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William Brown Obituary

William "Bill" Brown passed unexpectedly on October 8, 2022. The last of six children born to Nolan and Nellie Brown in Phoenix, AZ. Bill attended North Phoenix High School, graduating in 1966. After his father's passing in 1967, Bill left AZ for CA, staying with family in San Leandro and the Kensington/Berkeley area. Bill met his wife Nancy via this extended family and they married in May of 1970. Bill and Nancy moved to Pinole in 1971 and had two children, Diana and Matthew, and were active parishioners of St. Joseph's Church. Bill worked at the Alameda Naval Air Station and for Home Depot. After Nancy's retirement, Bill and Nancy moved to Live Oak, CA. After Nancy's passing, Bill moved back to Pinole. Bill is survived by his son, Matthew (Amy) and his grandsons, William and Nicholas. Bill will be remembered on Friday, November 18 from 3-7 pm with a Rosary at 6pm. The funeral service will be on Saturday, November 19 at 11am. Both will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in San Pablo, CA.

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Published by East Bay Times from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, 2022.

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Gina Rose

December 26, 2022

I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have not seen him in many years, but when I was in college I attended a Bible study at Bill and Nancy's house and what I learned was immensely valuable. Prayers to your family.

Rickey Shay

November 15, 2022

As a young boy Uncle Bill and Aunt Nancy included me in their wedding as the ring barer. I´m grateful for those memories and others when we visited.

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