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Janice Brown Obituary
Janice Brown's weekends were a hullabaloo of children, her own and her sisters'. Monday through Friday, she was an accountant at Marsh & McLennan. But when Saturday rolled around, she was off to the zoo, the skating rink or the movies with her 11-year-old son, Justin Johnson; three nephews, ages 6, 3 and 1; and a 4-year-old niece.
But Ms. Brown, 34, was not a run-of-the- mill aunt. One nephew, 3-year-old Kyle, had lived with Ms. Brown, a single mother, since he was an infant. Kyle's mother, Dawn, 23, was unable to care for her children, so two live in Flatbush with their grandmother, Juanita Lewis, and the third, Kyle, lives nearby with Ms. Brown.
Janice Brown's sister Tameshia, 24, said that Ms. Brown had stepped into the breach, initially agreeing to take Kyle for a year, after Dawn had already given custody of her oldest to her mother. But, according to Tameshia, Dawn was still a a street person so Ms. Brown took the boy permanently. Ms. Brown spelled her mother, who was also taking care of a third grandchild, every weekend. Last summer, along with Tameshia, she took the whole brood to Disney World, paying for the trip and giving her mother a few days of peace and quiet.
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Alaylah Lucero
September 13, 2024
Janice Brown, I would like to send condolences to her family. I would like to inform you the I am a middle schooler and I wrote a memorial essay about her. I wish you all well and may Janice's spirit stay well alive in your hearts.
Lenza Lettley
September 12, 2023
I miss you very much Janice , I came across a picture of your mom other day Gone too soon and too long forever in my heart
Juanita
September 11, 2023
Janice you were the smartest person I knew having graduated from Syracuse University!
Thank you for being someone I could look up to for the rest of my life. You set the bar high. Mommy was so proud to call you her daughter, our hearts broke forever when we lost you so tragically. I know mommy was so happy to see you again when she left our earthly side.
Thank you for being loving, kind, patient and strong!
Thank you for bringing Justin and I to The World Trade Centers every year for every event your job had and showing us the statute of Liberty from your office window.
Thank you for the trip to Walt Disney World, you made our dreams come true! Even though you were busy you made time to show love for the people you cared about!
I'll never forget the baby shower you threw for Dawn, you were so happy to become an auntie. Thank you for being a shining light that could never be dimmed. You taught me more than you'll ever know and I will forever tell the many stories/ memories I've shared with you. Thank you for loving and accepting me like I was your own child. FOREVER in my HEART & SOUL.
Juanita Brown
September 11, 2023
22 years ago but my heart feels like it was yesterday! I'll never forget the love and strength you manifest. Give mommy a kiss for me. I love you always & forever.
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Juanita Brown
March 14, 2023
Your memory will never fade! Forever in my heart. I love you & I miss you
Lenza Lettley
September 12, 2021
Missing you Janice. So many memories in my mind you were so young 35 at the time of your death you would have been 55 now, I wish things were different especially for Justin and Kyle , my heart is sad today as we commemorate this awful tragedy , continue to rest in paradise
Maria
September 11, 2021
Janice, Rest In Peace and Power. Your perseverance, friendship and laughter at SU will always be remembered. My love to your children, may they always know what a wonderful person you were.
Lenza Lettley
September 3, 2021
It’s been 20 years , never forget you Janice . In loving memory #gonetoolong
Cindy Roe
September 2, 2021
Remembering Janice on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Nicola Mercer
December 6, 2019
Janice's name came to me as her middle name contains 'Lois' which is my only daughter's name. I am visiting the 9/11 memorial for the first time in December'20 and I want to be able to pay my respects to the victims but also to choose one person who I know something about so I can visit their name on the memorial and remember them for the life they led and what their family and friends lost that day. I will be visiting Janice's memorial and will think about what an amazing, kind, loving and family centred person she was x
Del Newberry
May 30, 2018
We will never forget. It is my prayer that all of those children will remember the good times with Janice. Much love from Texas.
Tom H
September 11, 2017
Today, 09/11/2017, we remember you Janice. We will never forget you. To Janice's family members: Hold onto her memories and allow Janice to live thru you. With much regards.
