Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Buckley Funeral Home - Asbury Park
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Apr 29, 1958 – Oct 9, 2019 (Age 61)
David Alexander Brown passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Dave was the beloved husband of LouAnn, with whom he had just celebrated their 30th anniversary, and father to Janet, who was his absolute pride and joy. Dave was born on April 29, 1958 to Richard Brooks Brown Sr. and Janet Flint Brown. He grew up in Interlaken alongside his two brothers Sandy and Rick and his sister Pam. He spent his summers as a lifeguard at Allenhurst Beach Club and was a standout athlete at Asbury Park High School.
Dave spent some time at Lafayette College and traveling throughout Europe before finding his place behind the stick. He was a well-known bartender along the Jersey Shore, including a 20+ year career at Rod’s in Sea Girt where he forged close relationships with staff and regular customers alike.
Dave and LouAnn were married in 1989 and moved to Point Peasant, where they happily lived for over 28 years. Their home was always one of warmth and welcome. Dave loved his daughter fiercely and was her biggest fan throughout her athletic career. He was the lovable Uncle Dave to his kin and beyond, and especially to his niece Kelly, and her daughter, Angelina. Dave exuded charisma and amiableness and was a friend to nearly everyone he met. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
David is survived by his wife LouAnn; his daughter Janet, Asbury Park, his brothers Sandy Brown, Esq. and his wife Joan, West Allenhurst, Richard Brown Jr. and his wife Christine, Fairfield, CT, his sister Pamela Brown Kimble and her husband James Kimble, Long Branch, and his brother-in-law Anthony Tomaini, Oceanview, DE. He is also survived by a wonderful array of nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Dave’s life will take place on Monday, October 14 from 4pm - 7pm at Buckley Funeral Home, 509 Second Ave., Asbury Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the NJ Sharing Network online at www.NJSharingNetwork.org/Contribute or via mail at NJ Sharing Network, Attn: Foundation, 691 Central Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974.
Read MoreTo Pam and the Brown family:
Just learned of Daves passing. He was a super nice guy and he always had a warm smile for everyone. Im sorry for your loss.
Deirdre OBrien Sonsini
May 27, 2020 | New York, NY | Friend
Dear Louann, Janet and the entire Brown family,
I was so sad to hear of David's unexpected passing. David and I were in the same class at APHS. I always admired him as not only was he a great athlete, but also kind, handsome, charming and bright.
Though we lost touch over the years the memories of him remain vivid and bright. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Please find some solace in all the wonderful memories he leaves behind for us to share.
Karen Johnson
October 14, 2019 | Beverly Hills, CA
Dear Louann, Janet and the entire Brown family,
It is with a heavy heart that I heard about David's unexpected passing. David and I were in the same class in APHS. I always admired him for he was bright, handsome, athletic and charming.
Though we lost touch over the years, the memory of him is vivid and bright. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies.
I hope the family finds solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for all of us.
Karen Johnson
October 14, 2019
My deepest condolences to your family. May your memories be of comfort in this time of sorrow.
Ametra Burton
October 14, 2019
Dave was a legend at APHS. Although he was known for his incredible athleticism, it was his charisma and charm that really made him stand out. He had the uncanny ability to make everyone that knew him feel as special as he was. We had many great times in those years and I will miss his smiling face.
Sending love to his family. He was one of a kind.
Wendi Lowenstein Jacobson
October 13, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend
I am so deeply saddened to learn of your loss. I grew up with Dave in Interlaken but I remember him most from our four years together at Asbury Park High School. During that time Dave was the guy we all looked up to. He was celebrated for his athletic prowess but he was also smart, handsome and way funny....a great pal to all! Dave was the guy we all strived to be but he did it all so seemingly effortlessly and so beautifully. Though I didnt see him often over the ensuing years I was...
Laurence P. Mitchell
October 13, 2019 | Interlaken, NJ | Friend
R.I.P Dave.
One of the good guys, along with Norman at the old Rod's.
Jim and Marianne Mac Gowan
October 13, 2019 | West Palm Beach, FL
Dear louann and Janet, words can't describe the sorrow I feel for you both and the Brown family.
I was fortuate to know David, his kindness, wit and loyalty. He will be greatly missed.
My prayers are with you,
beverly mrykalo
October 13, 2019 | Mantoioking, NJ | Friend
LouAnn and Janet,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. So sorry to hear of Davids passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marylou and Bobby
Marylou Galiano
October 13, 2019 | Toms River, NJ | Friend
