Fred M. Brown

Fred M. Brown, 90 of Boynton Beach, Florida died peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born in Providence, RI on September 10, 1934. He was married for 68 years to Sandra (Castleman) and they had two children Jeffrey Brown (Nancy Engelhardt) of Needham, MA and Glenna Hornstein (Richard z"l) of Delray Beach, FL, whom he loved very much. He was blessed with three grandchildren, Daniel DiPiero (Skyler Tucker), Beverly Strickland (Skylar) and Alina Brown. Fred was excited to welcome his first great grandchild due in November. He is also survived by his beloved sister and brother, Toby Smolokoff (Sheldon) and Phillip Brown (Ann). He was a beloved uncle to several nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Jack and Marion (Blumenthal) Brown.

Fred graduated from Hope High School in Providence, RI in 1952. He attended Bryant College where he met his future wife Sandra. He lived a very vibrant life full of passion for his performing in plays, his love for travel, his political beliefs, spending time at Narragansett Beach riding the waves and many other activities. His biggest love was for his friends and family. Fred was loyal to both and described by many as the ultimate "family" man. He was the family patriarch for his siblings, cousins and his children and their families.

He worked 30 years for Gilbane Building Company as an accountant working on numerous construction projects in New England and Florida.

Upon retiring to Florida in 1997 he embraced retirement with his same passion as always. He became an active member at Temple Beth Kodesh in Boynton Beach serving on the Board of Directors and two terms as President. He continued to be active while acting in plays, continuing to work part time and eventually moving to Discovery Village in Boynton Beach two years ago where he made many new friends and became involved in community activities.

The family is grateful to Trustbridge Hospice in Boynton Beach, Florida where he spent the last days of his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Temple Beth Kodesh at 501 NE 26 th Ave, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 .

A graveside funeral will be held on Thursday September 11 at 9:30am EST at B'Nai Israel Cemetery, 1965 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI 02895.