April King
September 17, 2016
I know you dont know me but, I wanted to send my condolences. I stand with you on grieving the loss of your loved one. I just feel the impact of that terrible day is etched in my memory. Know that I will never forget RIP
Vanessa Gil
September 15, 2016
such beautiful comments about you, my condolences to the family! even though i did not get the privileged of meeting Janice my heart hurts with you!
AD Luma
September 12, 2016
May Janice rest in peace and her whole family be comforted by God. She was 36 when she dies, just about my age now. My heart goes out to all of her friends and family. May God bless you all.
lenza lettley
September 9, 2016
Janice, it's the 15th anniversary of 9/11 a horrible day, so much has changed since you been gone, your son is going to be a father, you would have been so excited to be a grandma! I miss you so bad, I'm talking about you to my co-worker but I got very emotional so I had to find this page and write memorial message, continue to SIP my friend!
September 11, 2015
Rest i Peace Diva...you are never forgotten
Maria Leippert-Barnes
September 11, 2014
Rest in paradise Janice! <3 <3 <3
Steve Bradley
September 18, 2013
Miss you Jay.
Steve
September 18, 2013
jay I always think about you and thou your not here I smile when I think of you. Justin I am sure that your mother smiles when she watches you from afar, you are the apple of her eyes and remember you are a testimony that she was here on earth. Justin a lot of love and I still remember.
Auntie Sophie
September 11, 2013
Justin,
You need to know that you and your mom continue to be in our hearts, and prayers. You were blessed to have such a beautiful person to call Mommy. I'm sure she would be so proud of the young man you've become. Be well, be strong, and be blessed. You have angels in Mom and Grandma watching over you. Love, Auntie Sophie
Barbara Boam
July 10, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #261) on 5/25/13 as a dedication to your life.
E. Wilson
March 22, 2013
To the son and cousin's of Janice J. Brown, Your Mother answered the question that was asked by Cain at Genesis 4:9 am I my brother keeper
Maria Leippert-Barnes
September 10, 2012
My dearest Jan Jan, My heart broke when I learned of your passing. You were one of my stars at Syracuse University. I enjoyed our conversations about life, school, boys and fashion. You worked hard to get your degree and I will always be proud of your effort and accomplishments. I still have a card you sent me to thank me for our time shared. I want to thank you,you were and always will be my sista girl from Brooklyn. I pray your son and family find peace and comfort knowing what a wonderful loving sweetheart you are...I will miss you here, but I know that we will be together again in another place and time. Love you!
Alexus Brown
September 5, 2012
Rest In Peace Janice. I choose you for my essay.( :
Cameron Richardson
July 26, 2012
It was a time before my fam & I moved to Jersey where Aunt Janice (because that's what were to us) would take us out every single weekend along w/Justin but on one particular day, all that and more wa taken from us and I never got a chance say anything to you so I'm saying it now, many yrs. later that I love you, miss you we'll see you on the other side.......Love your nephew Cameron R.I.P
Kara Mcclean
March 31, 2012
I wish I knew how to tell your family how you have touched my life. I never knew you, but your spirit reached out to greet me that day at the memorial. Thank you Janice Juloise! Kara from Wisconsin
Maria Vazquez
September 13, 2011
Rest In Peace
justin johnson
September 12, 2011
thank you for the love for my mother she is forever love and praised
CRYSTAL WHITE
September 11, 2011
I REMEMBER HOW SHY U USED TO BE LAUGH AND COVER YOUR MOUTH MY BROTHER DENNIS ALWAYS BOTHERING YOU AND WHEN YOUR LIL SISTER DAAWN WAS BORN NOBODY CAN EVER TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME JANICE MY GIRLSCOUT BFF AND DANCE CLASSES IN B-4 U GO AND REST IN PEACE WE WILL MEET AGAIN LOVE U
sharon jackson
September 11, 2011
Rest in peace
Leslie Wheatle
September 11, 2011
Words cannot describe the feeling we as Americans feel. Still the Greatest Nation in the World!
lucy hoffman
September 11, 2011
RIP JANICE MAY THE ARMS OF GOD BE WRAPPED AROUND YOU AND HIS ANGELS SURROUND YOU ALWAYS FROM THE HOFFMAN FAMILY.
maribel jackson
September 11, 2011
rip janice god bless ur family
Denise Murray
September 11, 2011
Gone but never forgotten. We will never forget. Rest in Peace Janice.
