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William Brown Obituary
BROWN, William J. William J. Brown, of Manchester the devoted husband of Patricia (Riordan) Brown entered into the Lord's embrace unexpectedly Monday (May 1, 2006). Born in Flushing, NY, the son of the late William and Mary (Black) Brown, he and Pat most recently made Manchester their home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by their son, William E. Brown and his wife Amanda of Watertown, MA; granddaughter, Teresa L. Brown-Holmes; his sisters, Mary Ann Miller and her husband Alden, Susan Egan and her husband Robert, Kathleen Smith and her husband Richard, and Nancy Arduino and her husband Kenneth; his brothers, Joseph Brown and his wife Cathy and Anthony Brown and as well as his aunt, Dolores Bieselin; his mother-in-law, Kathryn S. Riordan and numerous nieces and nephews. A devout man with strong religious conviction, Bill was active in his church's affairs and was a Catholic Deacon for the Archdiocese of Hartford assigned to St. James Church in Manchester. Bill also worked as a Broker for Linsco Private Ledger. Friends and relatives may call on the family from 5-8 p.m., TODAY, May 3, at Saint James Church, 896 Main St., Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 4, at 11a.m., in Saint James Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to one of Bill's favorite charities: East Catholic High School, 115 New State Rd., Manchester, CT 06042, the American Heart Association, 2550 US Hwy 1, No. Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301 or the Memorial Tree Plant Program, c/o Customer Service & Information, 41 Center St., PO Box 191, Manchester, CT 06045-0191. Arrangements have been entrusted to Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave. Glastonbury.
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Melanie Jennings
June 11, 2006
To the Brown Family;
We are deeply saddened by Deacon Brown's passing. Deacon Brown touched the life and soul of my 10 year old daughter, Sabrina, on many, many occasions. She adored him and admired him for all he offered in a spiritual sense as well as the wonderful reminder of the gentle presence of Gods love. He will be missed by us more then these words can possibly display.
Melanie & Sabrina Jennings
Dominic & Diane Cutaia
May 7, 2006
Dear Pat and Family;
To say that we were shocked when we heard about Bill would be putting it mildly. We will never forget the kindess that Bill showed us. In many was Bill exemplified what it means to be not only a good Christian but also a good and caring human being.
Bill helped nudge Di and I to reflect on numerous things while he was the Deacon at St. Barts. We will forever be gratefull for all that he has done for us.
Dom and Di
Dominic and Diane Cutaia
May 6, 2006
Dear Pat and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Bill as a financial advisor, Church leader and friend.
DON BATTISTON
May 5, 2006
Dear Pat,
Pam and I were shocked and very sad when we received the call about Bill's passing. Frank and Anne Lukovits called us from Albany.Pat as you know, Bill was a wonderful man of faith, a good friend and a great deacon...I especially marveled at the loving and caring relationship between the two of you.I can almost hear the Lord saying..."Bill, my good and faithful servant ...welcome into the kingdom I have prepared for those who love me"!!!
Pat , may God grant you the gift of consolation at this difficult time.
Love Don and Pam
Deacon Don Battiston
Jupiter, Florida
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Maria Fazio Colangelo
May 4, 2006
Pat, I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. When I think of Bill I have warm thoughts of a gentle giant - he had a wonderful heart and great sense of humor. His love for you was so evident! Know that you are in my thoughts and in my heart!
Maria Fazio Colangelo
Bill Ditewig
May 4, 2006
Dear Pat,
Diann and I were so shocked to hear of Bill's passing. Please know that our prayers and love are with you and the whole family. Bill was a wonderful man and deacon, and his contributions will be sorely missed.
God bless,
Deacon Bill Ditewig
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Washington, DC
ward ponticelli
May 4, 2006
To the family of Bill, my deepest sympahy. We first met at St Bartholomew's. I was a parishner and follow worker when Bill and I became friends. Then I moved on to St James, where my roots of my childhood began. One day we met again and I was glad he was at St James. I feel as though I have let Bill down since I'm the Building & Ground Chairman and the church resident Architect. Bill was asking for railings to be placed in the church for easier access due to his limited abilities. After speaking to Monsignor the other day, we agreed to continue his request and a piece of Bill will always be a part of the church not only in spirit but helping others as he did. Again my regrets to you all.
