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Sylvester Brown Obituary
Born in Trenton, N.J., "Sy" Brown grew up in Trenton, and received his formal education in the Trenton public school system. Having a passion for shooting pool "Sy" traveled across the country being one of the best in his trade, having played against some of pool's famous names such as "Minnesota Fats" and Mike Massey. "Sy" was a decorated player, loved by many, and won numerous pool tournaments across the country. Some of his wins included taking the top prize at the 2005 Las Vegas Valley Eight Ball Men's Senior Tournament, taking 1st place in the senior's division at the 2011 Super Billiards Expo in Valley Forge as well as many other APA championships and tournaments.
He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Violet Brown, and siblings, Clarence "Ron Brown," Richard "Weegie" Brown and Violet Loretta Brown Barnes. "Sy" is survived by his only son, Andre Brown of Johnstown, Pa.; four daughters, Tracey Creely of Chandler, Ariz., April Givens of Ewing, N.J., Darshelle Miles of Morrisville, Pa. and Qiana Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y., 11 grandchildren, two special nephews, Tracey Richardson of Italy and Lamont Richardson of Trenton, a special niece, Tena Brown-Griggs of Trenton, special cousins, Mary Giles of Hamilton and "Bubby" Byrd of California, a special and good friend, Lindsey Tucker of Trenton, and a host of relatives and close friends.
Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton.
Memories and Condolences
for Sylvester Brown
Brenda Ganges
December 4, 2012
April, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort in knowing that your Dad is no longer suffering. God bless you and your family.
Barbara Cauthen
December 4, 2012
RIP "Sy" you are home (Heaven) along with your friend Stanley Johnson. The two best pool shark in Trenton. you are going to be miss dearly. GOD BLess this Family.
Barbara Cauthen & Family
December 4, 2012
RIP "Sy" you are going to be miss dearly. we had some awesome time especially when you played pool at the old "BT"Lounge. God Bless this family in your time of breavement.
John Scott
December 2, 2012
you was a very good friend 2 me
Monica & Buddy
December 1, 2012
My condolonces to the family, once again. I'm sure Mom Loretta greeted him at the Pearlie Gates, with lots to talk about. May God give you all stregnth and peace at this difficult time.
John "Weasel" Williams
December 1, 2012
Sy was a good friend of mine. One of a very few people that had open invitations to family events at my home. I learned a lot about pool and life from Sy. He always left a smile on my face. I will certainly miss him.
November 30, 2012
HONORED TO KNOW YOU AND PLAYING ALONG SIDE YOU. YOU WILL BE MISSED. YOU WERE THE BEST OF THE BEST. LARRY JORDAN WILLINGBNJORO,NJ
Sylvester Meyers
November 29, 2012
RIP Sy, i am your name sake and will miss u very much when i last spoke with you i did not know you were that sick but thanks for being there. Your name will live on in me and my Son Syvester Robert Meyers love u, miss u, but will never 4get u Rest Easy.........
Jermaine Lee & Frederick Seay
November 29, 2012
"Sy" ... was one of my partners and a legend in his time. He can never be replaced.
To April and Marchelle and the entire family our prayers are with you.
Qiana Williams
November 28, 2012
Daddy, I will miss you greatly. You are gone but will never be forgotten. I thank God for you & all you brought to my life.
Love you always your daughter ~ Qiana
Daddy & Us
Qiana Williams
November 28, 2012
Bob Feldman
November 28, 2012
I have known Sylvester for over fifty years. We had a million laughs together, especially with Whitey. We originally played on front Street at Russo's Gold Crown Billiards, then on Artic Parkway. I just saw him about six months ago at Pete Fusco's in Feasterville. He walked in about five seconds after I mentioned his name. A great guy, a great player and a great friend. he will be greatly missed and never replaced. RIP my friend.
Bob Feldman
JOYCE WILLIAMS
November 28, 2012
MY CONDOLENCES TO APRIL AND FAMILY. MAY YOUR FUN TIMES YOU HAD WITH YOUR DAD BE A COMFORT TO YOU AND KNOW THAT HE TRULY LOVED YOU ALL. LOL JOYCE AND JO JO.
Sylvia Stout
November 28, 2012
Be strong and hold your head high. It will be difficult for a very long time because we never get over the loss we just get accustomed to not seing our loved ones. When you are lonely or down lean on and surround yourself with people who genuinely care about you. When you start to question why then turn to JESUS and thank him for this day not yesterday or tomorrow but this day. My prayers are with you and just stay strong, hold to God's unchanging hands. Through the death of my daddy when I got down I just start humming the lyrics to "One Day at A Time" One day at a time sweet JESUS that's all I'm asking of you, just give me the strength to do everything that I have to do, see yesterday is gone but tomorrow may never be mine just give me the strength to take one day at a time.
Joan Givens
November 28, 2012
Words can't express what the family is going thru right now but we will be there for one another always. Love you all!
Jessica Hartmann
November 28, 2012
Sy was a Idol to me in the League he was such a great guy and a awesome person. I will always remember watchin him shoot pool with ease making it look so easy he was so talented. Also I will remember the dinner that he bought me in Vegas and the great conversation we had. So sad... :-( Rest In Peace my friend
Dad and family
April Givens
November 28, 2012
An appropriate obit for a well-known and well-loved person. Our father Sy will surely be missed.....Love you dad
November 28, 2012
Rest in peace Sylvester, until your name is called.John 5:28
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