DIANNE WHITE
September 11, 2011
Hey Janice you will always be in my heart!!! REST IN PEACE AND YOU WILL ALWYS BE MISSED!!! SAY HI TO YOUR MOM MY FRIEND MISS JAUANITA AND MY HUSBAND MR.WHITE LOVE ALWAY MRS.WHITE FROM LINDEN PLAZA BLDG3
Audi Mincey
September 11, 2011
Sistah Janice I think about you often. On this day the 10th Anniversary of your death I wanted to say I remember your smile and beautiful personality. I am so Blessed to have known you.
Steve Bradley
September 10, 2011
Jay, my darling I still miss you and alway's will remember all we shared and how you taught me how we as human's should be. The lord graduated you because your heart was beyond your years. Someone so loving and caring, I will alway's miss you and love you, your steve
Mary Colins
September 9, 2011
This week the nation will remember you and all that died on 9-11.
Cheryl Bryant-Brown
September 9, 2011
Ten years now, you have rested in The Christ's Arms...You and your sweet manner are not forgotten...We crossed the burning sands together, "Mission Impossible" Spring '85! "Que-eeee" forever!!! My eternal Que-Essence...Rest In Peace...
Janice Brown
September 11, 2010
Janice Brown - I saw your picture and your name in our local newspaper and it stopped me in my tracks. I have come across many Janice Brown's in my life and thought we ought to start a Janice Brown group since there were so many of us. I think of you every year at this time and now that I have read you loved children and even take in those who are not your biological children, I will think of you every day. I work with kids in foster care and I am awed by family members that step forward and take these children when their bio parents cannot. I hope your children were taken in by your family, as I am sure they were. One day, I hope we can meet - God Bless you and my heart goes out to your family and your children.
Doug Abraham
May 27, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Juanita Mcfarlane
September 11, 2007
Janice and I attended Bishop louglin memorial high school together. We ended up taking our children to the same daycare. She was such a caring and loving person. She is truly missed.
Rhonda Wilson
August 8, 2007
i rhonda wilson have experience the death in my life,i lost my brother in 1989 and he is never forgotten.as well as your memory on earth god is a good god and we cant question him to the family always remember that god loves you but he love Janice Brown a little more.God Bless the family, Rhonda Wilson+Family Jones,Jacksons,Minnifield,costello,gatewood.
Kristine
October 19, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Teddi Beekman
September 18, 2006
I was very honored to have read, aloud, Janice's name at Ground Zero on September 11, 2006, and happy I did not mispronounce Juloise...May her light shine on forever...
God Bless,
Teddi Beekman,
wife of Michael E. Beekman
WTC victim
P Tabbernor
August 29, 2006
In remembrance....
veronica renaud
September 11, 2003
janice, for the short time a have know you, you was a loving person and a kind person to everyone, i meet janice thought her sister tameshia who i have know her whole life.janice,my heart is broken because you are gone,but i know you are in a better place, i love you and miss you. my prayers are with the family .GOD BLESS YOU
DEDRE RODRIQUEZ
October 26, 2002
JANICE,
YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER. I WILL ENSURE THAT! A MOMENT WILL NOT PASS THAT I WILL NOT REMIND MY THREE CHILDREN OF THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE AND LIFE THAT YOU GAVE WHEN TERROR PLAGUED OUR CITY. YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER. I WILL ENSURE THAT! YOUR MEMORY MUST LIVE ON! YOUR BODY PERRISHED THAT DREADFUL DAY IN SEPTEMBER, BUT YOUR SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON IN OUR FAMILY. DECADES WILL PASS, BUT AS I LIVE AND BREATH, YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER. I WILL ENSURE THAT! MAY GOD CRADLE YOU IN HIS ARMS AS WE CRADLE YOU IN OUR HEARTS.
YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER. I WILL ENURE THAT!
DEDRE RODRIQUEZ
October 21, 2002
AS THE SMOKE ROSE AS I GLARED OFF MY NEIGHBOR’S TERRACE,
I SAW THE BIRDS.
THEY WERE FLYING IN AND OUT OF THE SMOKE.
I SAW THE BIRDS
I KNOW YOUR SPIRIT WAS IN ONE OF THEM.
FLYING HIGH.
TRYING TO ASSURE OUR WEARY SOULS THAT EVERYTHING WAS ALRIGHT.
I KNOW YOU PEEK IN MOM’S WINDOW MAKING SURE SHE’S OK.
I KNOW YOU WAKE YOUR SON WITH YOUR VOICE EVERY MORNING.
I SAW THE BIRDS, AND IT TOLD ME YOU WERE OK.
I CAN’T REMEMBER YOU EVER HAVING A FROWN.
JUST A WARM, CARING MOTHER, DAUGHTER AND FRIEND.
WHEN I SEE ANY BIRDS,
I SMILE A BIG SMILE JUST LIKE YOUR SMILE.
AND THAT IS MY EVERLASTING MEMORY.
Janice Waters-Smedley
October 12, 2002
To family and friends of Janice J. Brown may I offer my continued sincere condolences for this loss. I know from experience the heartbreak of death so I know you need encourazgement and comfort. Something that comforts me is knowing that no matter what, there is a GOD who cares and he has promised to comfort all those who mourn by wiping out all tears from our eyes and one day death and sorrow will be no more. (Revelation 21:3-5) Please try to remember that there are people who care and we are praying to the Most High GOD and asking him to bless and comfort you now and in the days to come.
Respectfully yours,
Janice Waters-Smedley
Dorothea P. Jacksons
September 11, 2002
JANICE: Dedre and Family knew you. I only knew about you. I Pray that you are in the arms of you father "JESUS", and that you new life will be filled with "JOY" in HEAVEN..I Pray for SON & your family that they will find PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SPIRIT....dpj
Cindy Brown
September 10, 2002
Dear Janice..I just got done reading all the nice things about you. Like a few of the other, the same name was what drew me to your guest book. To read about a cruise you took with some christian friends is a joy. What a gift you gave yourself & your family to accept that Jesus died for you. I hope His joy is the strength of those you had to leave behind.
Tammy Bailey
September 10, 2002
Janice,
I'm a stranger to you and your family, but not a stranger to losing a loved one. Your life is a mirror of mine. Like you, I'm raising my siblings children and regularly give them social and recreational activities. You remind me to love endlessly, explore and set no boundaries, give unselfishly and to cherish time. God Bless Your Soul and I pray that he comforts and protects your loved ones.
GODSPEED,
Tammy
kamla sandiford
September 2, 2002
Janice,
I think of you daily, of how you blessed so many with your giving spirit. When Jackie introduced both Ethyien and I to the Loughlin crew, we became instant friends. I remember all the weekend trips we took together. And when you introduced me to the hat lady. She would get the cuttest things for Justin and Wesley. I think about the time we went to Lord and Taylor's via the subway during a snow storm.The mascarade party that your investment team had.The cruise with the CLC crew! I still have the video of us all praising the Lord and taking over the ship!! Thank you friend, for even on your departure from this earth you have managed to connect me with one of your friends that you worked with. Our children are pals and we saw one another at your homegoing ceremony. When our boys get together, Louisa and I talk of you often. I know that you are watching from above. You can see how much everyone misses you here. But we will meet again my friend.
Kam
Daisy Escobar
May 26, 2002
Although we only met a few times, through our mutual friend Tiff, I remember how sweet and caring you were. Rest In Peace Janice!