Ward
Neal Duggan
May 3, 2006
Pat - Carol and I send our love and sympathy to you & your son during this difficult time. I have many happy memories of Bill at CML as he went about doing life brokerage business at DISA. His dedicated service to the life insurance industry is evidenced by his presidency of the local CLU Chapter.
Patricia Murray
May 3, 2006
Pat,
I was so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He was a joy to know and work with in the Diaconate Office and was always so kind and considerate of everyone. I was awed to see the beautiful and special relationship you two shared, truly a blessing from the Lord. May He grant you and your son his peace and consolation. Love, Pat Murray
Deacon Robert Pallotti
May 3, 2006
Dear Pat,
There are no words to express the sorrow and deep sense of loss that I feel personally with the death of Bill. Bill was an exemplary man and deacon. His contributions to the deacon community of the Archdiocese of Hartford and the national community of deacons was immense. His earthly presence will be sorely missed and I know he will pray for all of us as we continue our earthly journey to the Lord.
God bless,
Deacon Robert M. Pallotti
Ron Palmer
May 3, 2006
Pat
My deepest sympathy on your loss, Bill was a good friend and colleague. We spent many hours together over lunches and my friend will be deeply missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mark & Cherie Guimond
May 2, 2006
When I first came to lector at St. James, Deacon Bill, with the sparkle of the spirit in his eye, suggested that I try to sing the Alleluia at my first 730 am mass. So, I obliged only later to learn that was a special request from him and not the norm. Now, his gentle nudge has led to not one but two fully recruited choir members. May this short smiling memory give you some peace in this difficult time.
Carol Cacicedo
May 2, 2006
Pat,
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill was a dear friend and will hold a very special place in our hearts. Nick & Carol Cacicedo and the Smith boys and families
Justine Slattery
May 2, 2006
Pat - When I heard the news about Bill my first thoughts were of his warm voice. And I remembered the times the three of us spent together in NYC and Hartford when Bill would read from the menus of the wonderful restaurants you both treated me to. Good company, good conversation. These are great memories. We'll be with you Wednesday evening to begin to say our goodyes to Bill. Love, Justine
Rev. Ronald Osborne
May 2, 2006
Dear Pat and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bill's sudden death. He will be greatly missed. I will always cherish our friendship and his continual moral
support.
Bill loved his ministry as a deacon and rightly deserves a special place in heaven. He was indeed a faithful servant of God.
Please know my prayers and friendship are with you. I hope the friendship I share with your family will continue. If I can help in anyway please let me know.
My prayers and love are with you.
Fr. Ron
Deacon Frank Gluhosky
May 2, 2006
Beverly and I are so, so sorry. Bill was a gentle giant, full of love and humor as well as faith. We trust that the Lord will take Bill into his bosom for eternity.
Cindy Japikse
May 2, 2006
Our family is thinking of you all at this most sad time. The Brown's are one of the strongest families I know, they pull together and weather all kinds of storms. May your strength as a family give you comfort at this time.
Rev. Robert LaRochelle
May 2, 2006
Pat-
I am so sorry. I have many fond memories of spending a lot of time with Bill during my years in the Permanent Deacon program and in the Diaconate. He was incredibly supportive, kind and helpful!
My prayers are with you, as are Tricia's! They are offered with confident assurance that our Lord has received Him with open arms. Bill was a wonderful servant of our good and gracious God!
In Jesus,
Bob LaRochelle
Matthew Henry
May 2, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
ronald j. walsh
May 2, 2006
Pat,
I really enjoyed meetings & conversations with Bill, over the years - a wonderful man.
My deepest sympathy to you & your family
Ron Walsh
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