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Susan Brown Obituary

Susan Virginia Brown
Susan Virginia Brown (née Matto), age 103, passed away peacefully in her home on August 31, 2025. Born on September 26, 1921 she was the daughter of Frank and Theresa Matto, the 4th child of nine. During her young life she contributed greatly to the care of her younger siblings. After high school, she attended Butler Business School and soon began her career at the Connecticut National Bank. She was executive secretary for Presidents Lewis Shea and Alexander Hawley and before her retirement was named a Vice President of the bank. After retiring from the bank, Susan continued to serve her community as secretary to the First Selectman of Westport, Connecticut, a role she held with dedication until her final retirement.
In 1959 she married Clinton Brown with whom she enjoyed many years of traveling and of entertaining family and friends until his death in 1988.
Sue is predeceased by her siblings Theresa Matto, Frank Matto (Dorothy), Charles Matto, John Matson (Ada Jean), Thomas Matto and Laurence Matto. She is survived by her sister Sylvia Ferrante (John) of Trumbull and Josephine LeClair of Seminole, Florida, sister-in-law Helen Matto and many nieces and nephews including Elizabeth Kristof (Richard), John Ferrante (Gina), Anne Ferrante, Karen Matto Leska, Janet Matto and Frank Matto.
Special appreciation to her aide, Linda Grasso, for her care and kindness to Sue.
Susan was laid to rest in Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport on September 5, 2025.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Sep. 5 to Sep. 7, 2025.

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Bronson Hawley

September 6, 2025

Sue was a dedicated executive assistant to my father, Alexander Hawley, at Connecticut National Bank. She was a wonderful, hardworking employee much admired by my father and her fellow employees.

Bryan Keogh

September 5, 2025

We wish Susan all the best in Heaven . We only got to know her as our neighbor over the last 10 years - always cheerful and full of great stories. A wonderful life!
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September 4, 2025

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