Dawn McDowell-Gatling
April 23, 2002
I attended Bishop Loughlin High School with Janice. I was very saddened to hear of the news as I visited Bishop Loughlin's website. I pray that the LORD will continue to keep the Brown family in his care and know that there are so many of us keeping you all in prayer.
May GOD continue to comfort you and give you peace.
Dawn Gatling - Class of 86'
Gladys Thomson
April 8, 2002
God bless you and give you strength, Janice was a special person. She gave to those around her life lessons and love.
Janice Brown
March 11, 2002
I just want to tell Janice's family how sorry I am about her death. We have the same name and I also have a daughter named Dawn. I will keep you in my prayers always.
Derek Ward
February 14, 2002
Janice, you and I talked frequently in the evening on our way from campus. We used to take the crowded south campus bus to our Skytop Apt talking about how our day had gone.We laughed and joked about how cold it was in Syracuse...coudn't wait till May for the snow to be gone! I speak for many of your friends who may not know about your passing, we will always miss that gapped tooth smile of yours:-) You will forever be in our thoughts and hearts
Derek
Megan White
February 12, 2002
Both I and my husband remember Janice well from our college days at Syracuse University. Janice (J-Nice)was a very sweet young woman and alot of fun to hang out with. I did then as I do now consider her my sister. Deepest sympathies to the Brown family, may God bless you in your time of loss and sorrow, especially the little ones.
Brenda Brown Finnegan
January 16, 2002
Dear Brown Family,
Although I did not know your loved one, Janice Brown, I read about her in the NY Times tributes and she sounds like a wonderful human being. I hope she is at peace.
I feel a kinship since we have the same last name, Brown, although I am a white woman from Mississippi. I have grown children and my heart goes out to her mother, sisters and the children she left behind, her own and the little one she had taken into her home. God bless you all.
Sharnelle Marshall
January 16, 2002
May God continue to Bless and keep Janice's family. I only knew her for a short time, but it was memorable. We lived on the same block in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. It was back in 1992. We were both going through some things and we took solace in each other. Our sons are the same age and they used to play together. We eventually moved away and lost contact. I am saddened that I did not continue to keep in contact. I pray you are in a better place now with no suffering. Peace and God Bless.
Deborah Smith
January 10, 2002
I met Janice while working at Marsh & McLennan over 12 years ago. She was not just a co-worker--she was also one of my best friends. I cannot begin to express how much I miss her. It still seems like a dream. I pray that God will continually give me strength and also her son and the rest of her family.
Teresa Jahn
January 7, 2002
May Janice's warm and caring heart, her life and love live on in you. May warm memories of times together lighten the sorrow in your hearts. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Janice.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Ernie Jackson
December 11, 2001
I remeber Janet from Bishop Loughlin H.S. I used to "bother" her as all boys do in high school. I rememeber Janet well. Hearing of her passing recently just made really sad and I have no other feelings to add on top. Seeing that she became a major caretaker of children just reminded me of how "patient" she was with my silliness. My heart and soul go out to her family and close friends as I haven't seen or heard from Janet since 1983 (graduation), I know these people miss her deeply and are feeling her loss every minute of every day. To you Janet I say God bless and may he allow to continue to "take care of those you have helped"
Ernie Jackson - Bishop Loughlin, '83
December 11, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS JANICE J.BROWN AND MAY
SHE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HER
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Dawn Davis
December 10, 2001
You were a wonderful person and a great friend. God bless you!
Dawn Davis
Musser Hall @Ursinus College
December 5, 2001
We just wanted to give our sympathies and let you know that you are not alone during this time of tragedy. May God be with you, and we wish you to have a Merry Christmas!
JACKIE CASTILLO
November 4, 2001
HI JANICE, I WAS HOPING NOT TO FIND YOUR NAME ON THE MISSING PERSONS LIST BUT THERE YOU WERE. I WOULD SEE YOU AND DEBORAH AT LUNCH TIME WHEN YOU TWO WOULD GO OUT FOR LUNCH. SHE'S ALSO MISSING AND I HOPE THAT YOU TWO ARE TOGETHER SOMEHOW. THANKYOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO MAKE YOU LAUGH, LOVE JACKIE
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