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COURTNEY BROWN Obituary
of New York, NY, passed away at home on October 15 at the age of 93. A graduate of Shaw University and Hunter School of Social Work, he was a well-known advocate of human rights, a historian and educator and a former warden of St. Philips Church, Harlem. Courtney cherished life, travel, jazz, politics and brandy. He leaves his loving life partner Roslyn, devoted daughter Beverly, son Courtney Jr. and faithful dog Cristina. Wake: Monday, October 23, Bentas Funeral Home, 6pm-8pm. Funeral: Tuesday, October 24, 11am, St. Philips Church, 204 W. 134 St., NYC.
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Irma Megiddo
September 9, 2023
Courtney Brown was one of the best professors I ever had. His course on Black civilization at Hunter SSW in 1972-73 is with me to this day. May his legacy live on.
Irma Feinberg Megiddo
Joanne deRosa
February 8, 2023
Courtney Brown was my professor for The Black Community and Social Welfare in 1979.at Hunter college His deep knowledge , spirit, and sincerity altered my perceptions of the world , this country and it's history . It changed my life and my soul and I am so lucky to have been a student of his . His spirit lives on...
terry phillips
May 8, 2021
My condolences to his family. I was a student of his in the 70's and part of a group of students that he mentored and poured his knowledge into. He was such a great influence on me as a social worker! May his soul rest in power.
Cora Greenberg
November 2, 2017
I was so sorry to read about the passing of Courtney Brown Sr. I was a student at Hunter School of Social work in the mid 70s, and his class was a MUST! My first serious introduction to the realities of race in America. Thank you Professor Brown. Rest in power and peace.
October 25, 2017
May the God of all Comfort bring peace and comfort to your family during this time of sorrow. 2
Rochelle Friedlich
October 23, 2017
Courtney was a blessing to those he touched. May his blessings live on through his memory.
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