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THELMA BROWN Obituary

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THELMA M. (nee Hennessy), of Roxborough, age 95, July 3, 2013. Wife of the late James J. Brown; mother of Eileen M. Gross (Harry), James J. Brown (Gayle) and the late Patricia A. DiOrio and Dennis Brown.; mother-in-law of Anthony DiOrio; sister of Margaret Kuneck, Ann Rogers, Rosemary Miles, Daniel and Joseph Hennessy and the late Bernice Manno and John Hennessy; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Saturday 9 A.M. followed by Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at Holy Family Church, 234 Hermitage St., Phila., PA 19127. Interment Calvary Cem. Donations in her memory may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 111 S. Independ-ence Mall East, Suite 411, Phila., PA 19106.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2013.

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Anna Forbes

June 28, 2021

My thoughts and prayers for Thelma and her loving family.
God Bless

Jim Brown

July 7, 2013

One of the greatest generation. She embodied the saying, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". She lived through two world wars, a world-wide pandemic and the great depression. Family, faith and friends were the pillars of her life. Thanks for everything mom, you were the best.

Liz Stepberger Broughton

July 7, 2013

Sorry for your loss, Eileen.

Pat Flaherty

July 5, 2013

Eileen, thinking of you and your family.

Crystal Nardone

July 5, 2013

Thelma was a delight to all of the Ladies and Staff at the Roxborough Home for Women for the many years that we were privileged to have her with us. Her kindness, wit, and ready laugh will be very much missed by all who knew and loved her.

Cathy Rebl

July 5, 2013

So sorry for your loss Eileen. No matter how old it still hurts

Tom Gioconda

July 5, 2013

Fond memories of a class lady and caring mom

Anna Forbes

July 4, 2013

My Deepest Sympathy, Michele to you and your family. Prayers for your comfort and Peace in your heart.
Anna Forbes

Danielle Hennessy

July 4, 2013

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND WILL GREATLY MISS YOU!! Rest In Peace

Mary Ellen Duffy Devers

July 4, 2013

My sincere sympathy to Eileen and her entire family on the death of her mother.

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