Thomas P. Brown Jr.

1947 - 2022

Thomas Patrick Brown, Jr., 74, passed away Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at home. He was born in Springfield, MA on September 18th, 1947. He was the son of the late Thomas P. Brown, Sr., and Marion F. (Hauschild) Brown. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 through 1971. He received his Bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam and his Master's degree from the University of Connecticut. Mr. Brown began his 35 year career in education as a teacher in Hartford, CT. He later served as a Reading Specialist in West Hartford, CT. Following that, he was a well-loved principal at several elementary schools in Meriden, CT where he was a strong advocate for reading and literacy and was known for his wide array of fun neckties. Tom maintained his passion for reading and was always finishing a new book. He was also a loyal fan of the New York Yankees, Miami Dolphins, and UConn Basketball. Tom is survived by his children, Kerry Rusgrove of Newington, CT, Kevin Brown and his wife Kimberlee of Stafford Springs, CT, and Timothy Brown and Kirsty Cullinane of Lindenhurst, NY; his grandchildren, Allison, Molly, and Joshua, his goddaughter, Jennifer, and many nieces and nephews; his siblings, Albert Brown of Las Vegas, Nevada, John Brown of Springfield, MA, and Michael Brown of Beverly Hills, FL. He was predeceased by sister Patricia Burden of Chicopee, MA and brother Peter Brown of Springfield, MA. The family invites you to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 16th at 1:30 pm at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to the American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com