James Alan Brown Sr.

James Alan Brown, Sr, passed away suddenly at the age of 79, on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at his home in Prospect Heights, IL. He was born on July 6th, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Joyce "Joe" Brown and Margaret Brown (nee Gollner). James Brown was incredibly intelligent and worked as a carpenter during his career. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and Grandpa who always provided for his family and greatly cherished them. As a devoted family man he had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh and would instantly light up a room. He will be so greatly missed and never forgotten. He will always remain with us in our hearts.

James was married for 52 years to his late wife, Harriet Ann Brown. He was a loving father to his four children, James (Kelly) Brown Jr, Sherry Brown, Jason Brown, Shannon (Ron) Serpico; a loving grandfather of Kaley and Ryan Brown and Tommy and Brooklyn Serpico, and brother-in-law to Maryann Goc.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Russ and Randy, and his brother-in-law, Jack Pentre.

A visitation will be held from 5:00PM-8:00PM on Thursday, February 26th at Matz Mt Prospect Funeral Chapel, 410 E Rand Rd, Mt Prospect IL, 60056. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 27th, 2026 at St Emily Catholic Church, 1400 E Central Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056. Burial will follow mass at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery.