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Robert Warren Brown, 89, passed away December 7, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield on June 27, 1928, he was one of six sons of revered parents, the late Irl O. and Julia Gertrude (Berry) Brown. He is predeceased by his brothers Leroy, James, Norman and Richard and survived by brother Irl. As a lifelong resident of Springfield Bob attended city schools including Western New England College and American Intl. College. He was on high school sports teams and played semi-pro football and years later used those skills coaching Pop Warner football and youth baseball. Bob served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired as a police officer from the Springfield Police Department and served as President of both the Massachusetts and Springfield Retired Police and Firefighters Associations for over 25 years. Caring passionately for his city, Bob worked for local and legislative priorities, ran for State Representative and City Council and became a member of the Insurance Advisory Committee and the Springfield Public Employee Committee. A Son of the American Revolution, he served as past President of its George Washington Chapter and dedicated forty years of his life to genealogy. Bob was predeceased by his beautiful wife Beverly J. (Fell) Brown. He leaves his children: Darlene Lauer and her husband Scott of West Boylston, Lori LaPalm and her loving mate Michael Ferraro of Warwick, RI, Craig Brown and his wife Debi of Wilbraham, Kevin Brown and his wife Marcia of Besthorpe, England, Barbara Marchese and her husband Wayne of Haverhill and Robert J, Brown and his wife Monica of Longmeadow. Also, he leaves 13 beloved grandchildren and 4 adored great-grandchildren as well as many close family members and friends. All are blessings.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services, 15 Ludlow Ave., Springfield followed by burial with military honors at 11:00 a.m. at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Robert W. Brown to the Springfield Retired Police & Firefighters Association, c/o G. Poulopoulos, 40 Oak Knoll Dr., Hampden, MA 01036-9741. For more details or to express online condolences, please visit www.nowakfuneral.com.
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My condolences to Roberts Family The last time I seen him was at my mothers wake,... before that I was a child. My mom was Dolores Berry Collins. I recall many wonderful stories of the Brown boys and still remember Aunt Gerts bird and its famous yelling out "laura"... I don't know many from Roberts family and know of his interest in our family genealogy. Sad losing touch of Family.....Irl Jr. is my God Father, If anyone would like to reunite please email me May Robert rest in peace ..
Christine Collins -Peacey
December 18, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the Brown family upon the passing of Bob.
During my time on the City Council, I always appreciated Bob's counsel and input when it came to matters concerning the Springfield Police Department.
May he Rest in Peace.
Mitch Ogulewicz
Former Springfield City Councilor
Mitch Ogulewicz
December 15, 2017
We loved and are going to miss Uncle Bob very much. Our hearts are heavy now for the Brown Family. Please feel somewhat at peace knowing that your dad is reunited again with your mom whom he loved very much. Blessings to all of you. Dan, Mary Ann and Bridgid
December 14, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. Grew up in the Acres with the Brown family.Bobby graduated with my brother Tommy. Fond memories of kind folks. Bless your dad. He raised some good kids.
Mike Abrahamson
mike abrahamson
December 14, 2017
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