. Be strong for your children, he left his heart in San Francisco !!
Dolores Green
January 16, 2015
Dear Lois, My deepest sympathy to you and your children. I remember Eddie in fun times working with him at the hospital. He loved my split pea soup, he will be missed. Left his heart in San Francisco!!! Sincerely Dolores & Dennis Green
January 16, 2015
Rest in Peace Eddie, You were truly one of the good guys Bill Scaplehorn
Patti Sullivan
January 16, 2015
Lois, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Eddie will really be missed by many at the hospital. A great guy that will never be forgotten
KK
January 16, 2015
You will be missed downtown Eddie Brown!!!!!
Charles Cola
January 16, 2015
RIP my Friend, it was a honor to know you and share so many good times over the years.
Deborah Politi
January 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Brown family. We will miss Eddie but he will never be forgotten.
Charles Cola
January 16, 2015
Rip "Downtown" Eddie Brown, it was honor to know you and call you friend.
January 16, 2015
On behalf of the bussiness office staff at St Johns Riverside Hospital we offer our deepest sympathy to the family.
Joe Loughlin
January 16, 2015
I had the enjoyment of playing softball with Eddie a while back and would occasionally see him at St John's. Great guy! Saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.
Ann Kachmar
January 16, 2015
I will miss him,really miss him. He was always there for the Ladies in the Gift Shop. I always had a real connection because we both went to Longfellow Junior High.and joked about it all the time.Yes and he had great faith.
January 15, 2015
My friends little brother who grew up to be a fine husband and wonderful father. Job well done. You are loved and will be missed. Louise Doyle LaBarbera
Jason Marescie
January 15, 2015
My Deepest Sympathy to the Brown Family I worked with Eddie at St. John's
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
January 15, 2015
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Gary & Michele Haydu
January 15, 2015
Sorry to hear Eddie is gone I no gary & I will miss him. We have great memories of him as best man at our wedding . And when he helped us move up to Syracuse, ny in 1989. As well as my husband has many childhood memories of him he will cherish. He will be so missed by many people and is loved by many. God has a great person in heaven with him.
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